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Clerk of Parliament at The Parliament of Malawi

Clerk of Parliament

The Parliament of Malawi is looking for a person to fill the post of Clerk of Parliament, The position is provided for in Section 5 of the Constitution and in Section 16 of the Parliamentary Service Act.  A Clerk shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Commission and no such person shall be appointed or re-appointed after the age of 60 

Clerk of Parliament, - Parliament Building, Lilongwe 3, Salary: Applicable to office in this grade under the Parliamentary Service will be paid to a successful candidate 

To be the Chief Executive responsible for day to day management of the Parliament of Malawi assembly and its Precincts, Noting accurately all the proceedings of the National Assembly and its Committees, Keeping safely papers and records of the House, Providing direction and control to all Officers and Clerks employed by the Parliament of Malawi subject to overall direction of the Speaker under the Parliamentary Service Act, Providing procedural advice on parliamentary laws and practices to Presiding Officers and Members in Plenary and Committees, Planning and managing parliamentary workshops and seminars for Members of Parliament and staff under the direction of the speaker, Designing strategies for staff development and Parliament of Malawi, Initiating programmes for funding by donors within the context of the Parliament of Malawi Strategic Plan, Understanding research for the development of Parliament Procedures Committee system, and Conditions of
Service for Members and staff, Drafting official speeches for the Speaker/Deputy Speakers of the Parliament of Malawi, Drafting rulings for the Speaker/Deputy Speakers on points of orders raised by Members o in the House, Coordinating exchanges between the Parliament of Malawi and International/regional Parliamentary bodies 

In carrying out the duties and exercising the powers conferred on him/her the Clerk shall perform his/her functions under the direction of the Speaker of the Parliament of Malawi

Legal qualification from a recognised institution with vast experience at senior management level of not less than 10 yrs in the public sector environment, familiarity with/or interest in working of legislative bodies and Knowledge of project management 

Willing to serve as a servant of Parliament of Malawi, Willing to work with all Members of Parliament, Able to motivate Parliamentary service staff, Willing to work long hours, Able to develop and maintain good public relations, Computer literate and Assertive 

Applications should include detailed CV with 3 traceable refs copies of certified educational and professional certificates addressed to the address below not later than 28th August  The chairperson, Parliamentary Service Commission, Private Bag B362, Lilongwe 3 or the follow in email addressvacancy@parliament.gov.mw 
Location: Lilongwe

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