Senior Hansard Editor Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board

Three (3) posts

Station: - Nairobi

Term:- Contract (One Year – non renewable)

Job Description

An officer at this level will be responsible for editing transcribed records from the processing of Boards, sitting and hearings drawn from audit tapes to word processed manuscript; preparing accurate edited drafts and ensuring that the edited documents are in tandem with first drafts transcripts; maintaining consistent and accurate Hansards format in accordance with Hansard style guide and other reference manuals; establishing and maintaining accurate indexing in the final transcripts and reports; preparation of and maintenance of database for the production of the official reports and PDF file.

Job Specification

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:

have a Bachelor degree in secretarial services/ICT or any other discipline related to Hansard services; OR
have a diploma /Higher diploma in secretarial studies from the Kenya National Examination Council or any other discipline related to Hansard services or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
be trained in Hansard services;
have excellent writing, typing skills and editorial skills and adequate knowledge of the Hansard style guide;
be fluent in English and Kiswahili and able to communicate and type in both language;
have five (5) years experience in Hanzard work;
have technical knowledge of the English language and ability to correctly interpret messages;
have knowledge of threatening and formatting techniques to first draft transcript; and be a creative, result oriented team player.

Qualified applicants are required to fill three (3) PSC 2 (revised 2007) form.

The forms can be downloaded from the Public Service Commission of Kenya website www.publicservice.go.ke.

Applicants should enclose their academic and professional certificates as well as testimonial and send them to:

The Secretary/CEO,
Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board,
Anniversary Towers, University way,
22nd Floor
P.O Box 103732-00101
Nairobi

To be received not later than 30th January 2012 by 17.00 hours.

Hand delivery can be dropped at the anniversary Towers, University Way 22nd floor, north wing.
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Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing of any kind will lead to automatic disqualification

Reuben K Chirchir
Secretary/CEO