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• 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.

• Coordinate the research and documentation
  functions in the department
• Liaise with public and private organizations
  for acquisition of news and 
  information vital to parliamentary committees
• Coordinate media accreditation and other
  activities of the UPPA at Parliament and produce scripts for the media
  houses as required
• Write articles for publication in newspaper
  columns an generate and respond to FAQs on the website and any other
  information requests
• Develop radio and television talk show
  schedules
• Prepare and provide the content / information
  for posting on the Parliament website, anti update information on the
  electronic notice board
• Generate content for brochures and guidebooks
  as well as manage the production of the Parliamentary newsletter and other
  publications
• Prepare information kits for use during public
  education programmes
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned
  from time. 

• The applicant should possess an Honours
  Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism and Communication, or
  an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree with Communication and Public Relations
  studied as subjects from a recognized University/Institution 
• Good writing skills
• Good oral communication and public speaking
  skills
• Ability to work well with the media
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work for long hours with minimum
  supervision

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