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OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS
OUR MISSION: ‘To serve the public by providing quality, impartial and timely prosecution services
anchored on the values and principles enshrined in the Constitution’
VACANCIES
Pursuant to Section 13 (2) of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Act No. 2 of 2013,
the Office shall have power to appoint, control and supervise its staff in a manner and for such
purposes as may be necessary for the promotion of the purpose and the object for which the Office
is established.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the under listed vacancies:-
SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS – FIFTEEN (15) POSTS V/NO. 44/2014
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 109,089 - Kshs. 144,928 p.m. DPP 4 (JG ‘R’)
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits:
House Allowance: Kshs. 40,000 (Nairobi), Kshs. 20,000 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru,
Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi), Kshs. 15,000
(Other Municipalities), Kshs. 12,000 (Other Areas) Non Practicing Allowance: Kshs. 20,000
p.m.
Responsibility Allowance: Kshs. 10,000 p.m. Entertainment Allowance: Kshs. 7,200 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 16,000 p.m. Prosecutorial Allowance: Kshs. 55,000
p.m. Leave Allowance: Kshs. 10,000 p.a. Robe Allowance:
Kshs. 5,000 p.a.
Medical Insurance Scheme: As covered by the medical scheme for Civil Servants
(a) Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
(i) A cumulative eighteen (18) years relevant experience from the date of admission as an
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya OR practiced for not less than eighteen (18)
years in any law OR served for three (3) years at the level of Senior Principal
Prosecution Counsel DPP6/JG’P’ and above or relevant and equivalent level in the wider public
service or private sector;
(ii) Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
(iii) Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
(iv) Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
(v) A Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institution;
(vi) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work perfomance and results; and
(vii) Be a member of a recognized professional body.
NOTE: Possession of a Masters degree in law or any other social science from a
recognized institution and a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six
(6) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
(b) Core Skills/Competencies
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills:- (i) Resource
management skills;
(ii) Communication skills;
(iii) Technical competency skills; (iv) Target setting skills; and
(v) Interpersonal and communication skills.
(c) Personal Qualities
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:- (i)
Ability to articulate and implement departmental mandates;
(ii) Organizational, analytical, managerial and decision making skills;
(iii) Creativity and innovation; (iv) Technical problem solving;
(v) Integrity and commitment to producing results;
(vi) Leadership, advocacy, relationship building and collaboration skills; (vii) Be results
oriented;
(viii) Be self driven;
(ix) Appreciation and application of technology in the work environment; (x) Passion for
continuous professional development;
(xi) Initiative to achieve expected results;
(xii) Policy and strategy implementation; and
(xiii) Team leadership.
(d) Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level may be deployed to head any of the divisions at the Headquarters or a
County Office. Specifically, duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:- (i)
Undertaking prosecution
(ii) Initiating policy research;
(iii) Undertaking research on legal issues;
(iv) Reviewing legislation, legal documents/instruments, opinions and briefs;
(v) Preparing country/periodic reports and ensuring compliance with regional
and international instruments;
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(vi) Preparing cabinet briefs, papers and memoranda;
(vii) Developing strategies for stakeholder consultations and engagement; (viii) Developing
proposals for reform on emerging legal issues;
(ix) Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human rights,
transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity; and
(x) Advising Ministries/Departments on legal policy issues.
(xi) Implementation and realization of the strategic plans and objectives in respect of the
legal function;
(xii) Coordinating and implementing work plans for the Division; (xiii) Preparing and
implementing performance appraisal systems; (xiv) Preparing Division budgets;
(xv) Managing resources; and
(xvi) Overall supervision, control, discipline, staff training and development.3
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS – ELEVEN (11) POSTS V/NO. 45/2014
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 89,748 - Kshs. 120,270 p.m. DPP 5 (JG ‘Q’)
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
House Allowance: Kshs. 40,000 (Nairobi), Kshs. 20,000 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru,
Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi),
Kshs. 15,000 (Other Municipalities), Kshs. 12,000 (Other Areas)
Non Practicing Allowance: Kshs. 20,000 p.m. Prosecutorial Allowance: Kshs. 45,000 p.m.
Responsibility Allowance: Kshs. 4,000 p.m. Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 14,000
p.m. Entertainment Allowance: Kshs. 1,700 p.m. Leave Allowance: Kshs.
10,000 p.a.
Medical Insurance Scheme: As covered by the medical scheme for Civil Servants
(a) Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
(i) A cumulative number of Fifteen (15) years from the date of admission as an Advocate of
the High Court of Kenya OR practiced for not less than Fifteen (15) years in any law OR served for
three (3) years at the level of Principal Prosecution Counsel DPP7/JG’N’ and above or relevant and
equivalent level in the wider public service or private sector;
(ii) Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
(iii) Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
(iv) Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
(v) A Certificate in computer applications from a recognised institution;
(vi) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work perfomance and results; and
(vii) Be a member of a recognized professional body.
NOTE: Possession of a Masters degree in law or any other social science from a recognized
institution and a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks
from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
(b) Personal Qualities
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:- (i)
Ability to articulate and implement departmental mandates;
(ii) Organizational, analytical, managerial and decision making skills;
(iii) Creativity and innovation; (iv) Technical problem solving; (v)
Resource management skills;
(vi) Integrity and commitment to producing results;
(vii) Leadership, advocacy, relationship building and collaboration, results oriented,
self driven; (viii) Appreciation and application of technology in the work environment;
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(ix) Passion for continuous professional development; (x) Initiative to
achieve expected results;
(xi) Policy and strategy implementation; and
(xii) Team leadership.
(c) Core Skills
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills:- (i)
Resource management skills;
(ii) Communication skills;
(iii) Technical competency skills; (iv) Interpersonal skills; and
(v) Target setting skills.
(d) Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level may be deployed to a head legal Section or work at any of
the Departments at the Headquarters or County Offices. Specifically, duties and responsibilities
will entail:-
(i) Undertaking prosecution;
(ii) Undertaking research on assigned legal issues; (iii) Analyzing research
data and compiling reports;
(iv) Preparing preliminary legal documents/instruments; (v) Preparing legal
opinions;
(vi) Coordinating stakeholder consultations; (vii) Undertaking law review;
(viii) Preparing criminal charges;
(ix) Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human rights,
transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity;
(x) Advising Ministries/Departments on legal policy issues; (xi) Working in
liaison with other law enforcement agencies; (xii) Screening possible criminal
prosecution from police;
(xiii) Studying and evaluating case files presented for decisions whether to or
not to charge;
(xiv) Analyzing judgments, rulings and orders;
(xv) Preparing appropriate documents for appeal, review, or revision and
related proceedings;
(xvi) Studying and evaluating case files presented for decisions whether to
appeal and make appropriate decisions;
(xvii) Handling appeals;
(xviii) Reviewing investigations files for legal and factual sufficiency; (xix)
Formulating plea offers; and
(xx) Preparing theme for the cases and anticipating legal problems or objectives.
