Job Description
CLERK ASSISTANT III - PSC 8
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
i. Planning and carrying out the functions of more than one sector of a division within the Clerk’s Chambers;
ii. Co-ordinating operations of a group of functions in any of the Divisions, namely, Procedural Research, Committees, Legislative, Commission and Administration;
iii. Advising the Speaker, other Presiding Officers and Members of Parliament on parliamentary procedures and practices; and
iv. Co-ordinating operations of the Speaker’s Chambers.
(b) Requirements for Appointment
For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must: -
i. Possess a degree in Social Sciences, that is, either in Government, Political Science, History, Sociology, Public Policy, International Relations, Economics, Public Administration, Law, Business Administration, Management Sciences, Communication Studies or Education, among other related disciplines from a university recognized in Kenya;
ii. Possess at least a C+ (plus) in KCSE or its equivalent qualification with a C+ (plus) in either English or Kiswahili or similar qualifications in the equivalent of KCSE;
iii. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the roles and functions of the legislature;
iv. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic legislative processes;
v. Demonstrate possession of writing skills; and
vi. Experience or training in the legislative process and procedure will be considered a competitive advantage for appointment to the position.