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.

• Transcribe audio tapes and carry out a first edit of parliamentary debates in line with laid down Hansard editing guidelines
• Do verification/clarification of MPs’ speeches
• Collaborate the Members’ log with transcripts to confirm accuracy
• Send transcripts for 2nd edit to the Senior Assistant Editor of Hansard
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

• The applicant should posses an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism and Communication; or Arts with Literature and English Language Studies (ELS) studied as subjects, or Arts with Education, majoring in Literature and English Language Studies (ELS) from a recognized University/Institution
• Proficiency in transcribing and editing
• Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Good eye for detail

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