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SENIOR PRINCIPAL PROSECUTION COUNSEL – FIFTEEN (15) POSTS V/NO. 46/2014
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 77,527 - Kshs. 103,894 p.m. DPP 6 (JG ‘P’)
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
House Allowance: Kshs. 40,000 (Nairobi), Kshs. 20,000 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru,
Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi),
Kshs. 15,000 (Other Municipalities), Kshs. 12,000 (Other Areas) Non Practicing Allowance: Kshs.
20,000 p.m.
Prosecutorial Allowance: Kshs. 45,000 p.m. Responsibility Allowance: Kshs. 4,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 12,000 p.m. Entertainment Allowance: Kshs. 1,500 p.m.
Leave Allowance: Kshs. 10,000 p.a.
Medical Insurance Scheme: As covered by the medical scheme for Civil Servants
(a) Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
(i) A cumulative number of Twelve (12) years relevant experience from the date of
admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya OR practiced for not less than Twelve (12)
years in any law OR served for three (3) years at the level of Senior Prosecution Counsel
DPP8/JG’M’ and above or relevant and equivalent level in the wider public service or private
sector;
(ii) Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
(iii) Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education; (iv)
Admission as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
(v) A Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institution; and
(vi) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work perfomance and results.
NOTE: Possession of a Masters degree in law or any other social science from a recognized
institution and a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution will be an added advantage;
(b) Core Skills/Competencies
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills: (i)
Organizational, managerial and administrative skills;
(ii) Supervisory skills;
(iii) Policy implementation skills;
(iv) Oral / written Communication skill; (v) Administration skills;
(vi) Problem solving skills; (vii) Interpersonal skills; and (viii) Team player.
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(c) Personal Qualities
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:- (i)
Ability to get well with a diverse workforce;
(ii) Honesty and Integrity;
(iii) Positive working attitude
(iv) Ability to give and take instructions;
(v) Ability to work with minimum supervision; (vi) Creativity and innovativeness; and
(vii) Professionalism.
(d) Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level may be deployed to work at any of the Departments at the Headquarters or
County Offices. Specifically, duties and responsibilities will entail:- (i) Undertaking
prosecution;
(ii) Undertaking research on assigned legal issues;
(iii) Analyzing research data and compiling reports;
(iv) Preparing preliminary legal documents/instruments; (v) Preparing legal opinions;
(vi) Coordinating stakeholder consultations;
(vii) Undertaking law review;
(viii) Studying and evaluating case files presented for decisions whether to appeal and make
appropriate decisions;
(ix) Handling appeals;
(x) Reviewing investigations files from various law enforcement agencies for legal and
factual sufficiency;
(xi) Formulating plea offers;
(xii) Preparing themes for the case and anticipating legal problems or objectives;
(xiii) Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human
rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity; and
(xiv) Advising Ministries/Departments on legal policy issues.
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PRINCIPAL PROSECUTION COUNSEL – TWENTY (20) POSTS V/NO. 47/2014
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 48,190 - Kshs. 65,290 p.m. DPP 7 (JG ‘N’)
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
House Allowance: Kshs. 24,000 (Nairobi), Kshs. 17,000 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru,
Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi),
Kshs. 13,000 (Other Municipalities), Kshs. 11,000 (Other Areas) Non Practicing Allowance: Kshs.
15,000 p.m.
Prosecutorial Allowance: Kshs. 45,000 p.m. Responsibility Allowance: Kshs. 3,200 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 8,000 p.m. Entertainment Allowance: Kshs. 1,500 p.m.
Leave Allowance: Kshs. 6,000 p.a.
Medical Insurance Scheme: As covered by the medical scheme for Civil Servants
(a) Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
(i) A cumulative number of Nine (9) years relevant experience from the date of
admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya OR practiced for not less than Nine (9) years
in any law OR served for three (3) years at the level of Prosecution Counsel I DPP9/ JG’L’ and
above or relevant and equivalent level in the wider public service or private sector;
(ii) Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
(iii) Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education; (iv)
Admission as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
(v) A Certificate in computer applications from a recognised institution; and
(vi) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work perfomance and results.
NOTE: Possession of a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution will be an added advantage;
(b) Core Skills/Competencies
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills:- (i)
Supervisory skills;
(ii) Policy implementation skills;
(iii) Oral / written Communication skills; (iv) Administration skills; and
(v) Problem solving skills.
(c) Personal Qualities
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities: -
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(i) Organizational, managerial and administrative skills; (ii) Ability to get well
with a diverse workforce;
(iii) Honesty and Integrity;
(iv) Positive working attitude and
(v) Ability to give and take instructions;
(vi) Ability to work with minimum supervision; (vii) Creativity and Innovativeness;
(viii) Professionalism;
(ix) Interpersonal skill; and
(x) Team player.
(b) Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level may be deployed at any of the Departments at the Headquarters or
County Offices. Specifically, duties and responsibilities will entail:-
(i) Undertaking general prosecution work and research on assigned legal issues; (ii)
Analyzing research data and compiling reports,
(iii) Preparing preliminary legal documents/instruments; (iv) Preparing legal opinions;
(v) Undertaking law review;
(vi) Ensuring compliance with regional and international instruments;
(vii) Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human rights,
transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity;
(viii) Organizing stakeholder consultations;
(ix) studying and evaluating case files presented for decisions whether to or not to charge;
(x) Analyzing judgments, rulings, orders; and where necessary;
(xi) Preparing appropriate documents for appeal, review, or revision and
related proceedings;
(xii) Studying and evaluating case files presented for decisions whether to appeal and make
appropriate decisions;
(xiii) Handling appeals; and
(xiv) Reviewing investigations files from various law enforcement agencies for legal and
factual sufficiency.
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SENIOR PROSECUTION COUNSEL – FOURTY ONE (41) POSTS V/NO. 48/2014
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 41,590 - Kshs. 55,840 p.m. DPP 8 (JG ‘M’)
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
House Allowance: Kshs. 20,000 (Nairobi), Kshs. 15,000 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru,
Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi),
Kshs. 12,000 (Other Municipalities), Kshs. 10,000 (Other Areas) Non Practicing Allowance: Kshs.
15,000 p.m.
Prosecutorial Allowance: Kshs. 45,000 p.m. Responsibility Allowance: Kshs. 3,200 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 8,000 p.m. Leave Allowance: Kshs. 6,000 p.a.
Medical Insurance Scheme: As covered by the medical scheme for Civil Servants
(a) Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
(i) A cumulative number of Six (6) years relevant experience from the date of admission as an
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya OR practiced for not less than Six (6) years in any law OR
served for three (3) years at the level of Prosecution Counsel II DPP10/ JG’K’ and above or
relevant and equivalent level in the wider public service or private sector;
(ii) Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
(iii) Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education; (iv) Admission
as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
(v) A Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution; and
(vi) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work perfomance and results.
