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Senior Hansard Editor
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Senior Hansard Editor at Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Republic of Kenya
Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board
Vacancies in the Judges and Magistrate Vetting Board
The Judges and Magistrate vetting Board was established pursuant to section 23 of the sixth schedule to the Constitution and the vetting of Judges and Magistrates Act 2011. The objective of the board is to vet the suitability of all the Judges and Magistrates who were in office on the effective date to continue to serve in accordance with the values and principles set out in Article 10 and 159 of the constitution. It shall operate for one year from the date of operationalization.
The Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board seeks to recruit officers for one (1) year non renewable contract, to fill the following positions and a competitive salary will be offered to successful applicants:-
SENIOR HANSARD EDITOR
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.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing of any kind will lead to automatic disqualification
Reuben K Chirchir
Secretary/CEO
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