Legislative Aide
Saif Group of Companies, Pakistan
Experience
3 Years
Salary
50,000 - 100,000 PKR
Job Type
Job Shift
Job Category
Traveling
Yes
Career Level
Telecommute
No
Qualification
Masters
Total Vacancies
1 Job
Posted on
Sep 7, 2013
Last Date
Sep 30, 2013
Location(s)
Job Description
For "Office of Osman Saifullah Khan, Senator for the Federal Capital, Islamabad"
This is a unique opportunity for exceptional individuals to make a personal contribution towards a better Pakistan. This challenging, exciting and multi faceted role reports directly to the Senator. Working closely with the Senator, the legislative aide's mission will be assist the Senator in successfully discharging his public obligations by providing support services in the areas of administration, communication, research and public relations. Salary will be competitive.
Administration:
- Review schedule of Senate sessions and Committees and coordinate with the Executive Assistant to determine Senator's schedule
- Supervise, as delegated by the Senator, independent interns and volunteers.
Communication:
- Facilitate and coordinate communication between the Senator, legislators, government agency personnel, stakeholders and constiuents in the development and advancement of legislation. Act as a liaison with Senate Standing Committee and agency staff
- Serve as a liaison between the Senator and constituents and the general public with respect to legislative matters
- Assist the Senator with speech writing.
Research/Legislative Duties:
- Assist the Senator in devising a legislative plan, drafting the plan into legislative form. Assist the Senator in identifying specific issues and priority areas.
- Track advancement of bills through the legislative process. This may also require monitoring of committee hearings.
- Track legislation and other developments in the Senator's priority areas and prepare briefings and position papers for the Senator.
- Prepare for and attend committee meetings with or without the Senator (i.e. keep in contact with committee staff and meets with interest groups and contituents with interests in such meetings)
Public Relations:
- Help manage the Senator's social media presence.
- Represent the Senator at legislative and community events.
- Work with the Senator on articles, newsletters, press releases and speeches.
- Provide information on and generate ideas for articles, press releases and newsletters.
- Draft press releases in issue areas and provides background on media inquiries.
- Coordinate district events.
Job Specification
The candidate should be a university graduate, preferably holding a Master's degree, with major emphasis in law, business, economics, political science, public administration or related field.
Prior legislative experience is not required but fimiliarity with legislative, administrative and judicial systems is required.
The candidate should have sufficient research and analytical skills and be able to track legislation and prepare briefings and materials.
The candidate must have excellent English writing and speaking skills, and should have the right temperament to communicate with a variety of personalities in a tactful, pleasant and professional manner.
Proficiency in commonly used computer applications including MS Office is required.
The candidate must be able to work under pressure and handle stress, in a flexible schedule of long working hours.
This position is based in Islamabad. Interested candidates may apply for this position in confidence by 30th September 2013.
Prior legislative experience is not required but fimiliarity with legislative, administrative and judicial systems is required.
The candidate should have sufficient research and analytical skills and be able to track legislation and prepare briefings and materials.
The candidate must have excellent English writing and speaking skills, and should have the right temperament to communicate with a variety of personalities in a tactful, pleasant and professional manner.
Proficiency in commonly used computer applications including MS Office is required.
The candidate must be able to work under pressure and handle stress, in a flexible schedule of long working hours.
This position is based in Islamabad. Interested candidates may apply for this position in confidence by 30th September 2013.
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