(a) Core Skills/Competencies
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills:- (i)
Supervisory skills;
(ii) Policy implementation skills;
(iii) Oral / written Communication skill; (iv) Administration skills; and
(v) Problem solving skills.
(b) Personal Qualities
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:- (i)
Organizational, managerial and administrative skills;
(ii) Ability to get well with the diverse workforce;
(iii) Honesty and integrity;
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(iv) Positive working attitude
(v) Ability to give and take instructions;
(vi) Ability to work with minimum supervision; and
(vii) Creativity and innovativeness.
(c) Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level may be deployed at any of the Departments at the Headquarters or
County Offices. Specifically, duties and responsibilities will entail:- (i) Undertaking
Prosecution;
(ii) Undertaking research on assigned legal issues;
(iii) Analyzing research data and compiling reports;
(iv) Preparing preliminary legal documents/instruments; (v) Advising on various legal
policy issues;
(vi) Working in liaison with the other law enforcement agencies;
(vii) Screening files from police for possible prosecution; and
(viii) Studying and evaluating case files presented for decisions whether to or not
to charge.
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PROSECUTION COUNSEL I –FIFTY FIVE (55) POSTS V/NO. 49/2014
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 35,910 - Kshs. 45,880 p.m. DPP 9 (JG ‘L’)
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
House Allowance: Kshs. 20,000 (Nairobi), Kshs. 15,000 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru,
Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi),
Kshs. 12,000 (Other Municipalities), Kshs. 10,000 (Other Areas)
Non Practicing Allowance: Kshs. 15,000 p.m. Prosecutorial Allowance: Kshs. 45,000 p.m.
Responsibility Allowance: Kshs. 3,200 p.m. Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 6,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance: Kshs. 6,000 p.a.
Medical Insurance Scheme: As covered by the medical scheme for Civil Servants
(a) Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
(i) A cumulative number of Three (3) years relevant experience from the date of
admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya OR practiced for not less than Three (3) years
in any law OR served for Two (2) years at the level of Prosecution Counsel II DPP10/JG’K’ and
above or relevant and equivalent level in the wider public service or private sector;
(ii) Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
(iii) Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education; (iv)
Admission as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
(v) A certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institution; and
(vi) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
(b) Core Skills/Competencies
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills:- (i)
Oral/written Communication skills;
(ii) Administration skills;
(iii) Problem solving skills; (iv) Analytical skills; and (v) Report writing
skills.
(c) Personal Qualities
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:- (i)
Ability to get well with a diverse workforce;
(ii) Honesty and Integrity;
(ii) Positive working attitude
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(iii) Ability to give and take instructions;
(iv) Ability to work with minimum supervision; (v) Creativity and Innovativeness;
(vi) Professionalism; and
(vii) Interpersonal skills including being a team player.
(d) Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level may be deployed at any of the Departments at the Headquarters or
County Offices. Specifically, duties and responsibilities will entail: - (i) Undertaking
Prosecution;
(ii) Undertaking research on assigned legal issues;
(iii) Collecting and collating research data; (iv) Advising on various legal policy
issues;
(v) Screening files from Police for possible prosecution;
(vi) Studying and evaluating case files presented for decisions whether to or not to charge;
and
(vi) Preparing theme for the case and anticipating legal problems or objectives.
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PROSECUTION COUNSEL II – ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY FOUR (174) POSTS V/NO. 50/2014
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 31,020 - Kshs. 41,590 p.m. DPP 10 (JG ‘K’)
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
House Allowance: Kshs. 10,000 (Nairobi), Kshs. 8,000 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru,
Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi),
Kshs. 6,000 (Other Municipalities), Kshs. 5,000 (Other Areas) Non Practicing Allowance: Kshs.
15,000 p.m.
Prosecutorial Allowance: Kshs. 45,000 p.m. Responsibility Allowance: Kshs. 2,500 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 5,000 p.m. Leave Allowance: Kshs. 6,000 p.a.
Medical Insurance Scheme: As covered by the medical scheme for Civil Servants
(a) Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
(i) Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized university;
(ii) Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education; (iii)
Admission as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
(iv) A certificate in computer application skills from a recognised institution; and
(b) Personal Qualities
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:-
(i) Ability to get well with the diverse workforce. (ii) Honesty and Integrity.
(iii) Positive working attitude.
(iv) Ability to give and take instructions.
(v) Ability to work with minimum supervision. (vi) Creativity and Innovativeness.
(vii) Professionalism;
(viii) Interpersonal skills, and
(ix) Team player
(c) Core Skills
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills:-
(i) Oral/written communication skills. (ii) Problem solving skills.
(iii) Analytical skills
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(iv) Report writing skills.
(d) Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level may be deployed to
work at any of the Departments at the Headquarters or County Offices under the guidance of a more
senior and experienced officer. Specifically, duties and responsibilities will entail:-
(i) Undertaking prosecution;
(ii) Undertaking research on assigned legal issues; (iii) Collecting and collating
research data;
(iv) Interviewing customers for proper referrals; and
(v) Preparing themes for the case and anticipating legal problems or objectives.
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SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION – ONE (1) POST V/NO. 51/2014
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 109,089 - Kshs. 144,928 p.m. DPP 4 (JG ‘R’)
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits:
House Allowance: Kshs. 40,000 (Nairobi), Kshs. 20,000 (Mombasa, Kisumu,
Nakuru, Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi), Kshs. 15,000 (Other Municipalities), Kshs.
12,000 (Other Areas)
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 16,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance: Kshs. 10,000 p.a.
Medical Insurance Scheme: As covered by the medical scheme for Civil Servants
(a) Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
(i) Served in the grade of Assistant Director of Administration for at least three (3)
years or other comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
(ii) A Bachelors Degree in any Social Science or its equivalent
qualification from a
recognized Institution;
(iii) A Masters degree in any Social Science from a recognized Institution
(iv) Post graduate diploma in any Social Science from a recognized institution;
(v) Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than Six (6)
weeks from a recognized institution; (vi) Administrative Officers' Examination;
(vii) A Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution;
(viii) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
(ix) Be a member of a recognised professional body.
(b) Personal Qualities
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities: (i)
Ability to articulate and implement ODPP mandate;
(ii) Creativity and innovativeness; (iii) Technical problem solving;
(iv) Integrity and commitment to producing results;
(v) Leadership, advocacy, relationship building and collaboration, (vi) Result oriented
and self driven;
(vii) Appreciation and application of technology in the work environment; and
(viii) Initiative to achieve expected results.
