Vacancy title:
Director- Legislative, Procedural & Committee Services

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Legal]

Jobs at:
County Assembly of Kisumu

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 16 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Kisumu | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 1 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Entry and Training Grade for this Cadre

Basic Salary & Allowances

• Basic Salary: Ksh. 129,300
• House Allowance: Ksh. 35,000
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 16,000

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Clerk of the Assembly, duties and responsibilities include:

• Coordinating, planning, and supervising functions and operations in the directorate.
• Coordinating policy and strategy in the administrative functioning of County Assembly Committees and legislative affairs.
• Rendering expert, non-partisan, impartial advice to the Speaker, MCAs, and Committees on legislative process and parliamentary procedures.
• Aligning directorate activities and work plans with the County Assembly’s strategic plan and mandate.
• Overseeing programs to enhance public understanding of the Assembly’s work and promote accessibility.
• Managing the Table Office including marshalling published Bills, Motions, and Sessional Papers.
• Overseeing development and implementation of legislative drafting standards and frameworks.
• Coordinating legislative and procedural research to inform Standing Orders and Speaker’s Rules.
• Initiating approval process of committee activities and advising on funding availability for out-of-station activities.
• Ensuring effective management of Committees of the County Assembly.
• Outlining strategies for stakeholder consultation and public participation in the legislative process.
• Managing the Journals Office including custody, record keeping, and archiving.
• Coordinating team motivation measures.
• Supervising staff performance within the directorate.
• Preparing, monitoring, and implementing the Directorate’s budget and procurement plan.
• Coordinating preparation of committee budget ceilings and cost estimates.
• Processing weekly business programs, preparing Order Papers, and Votes and Proceedings.
• Overseeing preparation of Committees’ and Standard Operating Procedures Manuals.
• Monitoring and evaluating committee performance to advise the Liaison Committee.
• Overseeing preparation and implementation of annual plans.
• Recommending engagement of experts/consultants for committee support.
• Developing training and capacity-building plans for committees and staff.
• Reviewing committee reports to ensure conformity with parliamentary standards.
• Monitoring procedural developments in other jurisdictions to inform local practices.
• Ensuring safe custody of committee records and responding to public/legislative inquiries.
• Preparing periodic reports on County Assembly Committees’ performance and achievements.
• Organizing induction programs for MCAs and overseeing exchange programs.
• Providing content updates for the Assembly website.
• Convening and chairing departmental meetings.
• Serving as a member of the County Assembly Management Committee.

Requirements for Appointment

An officer must have:

• Served as Deputy Director (Legal Services, Committee Services, or Legislative/Procedural Services) in the County Assembly Service or comparable institution for at least 3 years.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences (Law, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Education, or equivalent).
• Master’s degree in Social Sciences (Law, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Education, or equivalent).
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme (minimum 6 weeks) from a recognized institution.
• Registration with a relevant professional body in Kenya, with membership in good standing.
• Certificate in computer applications.
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative, integrity, and professional competence in work performance and results.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested candidates fulfilling the required qualifications should submit their application through Post Office, email or by hand delivery, clearly indicating the position and vacancy reference number, on both the cover letter, envelope and email applications, together with County Assembly Service Board Employment Form, a detailed CV, copies of academic & professional certificates, national identity card, names and telephone contacts of three referees, so as to reach the Board by Tuesday at 5:00 PM, 16 th September, 2025, addressed to:

Clerk of the Assembly/ Secretary, County Assembly Service Board
County Assembly of Kisumu,
P.O Box 86 – 400100,
Kisumu
Email: kisumuassembly@gmail.com

Detailed job descriptions and specifications for the above positions are available in at the Assembly`s website: www.kisumuassembly.go.ke

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS
Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application:-

• A Signed application letter;
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held, level of education, notice period required to take up appointment and names of at least three professional referees;
• Copies of academic and professional certificates; and
• Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO NOTE:

• Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application;
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates during interviews; and
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE EXPECTED TO PRESENT THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER SIX CLEARANCE CERTIFICATES: -

• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
• Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
• Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

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