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Wednesday, 14 August 2013

SECOND CLERK ASSISTANT (4 POSITIONS)

Hours per week Full Time: 30+
Job description Duties and Responsibilities
This is the point of entry into the Cadre of Clerks of the Assembly. At this grade, the officer:-
(i) Undergoes initial introduction to the operations of Commonwealth Parliaments and undertakes inductions and a guided on-the-job-training
for a minimum of two years;
(ii) Is closely supervised and guided by the immediate senior Clerk, who exposes the officer to rudiments of parliamentary procedure, practice, convention, tradition and etiquette;
(iii) Is assigned general duties to carry out responsibilities within the Legislative and Committee Services.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must be in possession of:
(i) A Bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya; OR
(ii) Certified Public Secretaries (K); OR
(iii) A KNEC Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Studies.
Preferential Criteria During Selection
Suitably qualified applicants will enjoy preferential treatment in the order below:
1. Applicants serving in positions at the County Assembly ;
2. Applicants serving in the public service in the republic;
3. Applicants who are residents of Kiambu County;
4. Applicants from the rest of the Country.
Application Criteria
1. Persons interested in filling the above positions should submit applications in own handwriting accompanied by two-page Curriculum Vitae, Certified copies of relevant Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, and other relevant supporting documents.
2. In addition, applicants for the position of Clerk of County Assembly should submit certificates of clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Commission, Higher Education Loans Board, Criminal Investigations Department and the Kenya Revenue Authority as part of compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya. All applications should clearly indicate the position applied for inthe reference line and be addressed to:

The Secretary
County Assembly Service Board
County Assembly of Kiambu

and be hand delivered to the Office of the Ag. Interim Clerk of County Assembly located at the premises of the County Assembly of Kiambu (Formerly County Council of Kiambu), so as to reach him not later than Monday, 19th August 2013. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.