Title Deputy Clerk: Parliament of Zimbabwe
Location Harare
Job Information
Location: Procedural Services
Reports to: Clerk Of Parliament
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Deputy Clerk of Parliament. In order for Parliament to comply with regional and international conventions and protocols on gender, this position, one of two Deputies, is reserved for female candidates only.
Main Job Purpose: To carry out specific procedural and general administrative duties
Key Duties
Managing the Procedural Services Departments
Providing procedural advice to Presiding Officers and Members of Parliament
Undertaking Clerks – at – Table duties in the Houses of Parliament
Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the ClerkPersonal Attributes
Demonstrable maturity and ability to work in a multicultural and political setting
Excellent written and communication skills
Professionalism and personal integrity
Demonstrated solid work ethic
Ability to work under pressure
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
An Honours Degree in Social Science, Arts, or Law
A relevant Masters’ Degree would be a distinct advantage
A minimum of 8 years relevant working experience, of which 5 years must have been spent at a senior management position
Sound knowledge of Parliamentary Practices and Procedures
In return, Parliament offers a competitive salary, personal issue vehicles, housing allowances, generous leave conditions, contributory pension scheme and subsidized contributions to a medical aid society to the successful candidates.
Details of these and other benefits will be disclosed to short listed candidates
Application Deadline: 20 April 2012
Applications clearly marked the position applied for, together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certified educational and professional certificates and three contactable referees should be emailed to clerk@parlzim.gov.zw or sent to:
The Clerk of Parliament
P.O Box CY 298
Causeway
Harare
