Principal Committee Clerk
2026-08-06T07:29:24+00:00
Parliamentary Service Commission
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FULL_TIME
Lilongwe
Lilongwe
10101
Malawi
Professional Services
Civil & Government,Admin & Office,Business Operations
2026-08-19T17:00:00+00:00
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
PARLIAMENT OF MALAWI
PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE COMMISSION VACANCIES
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the existing following vacant posts in the Parliamentary Service.
Responsibilities or duties
- Reports Parliamentary proceedings at the Table and ensures that the Committee meetings are published;
- Drafts Speaker's Rulings, Order Papers and Adjournment Statements for each Meeting of the House;
- Participates in the preparation of Chamber roster for Table Clerks
- Participates in the processing of Bills before, during and after each Meeting of the House;
- Identifies and reports areas of pieces of legislation that require research;
- Verifying Votes and Proceedings compiled by designated Table Officer and Committee Clerks; and,
- Provides secretarial duties during Committees.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration or Political Science or Social Science or Governance, Public Policy or another related closely discipline plus a minimum of two (2) years of work experience in parliamentary practice and procedures. Applicants with demonstrated experience in parliamentary committee administration, legislative drafting, public policy analysis or stakeholder engagement will have an added advantage.
Experience needed
A minimum of two (2) years of work experience in parliamentary practice and procedures. Applicants with demonstrated experience in parliamentary committee administration, legislative drafting, public policy analysis or stakeholder engagement will have an added advantage.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
- Reports Parliamentary proceedings at the Table and ensures that the Committee meetings are published;
- Drafts Speaker's Rulings, Order Papers and Adjournment Statements for each Meeting of the House;
- Participates in the preparation of Chamber roster for Table Clerks
- Participates in the processing of Bills before, during and after each Meeting of the House;
- Identifies and reports areas of pieces of legislation that require research;
- Verifying Votes and Proceedings compiled by designated Table Officer and Committee Clerks; and,
- Provides secretarial duties during Committees.
- Parliamentary practice and procedures
- Parliamentary committee administration
- Legislative drafting
- Public policy analysis
- Stakeholder engagement
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration or Political Science or Social Science or Governance, Public Policy or another related closely discipline
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Vacancy title:
Principal Committee Clerk
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Civil & Government,Admin & Office,Business Operations]
Jobs at:
Parliamentary Service Commission
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, August 19 2026
Duty Station:
Lilongwe | Lilongwe
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 6 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
PARLIAMENT OF MALAWI
PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE COMMISSION VACANCIES
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the existing following vacant posts in the Parliamentary Service.
Responsibilities or duties
- Reports Parliamentary proceedings at the Table and ensures that the Committee meetings are published;
- Drafts Speaker's Rulings, Order Papers and Adjournment Statements for each Meeting of the House;
- Participates in the preparation of Chamber roster for Table Clerks
- Participates in the processing of Bills before, during and after each Meeting of the House;
- Identifies and reports areas of pieces of legislation that require research;
- Verifying Votes and Proceedings compiled by designated Table Officer and Committee Clerks; and,
- Provides secretarial duties during Committees.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration or Political Science or Social Science or Governance, Public Policy or another related closely discipline plus a minimum of two (2) years of work experience in parliamentary practice and procedures. Applicants with demonstrated experience in parliamentary committee administration, legislative drafting, public policy analysis or stakeholder engagement will have an added advantage.
Experience needed
A minimum of two (2) years of work experience in parliamentary practice and procedures. Applicants with demonstrated experience in parliamentary committee administration, legislative drafting, public policy analysis or stakeholder engagement will have an added advantage.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Interested and qualified applicants should send their application letters and detailed Curriculum Vitae with three traceable referees, copies of certified Educational and Professional Certificates to:
The Secretary,
Parliamentary Service Commission,
Private Bag B362,
Capital City,
LILONGWE 3.
Please clearly indicate the Vacancy Number and the position applied for on the envelope.
Closing Date: Not later than 19th August, 2026.
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