Director - Audit, Appropriations and General Purpose Committee Services PSC15 (National Assembly) at The Parliamentary Service Commission

About the Position

At this grade, an officer serves as the head of a Directorate and provides leadership in the Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Committee Services or the Parliamentary Service Commission Secretariat.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate efficient and effective operations of the House Leadership, Plenary and Committees
• Facilitate Members of Parliament to effectively discharge their Constitutional roles of law-making, representation and oversight
• Ensure adherence to House Rules and Procedures
• Provide impartial and authoritative professional services to Members of Parliament, government institutions, relevant stakeholders and members of the public
• Develop public engagement mechanisms and strengthen avenues for public access to Parliamentary business
• Control and account for financial and other assets to promote efficient and effective use of resources
• Enhance transparency in operations and accountability with respect to Directorate functions
• Improve overall efficiency and build collaborative relationships with external stakeholders
• Prepare annual work plans and procurement plans for parliamentary activities
• Implement the performance management system
• Build and maintain engaged and impactful teams

Requirements for Appointment

For direct appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• Master's Degree from a recognized university
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences or any other relevant discipline from a recognized university
• At least fifteen (15) years of relevant work experience in public affairs, parliamentary affairs or a related field, with three (3) of those years at the position of Deputy Director or a comparable position with similar responsibilities in the public service
• Five (5) years of proven working experience