(c) Core Skills
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills:- (i)
Organizational, managerial and decision making skills
(ii) People management skills; (iii) Policy implementation skills; (iv) Resource
management skills;
(v) Interpersonal and communication skills;
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(vi) Planning skills;
(vii) Coordination skills;
(viii) Strategic implementation skills; and
(ix) Analytical skills.
(d) Duties and Responsibilities
Specifically, duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:- (i) Overall
management of the administrative services;
(ii) Overseeing management of assets, and registry services; (iii) Safe custody and
management of records;
(iv) Overseeng transport and office management. (v) Coordinatiing activities to
mitigate HIV/AIDS;
(vi) Ensuring integrity and ethical conduct within the ODPP; (vii) Ensuring security of
ODPP assets;
(viii) Chairing departmental meetings;
(ix) Coordinating administrative matters;
(x) Representing the Director of Public Prosecutions in various meetings and stakeholders
fora;
(xi) Training, developing and appraisal of all administration staff
(xii) Facilitating mobilization of resources for effective public service delivery; and
(xiii) Preparing state functions, briefs and programmes.
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PERSONAL SECRETARY II- ELEVEN (11) POST V/NO. 52/2014
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 24,662 - Kshs. 29,918 p.m. DPP 11 (JG ‘J’) Terms of Service:
Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
House Allowance: Kshs. 6,000 (Nairobi), Kshs. 4,500 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru,
Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi), Kshs. 3,500 (Other Municipalities), Kshs. 3,000
(Other Areas)
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 4,000 p.m. Leave Allowance: Kshs. 4,000 p.a.
Medical Insurance Cover: As covered by the medical scheme for Civil Servants
(a) Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:-
(i) Served in the grade of Personal Secretary III, DPP 12 or in a
comparable and relevant position in the Public or Private sector for a minimum period of three
(3) years;
(ii) The following qualifications from the Kenya National Examinations Council or
equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution:-
Typewriting III (minimum 50 w.p.m) / Computerized Document Processing III;
Shorthand III (100 w.p.m);
Secretarial Duties II;
Office Management III / Office Administration and Management III;
Business English III / Communications II;
Office Practice II
Commerce II;
(iii) A Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution (Ms word,
windows, Ms excel, Ms Access and internet);;
(iv) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in the work performance and results.
(b) Personal Qualities
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:- (i)
Organizational skills;
(ii) Interpersonal skills;
(iii) Honesty and integrity;
(iv) Ability to take and execute instructions; (v) Creativity and innovativeness;
(vi) Team player;
(vii) Ability to care of office resources; and
(viii) Work etiquette.
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(c) Core Skills
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills:- (i)
Supervisory skills;
(ii) Oral / written communication skills;
(iii) Problem solving skills;
(iv) Records Management skills; (v) Public Relations skills;
(vi) Customer care skills;
(d) Duties and Responsibilities
This position is critical in providing work surroundings that is conducive to office visitors, in
facilitating work of the officer one is assigned to, and giving professional support to Secretarial
Staff at lower levels in handling unprecedented office matters. Specifically, duties and
responsibilities will entail:-
(i) Recording dictation in short hand transcribing it in type written form; (ii)
Managing e-office,
(iii) Typing memos and reports from drafts and manuscripts; (iv) Processing data;
(v) Operating office equipment;
(vi) Ensuring security of office equipment documents and records; (vii) Attending to
visitors/clients;
(viii) Filing documents;
(ix) Receiving, recording and dispatching mail,
(x) Handling of telephone calls, diary and appointments; (xi) Handling routine office
duties;
(xii) Cross referencing correspondence;
(xiii) Reporting on any need for office repairs; (xiv) Requesting for office stationery;
(xv) Operating petty cash; (xvi) Arranging for meetings;
(xvii) Handling confidential documents; and
(xviii) Maintaining a register of outgoing and incoming mail.
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CLERICAL OFFICER II - FOUR (4) POSTS V/No. 53/2014
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 12,510 - Kshs. 16,080 p.m. DPP 14 (JG ‘F’)
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
House Allowance: Kshs. 3,500 (Nairobi), Kshs. 2,900 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru,
Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale,Malindi),Kshs. 2,300 (Other Municipalities), Kshs. 2,100
(Other Areas)
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 3,000 p.m. Leave Allowance: Kshs. 4,000 p.a
Medical Insurance Cover: As covered by the medical scheme for Civil Servants
(a) Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C Plain or
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
(ii) A Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution.
Age: Below Thirty five (35) years.
(b)Personal Qualities
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:- (i) Team
player;
(ii) Honesty and integrity;
(iii) Results oriented;
(iv) Ability to take instructions;
(v) Creativity and innovativeness; (vi) Ability to multi-task;
(vii) Ability to care for resources; and
(viii) Interpersonal skills.
(c) Core Skills
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills:- (i)
Communication skills; and
(ii) Problem solving skills;
(d) Duties and Responsibilities:
This is the entry and training level to the clerical cadre. Specifically, duties and
responsibilities will entail:-
(i) Compiling simple statistical records;
(ii) Processing of human resource statistics; (iii) Drafting pensions claims;
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(iv) Drafting simple correspondences
(v) Preparing and distributing of agenda for meetings of the section/division; (vi)
Filing all relevant minutes.
(vii) Maintaining stores, records and equipment inventory;
(viii) Preparing estimates of expenditure for general office services;
(ix) Keeping invoices, receipts and other records under safe custody; and
(x) Maintaining a proper filing system.
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DRIVER III – TEN (10) POSTS V/No. 54/2014
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 10,380 - Kshs. 11,370 p.m. DPP 16 (JG ‘D’),
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
House Allowance: Kshs. 3,300 (Nairobi), Kshs. 2,700 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru,
Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi),
Kshs. 2,200 (Other Municipalities), Kshs. 1,900 (Other Areas) Commuter Allowance: Kshs.
3,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance: Kshs. 4,000 p.a.
Medical Insurance Cover: As covered by the medical scheme for Civil Servants
(a) Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D plain or its
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
ii) A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class (es) of
vehicle(s) an officer is required to drive;
iii) Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week
at St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT), or
any other recognized institution;
iv) Passed Suitability Test for Driver Grade III;
v) Passed Practical Test for Drivers conducted by the ODPP;
vi) An annual certificate of eye examination
vii) A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police; and viii) At least two (2)
years driving experience.
Age: Below Thirty Five (35) years.
(b) Personal Qualities
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:- i) Ability
to work with diverse workforce.
ii) Knowledge in the professional field of specialization;
iii) Communication skills;
iv) Ability to take instructions
v) Organizational and supervisory skills
(c) Core Skills
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills:- (i) Team
playing skills;
(ii) Care of resources;
(iii) Execution of instructions; and
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(iv) Interpersonal skills.
