Job Description
CLERK ASSISTANT I, JOB GRADE “K”/ CASB 9 (2 Posts)
Duties and Responsibilities
(i) Taking charge of Committees and arranging their business by providing
secretariat services;
(ii) Taking minutes and writing reports of the assigned Assembly Committees;
(iii) Assisting in drafting of Bills, Statements and Motions;
(iv) Advising Committee Chairperson on procedural issues;
(v) Searching for fresh information/facts by consulting appropriate sources
like documents or persons;
(vi) Conduct specific legislative research and studies for committees and
Members;
(vii) Advising the Speaker and Members on the rules, practices and precedents
of the Assembly;
(viii) Preparing draft procedural rulings based on standing order, practice and
precedents for approval by the Speaker;
(ix) Keeping accurate records of the House votes and proceedings, motions,
scripts and written procedure required for conduct of House business;
(x) Providing procedural and administrative support and maintaining
committee records;
(xi) Providing logistics for the committees;
(xii) Preparing and updating House business trackers; and
(xiii) Drafting of order paper
Requirements for Appointment
(i) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following Social Sciences: Economics,
Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Law,
Communication, Business Administration, Education, Commerce or its
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
(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;
(vii) Have proficiency in the use of basic computer applications.