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

Term of five years, with eligibility for re-appointment for one further term of five years. The role provides supervision, coordination and top leadership to the Directorate of Governance and Accountability so that it can facilitate Members of the Senate to execute their constitutional mandate.

Duties

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

Requirements

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