(e) Duties and Responsibilities:
This is the entry and training level into the drivers cadre. Specifically, duties and
responsibilities entail:-
(i) Driving a motor vehicle as authorized;
(ii) Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems,
tyre pressure etc;
(iii) Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems;
(iv) Maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned;
(v) Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road; (vi) Safety of the
passengers and/or goods therein; and
(vii) Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.23
OFFICE ASSISTANT III – SIX (6) POSTS V/No. 55/2014
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 10,380 - Kshs. 11,370 p.m. DPP 16 (JG ‘D’),
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
House Allowance: Kshs. 3,300 (Nairobi), Kshs. 2,700 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru,
Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi), Kshs. 2,200 (Other Municipalities), Kshs. 1,900
(Other Areas)
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 3,000 p.m. Leave Allowance: Kshs. 4,000 p.a
Medical Insurance Cover: As covered by the medical scheme for Civil Servants
(a) Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
i) Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) Division IV or Kenya Certificate of Secondary
Education (K.C.S.E) Mean Grade D (Plain).
Age: Below Thirty Five (35) years.
(b) Personal Qualities
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:- i)
Team player;
ii) Honesty and integrity;
iii) Results oriented;
iv) Ability to take instructions;
v) Creativity and innovativeness;
vi) Ability to multi-task; and
vii) Ability to care for resources.
(c) Core Skills
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills:- i)
Communication skills; and
ii) Interpersonal skills.
(d) Duties and Responsibilities:
This is the entry point to the Office Assistants cadre
Specifically, duties and responsibilities entail:- i) Ensuring general cleanliness;
ii) Preparing and serving tea;
iii) Performing general gardening including landscaping, lawn scarping, cutting grass,
weeding and pruning;
iv) Maintaining general cleanliness around the office by collection and disposal of
litter; v) Moving or carrying office equipment, furniture and ensuring orderly arrangement;
and vi) Collecting and disposing waste including papers and ensuring general proper
sanitation.24
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to make their applications by completing ONE
application form ODPP 1. The form may be downloaded from the ODPP’s Website www.odpp.go.ke
The Candidates should attach COPIES of the following documents to their application form:
National Identity Card
Academic and Professional Certificates and Transcripts
Any supporting documents and testimonials
Letter of appointment to their current substantive post (serving officers)
Letter of appointment to their previous post
Detailed Curriculum Vitae and
Clearance certificate from the following bodies :- i. Law Society of Kenya for Lawyers
ii. Higher Education Loans Board iii. Kenya Revenue Authority
iv. Criminal Investigation Department
v. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
vi. Any other Professional bodies to which the candidate is a member
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Any candidate who canvases for a post he/she has applied for will automatically be disqualified
from consideration for the post.
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card,
academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, letters of
appointment to their current substantive posts (serving officers) and previous post, detailed
curriculum vitae and clearance certificates during the interviews.
Completed application forms should be sent to:
The Secretary
Advisory Board
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
NSSF Building 19th Floor, Block ‘A’ P.O. Box 30701 - 00100
NAIROBI
So as to reach the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions on or before 3rd April 2014.
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Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is an equal opportunity employer.
KERIAKO TOBIKO, CBS, SC
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS
OUR MISSION: ‘To serve the public by providing quality, impartial and timely prosecution services
anchored on the values and principles enshrined in the Constitution’
VACANCIES
Pursuant to Section 13 (2) of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Act No. 2 of 2013,
the Office shall have power to appoint, control and supervise its staff in a manner and for such
purposes as may be necessary for the promotion of the purpose and the object for which the Office
is established.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the under listed vacancies:-
SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS – FIFTEEN (15) POSTS V/NO. 44/2014
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 109,089 - Kshs. 144,928 p.m. DPP 4 (JG ‘R’)
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits:
House Allowance: Kshs. 40,000 (Nairobi), Kshs. 20,000 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru,
Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi), Kshs. 15,000
(Other Municipalities), Kshs. 12,000 (Other Areas) Non Practicing Allowance: Kshs. 20,000
p.m.
Responsibility Allowance: Kshs. 10,000 p.m. Entertainment Allowance: Kshs. 7,200 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 16,000 p.m. Prosecutorial Allowance: Kshs. 55,000
p.m. Leave Allowance: Kshs. 10,000 p.a. Robe Allowance:
Kshs. 5,000 p.a.
Medical Insurance Scheme: As covered by the medical scheme for Civil Servants
(a) Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
(i) A cumulative eighteen (18) years relevant experience from the date of admission as an
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya OR practiced for not less than eighteen (18)
years in any law OR served for three (3) years at the level of Senior Principal
Prosecution Counsel DPP6/JG’P’ and above or relevant and equivalent level in the wider public
service or private sector;
(ii) Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
(iii) Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
(iv) Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
(v) A Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institution;
(vi) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work perfomance and results; and
(vii) Be a member of a recognized professional body.
NOTE: Possession of a Masters degree in law or any other social science from a
recognized institution and a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six
(6) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
(b) Core Skills/Competencies
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills:- (i) Resource
management skills;
(ii) Communication skills;
(iii) Technical competency skills; (iv) Target setting skills; and
(v) Interpersonal and communication skills.
(c) Personal Qualities
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:- (i)
Ability to articulate and implement departmental mandates;
(ii) Organizational, analytical, managerial and decision making skills;
(iii) Creativity and innovation; (iv) Technical problem solving;
(v) Integrity and commitment to producing results;
(vi) Leadership, advocacy, relationship building and collaboration skills; (vii) Be results
oriented;
(viii) Be self driven;
(ix) Appreciation and application of technology in the work environment; (x) Passion for
continuous professional development;
(xi) Initiative to achieve expected results;
(xii) Policy and strategy implementation; and
(xiii) Team leadership.
(d) Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level may be deployed to head any of the divisions at the Headquarters or a
County Office. Specifically, duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:- (i)
Undertaking prosecution
(ii) Initiating policy research;
(iii) Undertaking research on legal issues;
(iv) Reviewing legislation, legal documents/instruments, opinions and briefs;
(v) Preparing country/periodic reports and ensuring compliance with regional
and international instruments;
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(vi) Preparing cabinet briefs, papers and memoranda;
(vii) Developing strategies for stakeholder consultations and engagement; (viii) Developing
proposals for reform on emerging legal issues;
(ix) Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human rights,
transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity; and
(x) Advising Ministries/Departments on legal policy issues.
(xi) Implementation and realization of the strategic plans and objectives in respect of the
legal function;
(xii) Coordinating and implementing work plans for the Division; (xiii) Preparing and
implementing performance appraisal systems; (xiv) Preparing Division budgets;
(xv) Managing resources; and
(xvi) Overall supervision, control, discipline, staff training and development.3
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS – ELEVEN (11) POSTS V/NO. 45/2014
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 89,748 - Kshs. 120,270 p.m. DPP 5 (JG ‘Q’)
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
House Allowance: Kshs. 40,000 (Nairobi), Kshs. 20,000 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru,
Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi),
Kshs. 15,000 (Other Municipalities), Kshs. 12,000 (Other Areas)
Non Practicing Allowance: Kshs. 20,000 p.m. Prosecutorial Allowance: Kshs. 45,000 p.m.
