Jobs at The Parliament of Malawi - 8/10/2015

The Malawi National Assembly is inviting applications from suitably qualified Malawians for the position of Ombudsman established under Section 120 of the Constitution 

Ombudsman, Grade P2C

Subject to the constitution the Ombudsman shall inquire into, investigate and take action as prescribed by law on any matter laid before him/her concerning any alleged instance or matter of abuse of power or unfair treatment of any person by an official in the employ of any organ of govt, or manifest injustice or conduct by such official which would properly be regarded as oppressive or unfair in an open and democratic society 

The person appointed to eh office of Ombudsman shall have sufficient knowledge of the law, preferably a holder of Bachelor of Laws Degree or above with a minimum of 10 yrs of relevant experience, Be publicly regarded as a person who can make impartial judgements, Have sufficient knowledge of h workings of Govt, not have had any criminal convictions and not have been bankrupt, Be otherwise competent and capable of performing the duties of his/her office, Not be President, Vice President, a Minister or Deputy minister, a Member of Parliament or a serving public officer and Not hold any other public office unless otherwise provided for in the constitution 

The ombudsman shall perform his/her functions independent of any person or authority but shall otherwise be accountable to Parliament 

Interested persons who meet the above specifications should submit a written application letter with a copy of current CV, naming 3 traceable refs in a sealed envelope marked “Ombudsman” not later than 21st August to The Clerk of Parliament, Parliament of Malawi, Parliament Building, Private Bag B362, Lilongwe 3 or email ombudsman@parliament.gov.mw 

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