Parliament of Zimbabwe
DUE: 17 MAR 2023
JOB VACANCIES NOTICE NUMBER 1 OF 2023
1. MANDATE OF APPOINTING OFFICERS OF PARLIAMENT
Section 154 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe stipulates that the Clerk of Parliament and other Staff
of Parliament are appointed on terms of conditions of service approved from, time to time, by the
Committee on Standing Rules and Orders (CSRO) and are Public Officers, distinct and separate
from the Civil Service. These appointments are on an open, performance based contracts subject
to the provisions of the Officers of Parliament (Terms of Service) Regulations, 2018, as amended
from time to time.
Applications are, therefore, invited from suitably qualified and experienced Zimbabwean citizens
below the age of fifty (50), with a clean disciplinary / criminal record, to fill the following vacant
positions
Grade: 8
Reports To: Director –Public Relations
Location: Directorate of External and Public Affairs
Job Description
Interprets simultaneously and accurately vernacular languages spoken on the floor of the
House;
Produces education materials on Parliament for schools, civil society and the general
public;
Translates Parliamentary fact-sheets and other documents into vernacular languages;
Develops parliamentary terminology in conjunction with the relevant stakeholders;
Assists in conducting public hearings and educational outreach programmes; and
Any other duties as delegated by the Director Public Relations.
Minimum Person Specification
A degree in languages i.e. Shona and English
A post-graduate qualification in Education/or Public Relations is an added advantage
A minimum of 2 years relevant working experience
Working knowledge of other local languages is an added advantage
Computer literacy
In return, Parliament of Zimbabwe offers a comparatively competitive remuneration package
which will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.
TO APPLY
Applications, together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certified educational and
professional certificates, a motivation letter of not more than 200 words (for post 1 only) and
three contactable referees, clearly showing which job is being applied for, should be handdelivered and / or sent to:-
The Clerk of Parliament
Parliament Building
Corner Third Street & Nelson Mandela Avenue
P.O. Box CY 298
Causeway
Harare
Alternatively submissions can be e-mailed to: hrvacancies@parlzim.gov.zw
Canvassing and CV fraud will lead to automatic disqualification.
The closing date for the submission of applications is 17 March 2023.
NB: Parliament of Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women, with the
requisite experience, are strongly encouraged to apply