Responsibility Allowance: Kshs. 4,000 p.m. Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 14,000
p.m. Entertainment Allowance: Kshs. 1,700 p.m. Leave Allowance: Kshs.
10,000 p.a.
Medical Insurance Scheme: As covered by the medical scheme for Civil Servants
(a) Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
(i) A cumulative number of Fifteen (15) years from the date of admission as an Advocate of
the High Court of Kenya OR practiced for not less than Fifteen (15) years in any law OR served for
three (3) years at the level of Principal Prosecution Counsel DPP7/JG’N’ and above or relevant and
equivalent level in the wider public service or private sector;
(ii) Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
(iii) Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
(iv) Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
(v) A Certificate in computer applications from a recognised institution;
(vi) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work perfomance and results; and
(vii) Be a member of a recognized professional body.
NOTE: Possession of a Masters degree in law or any other social science from a recognized
institution and a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks
from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
(b) Personal Qualities
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:- (i)
Ability to articulate and implement departmental mandates;
(ii) Organizational, analytical, managerial and decision making skills;
(iii) Creativity and innovation; (iv) Technical problem solving; (v)
Resource management skills;
(vi) Integrity and commitment to producing results;
(vii) Leadership, advocacy, relationship building and collaboration, results oriented,
self driven; (viii) Appreciation and application of technology in the work environment;
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(ix) Passion for continuous professional development; (x) Initiative to
achieve expected results;
(xi) Policy and strategy implementation; and
(xii) Team leadership.
(c) Core Skills
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills:- (i)
Resource management skills;
(ii) Communication skills;
(iii) Technical competency skills; (iv) Interpersonal skills; and
(v) Target setting skills.
(d) Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level may be deployed to a head legal Section or work at any of
the Departments at the Headquarters or County Offices. Specifically, duties and responsibilities
will entail:-
(i) Undertaking prosecution;
(ii) Undertaking research on assigned legal issues; (iii) Analyzing research
data and compiling reports;
(iv) Preparing preliminary legal documents/instruments; (v) Preparing legal
opinions;
(vi) Coordinating stakeholder consultations; (vii) Undertaking law review;
(viii) Preparing criminal charges;
(ix) Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human rights,
transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity;
(x) Advising Ministries/Departments on legal policy issues; (xi) Working in
liaison with other law enforcement agencies; (xii) Screening possible criminal
prosecution from police;
(xiii) Studying and evaluating case files presented for decisions whether to or
not to charge;
(xiv) Analyzing judgments, rulings and orders;
(xv) Preparing appropriate documents for appeal, review, or revision and
related proceedings;
(xvi) Studying and evaluating case files presented for decisions whether to
appeal and make appropriate decisions;
(xvii) Handling appeals;
(xviii) Reviewing investigations files for legal and factual sufficiency; (xix)
Formulating plea offers; and
(xx) Preparing theme for the cases and anticipating legal problems or objectives.
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SENIOR PRINCIPAL PROSECUTION COUNSEL – FIFTEEN (15) POSTS V/NO. 46/2014
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 77,527 - Kshs. 103,894 p.m. DPP 6 (JG ‘P’)
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
House Allowance: Kshs. 40,000 (Nairobi), Kshs. 20,000 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru,
Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi),
Kshs. 15,000 (Other Municipalities), Kshs. 12,000 (Other Areas) Non Practicing Allowance: Kshs.
20,000 p.m.
Prosecutorial Allowance: Kshs. 45,000 p.m. Responsibility Allowance: Kshs. 4,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 12,000 p.m. Entertainment Allowance: Kshs. 1,500 p.m.
Leave Allowance: Kshs. 10,000 p.a.
Medical Insurance Scheme: As covered by the medical scheme for Civil Servants
(a) Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
(i) A cumulative number of Twelve (12) years relevant experience from the date of
admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya OR practiced for not less than Twelve (12)
years in any law OR served for three (3) years at the level of Senior Prosecution Counsel
DPP8/JG’M’ and above or relevant and equivalent level in the wider public service or private
sector;
(ii) Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
(iii) Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education; (iv)
Admission as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
(v) A Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institution; and
(vi) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work perfomance and results.
NOTE: Possession of a Masters degree in law or any other social science from a recognized
institution and a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution will be an added advantage;
(b) Core Skills/Competencies
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills: (i)
Organizational, managerial and administrative skills;
(ii) Supervisory skills;
(iii) Policy implementation skills;
(iv) Oral / written Communication skill; (v) Administration skills;
(vi) Problem solving skills; (vii) Interpersonal skills; and (viii) Team player.
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(c) Personal Qualities
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:- (i)
Ability to get well with a diverse workforce;
(ii) Honesty and Integrity;
(iii) Positive working attitude
(iv) Ability to give and take instructions;
(v) Ability to work with minimum supervision; (vi) Creativity and innovativeness; and
(vii) Professionalism.
(d) Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level may be deployed to work at any of the Departments at the Headquarters or
County Offices. Specifically, duties and responsibilities will entail:- (i) Undertaking
prosecution;
(ii) Undertaking research on assigned legal issues;
(iii) Analyzing research data and compiling reports;
(iv) Preparing preliminary legal documents/instruments; (v) Preparing legal opinions;
(vi) Coordinating stakeholder consultations;
(vii) Undertaking law review;
(viii) Studying and evaluating case files presented for decisions whether to appeal and make
appropriate decisions;
(ix) Handling appeals;
(x) Reviewing investigations files from various law enforcement agencies for legal and
factual sufficiency;
(xi) Formulating plea offers;
(xii) Preparing themes for the case and anticipating legal problems or objectives;
(xiii) Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human
rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity; and
(xiv) Advising Ministries/Departments on legal policy issues.
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PRINCIPAL PROSECUTION COUNSEL – TWENTY (20) POSTS V/NO. 47/2014
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 48,190 - Kshs. 65,290 p.m. DPP 7 (JG ‘N’)
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
House Allowance: Kshs. 24,000 (Nairobi), Kshs. 17,000 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru,
Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi),
Kshs. 13,000 (Other Municipalities), Kshs. 11,000 (Other Areas) Non Practicing Allowance: Kshs.
15,000 p.m.
Prosecutorial Allowance: Kshs. 45,000 p.m. Responsibility Allowance: Kshs. 3,200 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 8,000 p.m. Entertainment Allowance: Kshs. 1,500 p.m.
