Director, Governance and Accountability Committee Services - Senate

Republic of Kenya Parliamentary Service Commission Advertisement 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; Director, Governance and Accountability Committee Services (Senate) PSC 15 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: Provide quality technical and procedural advice to the Speakers, Committees (Chairpersons and Members) on policy, procedural and corporate management of Committees of Parliament; Provide logistical, administrative and secretarial services support to parliamentary Committees; Oversee the smooth and efficient operation of parliamentary Committees. Ensure timely processing and orderly disposal of the agenda of the Parliamentary Committees; Manage, control and account for finances in respect of Parliamentary Committees in order to promote efficient and effective use of budgetary resources; Facilitate legislative processes to enhance and strengthen law making and oversight; Implement risk management framework for Parliamentary Committee Services; Coordinate performance management system in respect to the Parliamentary Committees to ensure the Parliamentary Service Commission achieves its strategic objectives; 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; dmit 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; Facilitate public participation and parliamentary stakeholder engagements in compliance with the Constitution, Statutes, Standing Orders and the Parliamentary Service Commission strategic objectives; 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; Facilitate parliamentary diplomacy through inter parliamentary engagements such as benchmarking visits with other legislatures; Facilitate capacity building activities for counties. Requirements for Appointment For appointment to this position a candidate must have- 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; Served at the position of Deputy Director or a comparable position with similar responsibilities for at least three years; Attended senior management courses offered by recognized institutions; Explicitly shown proven flair for parliamentary procedure; Interest and commitment to the processes of Parliament; Gained sufficient knowledge to be able to give advice encompassing the totality of the parliamentary institution; How to Apply 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 applications@parliament.go.ke 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. Clerk of the Senate / Secretary Parliamentary Service Commission