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Submitted by Anonymous on 4 March 2015

Updated: Wednesday, 4^th November 2026

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE COMMISSION

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The Parliamentary Service Commission invites applications from energetic and results-oriented individuals interested in serving in the following three positions for a term of five years with eligibility for re-appointment for one further term of five years;

1. DIRECTOR, GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE SERVICES PSC 15 (SENATE) - (ONE VACANCY) PSC/SEN/01/2026

This job exists to provide supervision, coordination and top leadership to the Directorate of Governance and Accountability to enable the Directorate facilitate Members of the Senate to execute their constitutional mandate.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities at this grade will include:

1. Provide quality technical and procedural advice to the Speakers, Committees (Chairpersons and Members) on policy, procedural and corporate management of Committees of Parliament;

2. Provide logistical, administrative and secretarial services support to parliamentary Committees;

3. Oversee the smooth and efficient operation of parliamentary Committees.

4. Ensure timely processing and orderly disposal of the agenda of the Parliamentary Committees;

5. Manage, control and account for finances in respect of Parliamentary Committees in order to promote efficient and effective use of budgetary resources;

6. Facilitate legislative processes to enhance and strengthen law making and oversight;

7. Implement risk management framework for Parliamentary Committee Services;

8. Coordinate performance management system in respect to the Parliamentary Committees to ensure the Parliamentary Service Commission achieves its strategic objectives;

9. Facilitate specialised Committee events to ensure that Parliament fulfils its constitutional and statutory obligations in a timely and orderly manner within the confines of the Constitution, the Statutes and the Standing Orders;

10. Admit witnesses and administer oath to parliamentary witnesses appearing before the Committees of Parliament in compliance with the Constitution and the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act;

11. Facilitate public participation and parliamentary stakeholder engagements in compliance with the Constitution, Statutes, Standing Orders and the Parliamentary Service Commission strategic objectives;

12. Manage Committee events and programmes such as retreats, conferences/ workshops and fact-finding missions through coordinating and facilitating attendance by Members and staff of Parliament;

13. Facilitate parliamentary diplomacy through inter parliamentary engagements such as benchmarking visits with other legislatures;

14. Facilitate capacity building activities for counties.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position a candidate must have-

1. Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Sciences or any other relevant discipline from a recognised university. A Masters Degree from a recognised university is an added advantage;

2. Served at the position of Deputy Director or a comparable position with similar responsibilities for at least three years;

3. Attended senior management courses offered by recognized institutions;

4. Explicitly shown proven flair for parliamentary procedure;

5. Interest and commitment to the processes of Parliament;

6. Gained sufficient knowledge to be able to give advice encompassing the totality of the parliamentary institution;

2. DIRECTOR, HUMAN CAPITAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PSC 15 (PARLIAMENTARY JOINT SERVICES) - (ONE VACANCY) PSC/PJS/02/2026

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities at this grade will include:

1. Formulation, interpretation and application of human resource policies, procedures, rules and regulations;

2. Personnel emoluments, estimates and expenditure control;

3. Administration of schemes of service;

4. Management of pension schemes, staff insurance and gratuities;

5. Leave management;

6. Staff performance management and career development;

7. Implement compensation, benefit and payroll administration;

8. Oversee human resource planning and provide guidance in matters related to recruitment, selection, appointments, placement, onboarding, promotions and confirmation of staff;

9. Budget and expenditure control for the Directorate;

10. Enforce data protection and proper records management;

11. Implementation of Board of Senior Management and Commission resolutions as regards appointments, promotions, discipline, secondments, study leave;

12. Management of staff in the Directorate;

13. Management of Telecommunication services;

14. Management of Health club and recreational services; and

15. Management of office and secretarial services.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position a candidate must –

1. Have served for at least ten (10) years in a Human Resource Office, three (3) of which must be at the grade of three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Deputy Director, Human Resource or Administration Services (PSC 14) or a comparable position with similar responsibilities;

2. Have a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management;

3. Have demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organization and management of human resource and a thorough understanding of Human Resource Management policies, regulations and employee relations, understanding of labour laws and other statutes that impact on human resource;

4. Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;

5. Be a registered member in good standing of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM);

6. Be a Certified Human Resource Professional, Kenya (CHRP-K).

3. DIRECTOR, CURRICULUM, TRAINING AND RESEARCH PSC 15 (CENTRE FOR PARLIAMENTARY STUDIES AND TRAINING) - (ONE VACANCY) PSC/PJS/03/2026

(a) Duties and Responsibilities

At this grade, the officer: -

1. Reports to the Executive Director CPST;

2. Provides overall direction on matters of Curriculum Development, Training and Research under the Guidance of the Director;

3. Advices the Executive Director on training, curriculum development and research matters;

4. Supervises and coordinates all staff in the directorate;

5. Ensures effective coordination, design and delivery of training, research and consultancy programmes;

6. Ensures coordination and implementation of research activities at the Centre.

Requirements For Appointment

For appointment to this position a candidate must have-

1. A PhD in Education from a recognized University;

2. Master’s Degree in Education (Curriculum Development and Instruction) or social sciences from a recognized university;

3. A Certificate in Leadership programmes such as Transformative Leadership, Strategic Leadership Development Programmes;

4. Such other qualifications as may be approved by the Parliamentary Service Commission from reputable institution;

5. Published articles in the field of training, research and development for a reputable organization;

6. Must have served in senior management for a minimum of fifteen years in the public service;

7. Overall work experience of at least fifteen (15) years five (5) of which must be at the level of PSC 14/13 or equivalent from the public service Commission or private sector.

Applications must include a cover letter, copies of academic certification and /or testimonials and a duly completed Parliamentary Service Commission Job Application Form (Form 1J, Revised 2026), which can be downloaded from www.parliament.go.ke or obtained from the office of the Head of the Commission Secretariat, 1st Floor, County Hall, Parliament Buildings.

Applications should be addressed to: -

Clerk of the Senate/Secretary,

Parliamentary Service Commission,

P. O. Box 41842-00100,

NAIROBI.

Or hand delivered to the office of the Head of the Commission Secretariat, 1st Floor, County Hall, during office hours or emailed as a PDF file attachment to [email protected] to be received on or before 20th November, 2026.

Please note:

Applications from applicants who do not complete the Parliamentary Service Commission Job Application Form (Form 1J, Revised 2026) referred to in this advertisement will NOT be considered.