Leave Allowance: Kshs. 6,000 p.a.
Medical Insurance Scheme: As covered by the medical scheme for Civil Servants
(a) Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
(i) A cumulative number of Nine (9) years relevant experience from the date of
admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya OR practiced for not less than Nine (9) years
in any law OR served for three (3) years at the level of Prosecution Counsel I DPP9/ JG’L’ and
above or relevant and equivalent level in the wider public service or private sector;
(ii) Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
(iii) Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education; (iv)
Admission as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
(v) A Certificate in computer applications from a recognised institution; and
(vi) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work perfomance and results.
NOTE: Possession of a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution will be an added advantage;
(b) Core Skills/Competencies
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills:- (i)
Supervisory skills;
(ii) Policy implementation skills;
(iii) Oral / written Communication skills; (iv) Administration skills; and
(v) Problem solving skills.
(c) Personal Qualities
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities: -
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(i) Organizational, managerial and administrative skills; (ii) Ability to get well
with a diverse workforce;
(iii) Honesty and Integrity;
(iv) Positive working attitude and
(v) Ability to give and take instructions;
(vi) Ability to work with minimum supervision; (vii) Creativity and Innovativeness;
(viii) Professionalism;
(ix) Interpersonal skill; and
(x) Team player.
(b) Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level may be deployed at any of the Departments at the Headquarters or
County Offices. Specifically, duties and responsibilities will entail:-
(i) Undertaking general prosecution work and research on assigned legal issues; (ii)
Analyzing research data and compiling reports,
(iii) Preparing preliminary legal documents/instruments; (iv) Preparing legal opinions;
(v) Undertaking law review;
(vi) Ensuring compliance with regional and international instruments;
(vii) Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human rights,
transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity;
(viii) Organizing stakeholder consultations;
(ix) studying and evaluating case files presented for decisions whether to or not to charge;
(x) Analyzing judgments, rulings, orders; and where necessary;
(xi) Preparing appropriate documents for appeal, review, or revision and
related proceedings;
(xii) Studying and evaluating case files presented for decisions whether to appeal and make
appropriate decisions;
(xiii) Handling appeals; and
(xiv) Reviewing investigations files from various law enforcement agencies for legal and
factual sufficiency.
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SENIOR PROSECUTION COUNSEL – FOURTY ONE (41) POSTS V/NO. 48/2014
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 41,590 - Kshs. 55,840 p.m. DPP 8 (JG ‘M’)
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
House Allowance: Kshs. 20,000 (Nairobi), Kshs. 15,000 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru,
Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi),
Kshs. 12,000 (Other Municipalities), Kshs. 10,000 (Other Areas) Non Practicing Allowance: Kshs.
15,000 p.m.
Prosecutorial Allowance: Kshs. 45,000 p.m. Responsibility Allowance: Kshs. 3,200 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 8,000 p.m. Leave Allowance: Kshs. 6,000 p.a.
Medical Insurance Scheme: As covered by the medical scheme for Civil Servants
(a) Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
(i) A cumulative number of Six (6) years relevant experience from the date of admission as an
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya OR practiced for not less than Six (6) years in any law OR
served for three (3) years at the level of Prosecution Counsel II DPP10/ JG’K’ and above or
relevant and equivalent level in the wider public service or private sector;
(ii) Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
(iii) Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education; (iv) Admission
as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
(v) A Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution; and
(vi) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work perfomance and results.
(a) Core Skills/Competencies
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills:- (i)
Supervisory skills;
(ii) Policy implementation skills;
(iii) Oral / written Communication skill; (iv) Administration skills; and
(v) Problem solving skills.
(b) Personal Qualities
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:- (i)
Organizational, managerial and administrative skills;
(ii) Ability to get well with the diverse workforce;
(iii) Honesty and integrity;
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(iv) Positive working attitude
(v) Ability to give and take instructions;
(vi) Ability to work with minimum supervision; and
(vii) Creativity and innovativeness.
(c) Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level may be deployed at any of the Departments at the Headquarters or
County Offices. Specifically, duties and responsibilities will entail:- (i) Undertaking
Prosecution;
(ii) Undertaking research on assigned legal issues;
(iii) Analyzing research data and compiling reports;
(iv) Preparing preliminary legal documents/instruments; (v) Advising on various legal
policy issues;
(vi) Working in liaison with the other law enforcement agencies;
(vii) Screening files from police for possible prosecution; and
(viii) Studying and evaluating case files presented for decisions whether to or not
to charge.
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PROSECUTION COUNSEL I –FIFTY FIVE (55) POSTS V/NO. 49/2014
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 35,910 - Kshs. 45,880 p.m. DPP 9 (JG ‘L’)
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
House Allowance: Kshs. 20,000 (Nairobi), Kshs. 15,000 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru,
Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi),
Kshs. 12,000 (Other Municipalities), Kshs. 10,000 (Other Areas)
Non Practicing Allowance: Kshs. 15,000 p.m. Prosecutorial Allowance: Kshs. 45,000 p.m.
Responsibility Allowance: Kshs. 3,200 p.m. Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 6,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance: Kshs. 6,000 p.a.
Medical Insurance Scheme: As covered by the medical scheme for Civil Servants
(a) Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
(i) A cumulative number of Three (3) years relevant experience from the date of
admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya OR practiced for not less than Three (3) years
in any law OR served for Two (2) years at the level of Prosecution Counsel II DPP10/JG’K’ and
above or relevant and equivalent level in the wider public service or private sector;
(ii) Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
(iii) Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education; (iv)
Admission as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
(v) A certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institution; and
(vi) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
(b) Core Skills/Competencies
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills:- (i)
Oral/written Communication skills;
(ii) Administration skills;
(iii) Problem solving skills; (iv) Analytical skills; and (v) Report writing
skills.
(c) Personal Qualities
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:- (i)
Ability to get well with a diverse workforce;
(ii) Honesty and Integrity;
(ii) Positive working attitude
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(iii) Ability to give and take instructions;
(iv) Ability to work with minimum supervision; (v) Creativity and Innovativeness;
(vi) Professionalism; and
(vii) Interpersonal skills including being a team player.
(d) Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level may be deployed at any of the Departments at the Headquarters or
County Offices. Specifically, duties and responsibilities will entail: - (i) Undertaking
Prosecution;
(ii) Undertaking research on assigned legal issues;
(iii) Collecting and collating research data; (iv) Advising on various legal policy
issues;
(v) Screening files from Police for possible prosecution;
(vi) Studying and evaluating case files presented for decisions whether to or not to charge;
and
(vi) Preparing theme for the case and anticipating legal problems or objectives.
