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ROSEMARY KAGENDO NJAGI

Principal Clerk Assistant
MERU

Summary

Passionate and forward-thinking professional serving in the County Assembly of Meru within the Department of Legal, Legislative, Procedures, and Committee Services. Driven by a vision to expand skills and expertise with a focus on sustainable development goals, leveraging legislative knowledge and committee experience to contribute meaningfully to initiatives at both county and national levels. Objective is to support institutions, county governments, and communities in achieving impactful progress across the sustainable development goals through evidence-based approaches and strategic capacity-building. Results-driven legislative professional currently serving as Principal Clerk Assistant in the Department of Legal, Legislative, Procedures, and Committee Services at the County Assembly of Meru. Providing technical, procedural, and administrative support enabling lawmakers to execute roles effectively, offering critical guidance to committees and members ensuring seamless delivery of committee business. With over ten years of progressive experience in the public sector spanning legislative processes, procedural advisory, committee management, office administration, and executive support. Recognized for fostering effective communication, managing schedules, maintaining confidential records with efficiency grounded in strategic thinking and commitment to service delivery. Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in procedures and committee work known for adaptability, creativity, problem-solving skills, proactive approach to tasks committed to advancing organizational goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Principal Clerk Assistant

County Assembly of Meru
01.2022 - Current
  • Supporting Legislative, Procedural, and administrative functions.
  • Advising the Speaker, Committee Chairpersons, and Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) on Legislative Procedures and practices.
  • Providing guidance on Standing Orders, rules of procedure, and constitutional or legal interpretation (in collaboration with Legal Officers).
  • Providing procedural advisory to Committees in developing impactful community-driven Reports.
  • Preparing and reviewing Order Papers, Notices of Motions, and Statements for Plenary Sessions and Committees.
  • Assisting in the drafting of Bills, Motions, Amendments, and Other Legislative Documents.
  • Ensuring the proper processing and tracking of Legislative business.
  • Coordinating the activities of County Assembly Committees, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and drafting minutes.
  • Coordinating stakeholder consultations and engagements to inform County legislative reforms aligned with SDGs.
  • Ensuring follow-up on Committee resolutions and recommendations.
  • Supporting Committee inquiries, oversight activities, public participation processes, and report writing.
  • Liaising with Departments and external stakeholders to facilitate Committee work.
  • Supervising and offering mentorship for interns in the Legislative Department.
  • Overseeing daily operations within assigned Committees or Procedural offices.
  • Managing workflow, task distribution, and staff development within the Department.
  • Ensuring timely preparation and submission of Reports, Chair briefs, and other documentation.
  • Ensuring accurate recording of proceedings and safekeeping of Legislative documents.
  • Maintaining a Legislative database, registers, and archives for easy access and institutional memory.
  • Coordinating with the Hansard and ICT teams for documentation and automation of records.
  • Facilitating public participation in Legislative and Committee processes in line with Article 196 of the Constitution.
  • Coordinating public hearings, petitions, and stakeholder submissions.
  • Preparing briefing materials and Reports for external stakeholders and development partners.
  • Contributing to the development of Departmental work plans, budgets, and Strategic Plans.
  • Participating in Institutional reforms, capacity-building programs, and Performance Management initiatives.

Principal Office Administrator

County Assembly of Meru
01.2014 - 01.2022
  • Assigned to manage and provide Administrative and Technical support to four Strategic Leadership offices: the Majority Leader, Minority Leader, Majority Whip, and Minority Whip.
  • Effectively oversaw daily operations and coordinated office activities across four high-level leadership offices: Majority Leader, Minority Leader, Majority Whip, and Minority Whip within the County Assembly.
  • Supervised Assisting and support staff, streamlined workflows, and ensured seamless communication to enhance leadership efficiency and service delivery.
  • Ensured the security and confidentiality of office equipment, documents, and records.
  • Maintained and updated comprehensive records management systems for efficient document tracking and retrieval.
  • Retrieved corporate documents, records, and reports to support informed decision-making.
  • Designed and maintained an organized filing system aligned with institutional standards.
  • Performed data processing and documentation with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.
  • Managed the e-office platform, ensuring smooth digital workflow and correspondence.
  • Operated office equipment and ensured proper maintenance and functionality.
  • Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, ensuring timely communication.
  • Attended to visitors and provided courteous and professional front-office services.
  • Managed telephone calls, conducted follow-ups, and coordinated official communications.
  • Handled office protocols and responded to official inquiries with professionalism and discretion.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resource Management

Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA)

Information Technology - undefined

Institute of Information Technology

Skills

    Effective meeting facilitation

    Data report generation

    Customer satisfaction

    File and database management

    Research

    Meeting organization

    Travel arrangements

    Time management coordination

    Correspondence writing

    Proficient in technology

Interests

Thrilling explorations and scenic adventures
Devoted reader of insightful novels
Actively involved in team activities and community volunteering
Enthusiast of problem-solving games and puzzles
Committed member of local women’s financial support group

Personal Evaluation

A dedicated and detail-oriented professional with proven expertise in Legislative support and administrative excellence. Skilled in navigating complex procedures, providing strategic guidance, and fostering collaboration to achieve organizational goals. Recognized for strong analytical abilities, effective communication, and a steadfast commitment to quality results. Passionately committed to advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through inclusive and innovative Public Service practices, driving Institutional Success and Sustainable Development.

Personal Information

Nationality: KENYAN

Professional Development Programmes

  • Kenya School of Government (Embu Campus), 2024, Senior Management Course (SMC) Certificate: Acquired essential skills in Leadership, Strategic Management, Public Policy, Governance, Financial Management, and service delivery in preparation for higher responsibilities within the Public Sector.
  • Kenya School of Government (Embu Campus), 2023, Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP): Enhanced my capacity for Transformational Leadership, Strategic Planning, Policy development, and Institutional reform equipping me to align operations with National Development goals and effectively navigate complex Public Sector challenges.

Timeline

Principal Clerk Assistant

County Assembly of Meru
01.2022 - Current

Principal Office Administrator

County Assembly of Meru
01.2014 - 01.2022

Information Technology - undefined

Institute of Information Technology

Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resource Management

Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA)

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