Job Description

What the role is:You will be part of the Parliamentary Clerks Department that is responsible for maintaining records of proceedings of the House and its Select Committees and examine Bills, questions for oral/written answer, Motions, petitions and other papers for presentation to ensure conformity with the House\'s rules prescribed in the Standing Orders.What you will be working on:Your core responsibilities will broadly cover the following: \xe2\x80\xa2 Manage the sittings and meetings of Parliament \xe2\x80\xa2 Process the Business of Parliament, including questions, Bills and motions according to the Standing Orders \xe2\x80\xa2 Advise stakeholders on Parliamentary procedures and practices, including the preparation and circulation of Parliamentary documents exclusive to Parliamentary business \xe2\x80\xa2 Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate Parliamentary conferences and visits \xe2\x80\xa2 Travel overseas as part of parliamentary delegations and organise inter-parliamentary visits and events \xe2\x80\xa2 Contribute to organizational excellence programmes and innovation initiatives \xe2\x80\xa2 Participate in agency-wide initiatives and projects as and when assignedWhat we are looking for:

• Possess a degree, preferably in law \xe2\x80\xa2 4 - 5 years of working experience \xe2\x80\xa2 Good knowledge in MS Office suite of applications \xe2\x80\xa2 Good aptitude and proficiency in the use of digital tools for communication and collaboration, including video conferencing, creation of digital forms as well as management of mobile Apps \xe2\x80\xa2 Possess strong interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to engage officers at all levels \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong analytical skills & meticulous \xe2\x80\xa2 Able to multitask and work under tight deadlines \xe2\x80\xa2 Able to work independently as well as in teams \xe2\x80\xa2 Able to travel as part of a Parliamentary delegation \xe2\x80\xa2 Only Singaporeans need apply

About Parliament of Singapore:The Parliament of Singapore exercises three major functions: it makes and amends laws, exercises financial control over Government expenditure, and holds the Government accountable for its actions. The Parliament Secretariat provides support to Parliament and its Committees in their business and proceedings, facilitates their participation in inter-parliamentary activities and undertakes the management of the Parliament House. As part of our Secretariat team, you will be groomed as a specialist in various fields of parliamentary work. Positions include Parliamentary Clerks, Hansard Reporters, Language Services Specialists and General Management Executives. Your career with us will equip you to handle a diverse range of responsibilities in a dynamic environment, with opportunities to attend and organise major conferences and to interact with Members of Parliament and visitors from around the world.

Parliament of Singapore