Vacancies

Updated: 2nd May, 2023

 

RE-ADVERTISEMENT

The Parliamentary Service Commission wishes to recruit energetic and results oriented individuals to fill the following vacancies: -

1.    SENIOR MARKETING OFFICER - PSC 11

VACANCY NO.

PSC/EXT/01/2021

POSITION ADVERTISED

SENIOR MARKETING OFFICER

JOB GROUP

PSC SCALE 11

VACANCIES

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(a) Duties and Responsibilities

i.         Negotiating and closing sales contracts for training and consultancy products;

ii.         Representing the CPST in trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations and protecting the organization's value by keeping information confidential;

iii.         Developing, implementing and evaluating advertising, merchandising and trade promotion programs and developing field sales action plans within the CPST Strategic Plan;

iv.         Preparing and completing action plans; quality improvements and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements and implementing change;

v.         Carrying out review of all marketing activities in order to realise the marketing and sales objectives;

vi.         Gathering, analyzing and reporting market, customer and competitor information and trends; and

vii.         Ensuring safe custody of all records relating to sales and contracts.

 

(b) Requirements for Appointment

For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must: -

i.         Have a Master’s degree in Commerce (with specialization in Marketing) or its equivalent from a university recognized by the Commission for University Education;

ii.         Have a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (with specialization in Marketing) or its equivalent from a university recognized by the Commission for University Education;

iii.         Be a member in good standing of the Marketing Society of Kenya;

iv.         Have at least nine (9) years relevant work experience in the areas of marketing, three (3) of which must have worked as a Marketing Officer I;

v.         Have sound experience in marketing;

vi.         Be a team player with excellent supervisory skills;

vii.         Have a proven record in working as a Marketing Officer; and

viii.         Be a strategic thinker with very good performance track record.

 

2.    SALES OFFICER II - PSC 9

VACANCY NO.

PSC/EXT/02/2021

POSITION ADVERTISED

SALES OFFICER II

JOB GROUP

PSC SCALE 9

VACANCIES

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(a) Duties and Responsibilities

      i.         Negotiating and closing contracts for training and consultancy products offered by the CPST;

     ii.         Representing the CPST in trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations;

    iii.         Protecting the organization's value by keeping information confidential;

   iv.         Ensuring safe custody of all records relating to sales and contracts;

    v.         Implementing and reviewing annual sales plans;

   vi.         Supporting data collection to support sales performance of training and consultancy services at the CPST; and

 vii.         Collecting data and information to support development of training consultancy products at the CPST.

 

(b) Requirements for Appointment

For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must: -

      i.         Have a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (with specialization in Marketing) or its equivalent from a university recognized by the Commission for University Education;

     ii.         Be a member in good standing of the Marketing Society of Kenya;

    iii.         Have at least six (6) years relevant work experience in the areas of sales or marketing, three (3) of which must have worked as a sales officer or Marketing Officer II;

   iv.         Have sound experience in marketing;

    v.         Be a team player with excellent supervisory skills;

   vi.         Have a proven record in working as a marketing officer; and

 vii.         Be a strategic thinker with very good performance track record.

 

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

 Emailed as a PDF file attachment to applications@parliament.go.ke  to be received on or before 12th May 2023.

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

 

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

 

DIRECTOR, PARLIAMENTARY RESEARCH SERVICES, PSC SCALE 15

(1 VACANCY)

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 The duties and responsibilities are-

 I. Managerial Roles and Responsibilities

a)  Provide leadership in the development of performance targets, administrative, training and financial work plans for the Directorate and formulate plans of action for their implementation so as to ensure that the Directorate operates efficiently and meets its targets;

b)  Oversee the process of generating and disseminating research information to enhance Parliament’s constitutional mandate;

c)   Oversees the provision of researched analytical information and facts to the Legislature that contributes to enhanced constitutional principle of separation of power;

d)  Oversee the Strategic direction of the overall department by promoting timely response platform;

e)   Provides research services and support to Parliamentarians, House Committees, Parliamentary Leadership Office holders, and staff of Parliament that facilitates effective performance of their constitutional responsibilities;

f)     Head of Parliamentary Research Services Directorate; providing direction and general administration; g) Overseeing and advising on formulation, interpretation and application of research policies, procedures, rules and regulations;

g)  Overseeing the participation in senior management and policy formulation forums representing the Directorate;

h)   Enhancing team work in the use of professional skills and expertise among staff; to ensure provision of professional, timely and objective information to research requests;

i)      Liaising with other Departments/Directorates in building and provision of borderless analytical research services to Members and committees.

II. Operational Roles and Responsibilities

a)  Spearheading the development of Directorate’s work plans and their effective implementation.

b)  Coordinates the entire Directorate by ensuring that Members of Parliament have at their disposal timely and objectively synthesized research information

c)   Reviews the analysis of policy recommendations from parliamentary committees and annual management reports from government Ministries / departments

d)  Facilitating technical support to committees to enable them to pursue and accomplish their respective mandates.

e)   Oversees the supervision of the processes and ensuring quality control in the preparation of research papers, briefing notes and particular points of view.

f)     Monitor the implementation of processes in the Directorate to ensure full compliance and maintenance of high quality standards in the delivery of service;

g)  Ensure the performance appraisals for the Directorate are conducted in a timely manner, comply with policies and procedures and that high quality standards are achieved;

h)   Allocate resources effectively including personnel and materials required by all departments;

i)      Prepare performance measures for the Directorate in order to ensure adequate staff development and increased productivity;

j)      Facilitate management of the Departments’ various functions for the smooth running of the Directorate.

k)    Monitor operations within the Parliamentary Research Services Directorate to ensure efficiency and effective service delivery.

III. Perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned.

 

 Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this position, a candidate must-

a)  Possess a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized University;

b)  Must have a minimum of twenty years (20) work experience in a relevant field, five (5) of which much have served in a senior position.

c)   Must demonstrate a high management capability and understands Parliamentary processes and procedures.

d)  Must have sound knowledge and understanding of policy research and analysis with evidence of published papers on topical issues.

e)   Must have attended senior management/leadership courses offered at recognized institutions.

f)     Must demonstrate a high degree of administrative skills and managerial competence as reflected in work performance.

g)  Must be computer literate

h)   Must have leadership and supervisory skills

i)      Must have good communication skills

j)      Must have knowledge in conflict management and problem-solving skills

k)    Must have team building, negotiation, organizational and sound interpersonal skills.

l)      Must be able to work under pressure

 

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

Emailed as a PDF file attachment to applications@parliament.go.ke  to be received on or before 12th May 2023.
Please note: Applications from applicants who do not complete the Parliamentary Service Commission Job Application (Form 1J) referred to in this advertisement will NOT be considered.