Director, Governance and Accountability Committee Services (Senate)

About the role

The Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) is advertising one vacancy for the Director, Governance and Accountability Committee Services (Senate), based in Nairobi. The post provides supervision, coordination and top leadership to the Directorate of Governance and Accountability so that it can help Members of the Senate carry out their constitutional mandate. The appointment is for a five-year term, with eligibility for re-appointment for one further five-year term.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical and procedural advice to the Speaker and Committee Chairpersons and Members on policy, procedure and corporate management of parliamentary committees.
• Provide logistical, administrative and secretarial support to parliamentary committees and oversee their smooth and efficient operation.
• Ensure timely processing and orderly disposal of committee agendas.
• Manage and account for committee finances to promote efficient use of budgetary resources.
• Facilitate legislative processes and implement a risk management framework for committee services.
• Coordinate the performance management system for committees and facilitate specialised committee events such as retreats, conferences, workshops and fact-finding missions.
• Administer oaths to witnesses appearing before committees and facilitate public participation and stakeholder engagement.
• Facilitate parliamentary diplomacy through inter-parliamentary engagements and capacity-building activities for counties.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or another relevant discipline from a recognised university; a Master's degree is an added advantage.
• At least three years of service as Deputy Director or in a comparable position with similar responsibilities.
• Attended senior management courses offered by recognised institutions.
• Proven flair for parliamentary procedure, interest in parliamentary processes and sufficient knowledge to advise on the whole parliamentary institution.

To apply, candidates submit a cover letter, academic certificates or testimonials and a completed PSC Job Application Form (Form 1J, Revised 2026) by 20 November 2026 to the Clerk of the Senate/Secretary, Parliamentary Service Commission, Nairobi.