First Clerk Assistant - 5 Posts at County Assembly of Kisumu

County Assembly of Kisumu

  • Kisumu
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
The entry and training grade for this cadre.
  • Basic Salary Ksh. 41,320
  • House Allowance Ksh. 12,800
  • Commuter Allowance Ksh. 5,000
Duties and ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Assistant Director, Legislative, Procedural & Committee Services, duties and responsibilities will entail:
  • Taking charge of Committees and arranging their business by providing secretariat services;
  • Taking minutes and writing reports of the assigned Assembly Committees;
  • Assisting in drafting of Bills, Statements and Motions;
  • Advising Committee Chairperson on procedural issues;
  • Searching for fresh information/facts by consulting appropriate sources like documents or persons;
  • Conduct specific legislative research and studies for committees and Members; Advising the Speaker and Members on the rules, practices and precedents of the Assembly;
  • Preparing draft procedural rulings based on standing order, practice and precedents for approval by the Speaker;
  • Keeping accurate records of the House votes and proceedings, motions, scripts and written procedure required for conduct of House business;
  • Providing procedural and administrative support and maintaining committee records;
  • Providing logistics for the committees;
  • Preparing and updating House business trackers; and
  • Drafting of order paper.
Requirements for AppointmentFor appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
  • Served in the grade of Second Clerk Assistant or in comparable position for minimum period of three (3) years;
  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following Social Sciences: Economics, Public Administration, Human Resource ;Management, Law, Communication, Business Administration, Education, Commerce or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Certificate in computer application skills; and
  • Shown merit and ability as demonstrated in work performance and results.
Method of ApplicationInterested 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.comDetailed job descriptions and specifications for the above positions are available in at the Assembly`s website: www.kisumuassembly.go.keMANDATORY 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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