Director, Governance and Accountability Committee Services PSC 15 (Senate)

Term of five years, eligible for re-appointment for one further term of five years. Grade PSC 15. Purpose: provide supervision, coordination and top leadership to the Directorate of Governance and Accountability to enable it to facilitate Members of the Senate to execute their constitutional mandate.

Duties

• Provide technical and procedural advice to the Speakers and Committees on policy, procedure and corporate management of Committees
• Provide logistical, administrative and secretarial support to parliamentary Committees
• Oversee smooth and efficient operation of Committees
• Ensure timely processing and orderly disposal of Committee agenda
• Manage, control and account for Committee finances
• Facilitate legislative processes to strengthen law making and oversight
• Implement risk management framework for Committee Services
• Coordinate performance management for Committees
• Facilitate specialised Committee events
• Admit witnesses and administer oath to parliamentary witnesses
• Facilitate public participation and stakeholder engagements
• Manage Committee events such as retreats, conferences/workshops and fact-finding missions
• Facilitate parliamentary diplomacy through inter-parliamentary engagements
• Facilitate capacity building activities for counties

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Sciences or other relevant discipline; Masters is an added advantage
• Served as Deputy Director or comparable position for at least three years
• Attended senior management courses
• Proven flair for parliamentary procedure
• Interest and commitment to the processes of Parliament
• Sufficient knowledge to advise on the totality of the parliamentary institution