Protocol Officer - The Parliamentary Commission of Uganda

Organisation: The Parliamentary Commission of Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports To: Senior Protocol Officer

Salary Scale: PC 4

Ref: P3/EXT/21/13

About Us:

The Parliamentary Commission of Uganda serves the following functions;

• To appoint, promote and exercise disciplinary control over persons holding public office in Parliament;
• To review the terms and conditions of service, standing orders, training and qualifications  of persons holding office in Parliament;
• To provide a Parliamentary reporting service;
• To provide such other staff and facilities as are required to ensure efficient functioning of the Parliament;
• To cause to be prepared in each financial year, estimates of revenue and expenditure for the next financial year; and
• To make recommendations to Parliament, or with the approval of Parliament, determine the allowances payable and privileges available to the Speaker and Members of Parliament.

Job Summary: The Protocol Officer will offer protocol and related support services to Members of Parliament and staff.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize and provide protocol support at all official events of Parliament.
• Maintain a database of all MPs and staff travel documents.
• Maintain a database of all guests (foreign and local) to Parliament.
• Update members and staff of Parliament on the latest travel information.
• Liaise with passport office for renewal of travel documents.
• Liaise with foreign missions on issuance of visas.
• Handle and manage Parliament's study visits and guided tours.
• Handle all protocol matters of Parliament's VIP guests.
• Monitor diplomatic courtesies and ensure that Parliament receives a positive image
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• The prospective employee should hold an honours Bachelor's Degree in Diplomacy & International Relations, Mass Communication, Journalism and Communication or Social Sciences with International Relations as an option from a recognized University/Institution
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work for long hours with minimum supervision
• Excellent problem solving skills

Age Limit: 21 -27 Years

How to Apply:

All applications should be addressed to the Secretary, Parliamentary Commission, P.O Box 7178 Kampala, Uganda via post or hand delivered to the Parliamentary Registry, Room No. 112, 1^st Floor, South Wing, Parliament of Uganda.

All applicants should endeavor to attach recent passport size photographs, Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts and indicate two (2) competent referees.

Serving Officers in Government institutions should route their applications through their respective Heads of Departments.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Deadline: Friday, 29^th November 2013 at 5:00p.m.