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PROSECUTION COUNSEL II – ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY FOUR (174) POSTS V/NO. 50/2014
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 31,020 - Kshs. 41,590 p.m. DPP 10 (JG ‘K’)
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
House Allowance: Kshs. 10,000 (Nairobi), Kshs. 8,000 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru,
Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi),
Kshs. 6,000 (Other Municipalities), Kshs. 5,000 (Other Areas) Non Practicing Allowance: Kshs.
15,000 p.m.
Prosecutorial Allowance: Kshs. 45,000 p.m. Responsibility Allowance: Kshs. 2,500 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 5,000 p.m. Leave Allowance: Kshs. 6,000 p.a.
Medical Insurance Scheme: As covered by the medical scheme for Civil Servants
(a) Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
(i) Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized university;
(ii) Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education; (iii)
Admission as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
(iv) A certificate in computer application skills from a recognised institution; and
(b) Personal Qualities
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:-
(i) Ability to get well with the diverse workforce. (ii) Honesty and Integrity.
(iii) Positive working attitude.
(iv) Ability to give and take instructions.
(v) Ability to work with minimum supervision. (vi) Creativity and Innovativeness.
(vii) Professionalism;
(viii) Interpersonal skills, and
(ix) Team player
(c) Core Skills
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills:-
(i) Oral/written communication skills. (ii) Problem solving skills.
(iii) Analytical skills
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(iv) Report writing skills.
(d) Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level may be deployed to
work at any of the Departments at the Headquarters or County Offices under the guidance of a more
senior and experienced officer. Specifically, duties and responsibilities will entail:-
(i) Undertaking prosecution;
(ii) Undertaking research on assigned legal issues; (iii) Collecting and collating
research data;
(iv) Interviewing customers for proper referrals; and
(v) Preparing themes for the case and anticipating legal problems or objectives.
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SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION – ONE (1) POST V/NO. 51/2014
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 109,089 - Kshs. 144,928 p.m. DPP 4 (JG ‘R’)
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits:
House Allowance: Kshs. 40,000 (Nairobi), Kshs. 20,000 (Mombasa, Kisumu,
Nakuru, Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi), Kshs. 15,000 (Other Municipalities), Kshs.
12,000 (Other Areas)
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 16,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance: Kshs. 10,000 p.a.
Medical Insurance Scheme: As covered by the medical scheme for Civil Servants
(a) Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
(i) Served in the grade of Assistant Director of Administration for at least three (3)
years or other comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
(ii) A Bachelors Degree in any Social Science or its equivalent
qualification from a
recognized Institution;
(iii) A Masters degree in any Social Science from a recognized Institution
(iv) Post graduate diploma in any Social Science from a recognized institution;
(v) Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than Six (6)
weeks from a recognized institution; (vi) Administrative Officers' Examination;
(vii) A Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution;
(viii) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
(ix) Be a member of a recognised professional body.
(b) Personal Qualities
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities: (i)
Ability to articulate and implement ODPP mandate;
(ii) Creativity and innovativeness; (iii) Technical problem solving;
(iv) Integrity and commitment to producing results;
(v) Leadership, advocacy, relationship building and collaboration, (vi) Result oriented
and self driven;
(vii) Appreciation and application of technology in the work environment; and
(viii) Initiative to achieve expected results.
(c) Core Skills
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills:- (i)
Organizational, managerial and decision making skills
(ii) People management skills; (iii) Policy implementation skills; (iv) Resource
management skills;
(v) Interpersonal and communication skills;
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(vi) Planning skills;
(vii) Coordination skills;
(viii) Strategic implementation skills; and
(ix) Analytical skills.
(d) Duties and Responsibilities
Specifically, duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:- (i) Overall
management of the administrative services;
(ii) Overseeing management of assets, and registry services; (iii) Safe custody and
management of records;
(iv) Overseeng transport and office management. (v) Coordinatiing activities to
mitigate HIV/AIDS;
(vi) Ensuring integrity and ethical conduct within the ODPP; (vii) Ensuring security of
ODPP assets;
(viii) Chairing departmental meetings;
(ix) Coordinating administrative matters;
(x) Representing the Director of Public Prosecutions in various meetings and stakeholders
fora;
(xi) Training, developing and appraisal of all administration staff
(xii) Facilitating mobilization of resources for effective public service delivery; and
(xiii) Preparing state functions, briefs and programmes.
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PERSONAL SECRETARY II- ELEVEN (11) POST V/NO. 52/2014
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 24,662 - Kshs. 29,918 p.m. DPP 11 (JG ‘J’) Terms of Service:
Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
House Allowance: Kshs. 6,000 (Nairobi), Kshs. 4,500 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru,
Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi), Kshs. 3,500 (Other Municipalities), Kshs. 3,000
(Other Areas)
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 4,000 p.m. Leave Allowance: Kshs. 4,000 p.a.
Medical Insurance Cover: As covered by the medical scheme for Civil Servants
(a) Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:-
(i) Served in the grade of Personal Secretary III, DPP 12 or in a
comparable and relevant position in the Public or Private sector for a minimum period of three
(3) years;
(ii) The following qualifications from the Kenya National Examinations Council or
equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution:-
Typewriting III (minimum 50 w.p.m) / Computerized Document Processing III;
Shorthand III (100 w.p.m);
Secretarial Duties II;
Office Management III / Office Administration and Management III;
Business English III / Communications II;
Office Practice II
Commerce II;
(iii) A Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution (Ms word,
windows, Ms excel, Ms Access and internet);;
(iv) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in the work performance and results.
(b) Personal Qualities
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:- (i)
Organizational skills;
(ii) Interpersonal skills;
(iii) Honesty and integrity;
(iv) Ability to take and execute instructions; (v) Creativity and innovativeness;
(vi) Team player;
(vii) Ability to care of office resources; and
(viii) Work etiquette.
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(c) Core Skills
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills:- (i)
Supervisory skills;
(ii) Oral / written communication skills;
(iii) Problem solving skills;
(iv) Records Management skills; (v) Public Relations skills;
(vi) Customer care skills;
(d) Duties and Responsibilities
This position is critical in providing work surroundings that is conducive to office visitors, in
facilitating work of the officer one is assigned to, and giving professional support to Secretarial
Staff at lower levels in handling unprecedented office matters. Specifically, duties and
responsibilities will entail:-
(i) Recording dictation in short hand transcribing it in type written form; (ii)
Managing e-office,
(iii) Typing memos and reports from drafts and manuscripts; (iv) Processing data;
(v) Operating office equipment;
(vi) Ensuring security of office equipment documents and records; (vii) Attending to
visitors/clients;
(viii) Filing documents;
(ix) Receiving, recording and dispatching mail,
(x) Handling of telephone calls, diary and appointments; (xi) Handling routine office
duties;
(xii) Cross referencing correspondence;
(xiii) Reporting on any need for office repairs; (xiv) Requesting for office stationery;
(xv) Operating petty cash; (xvi) Arranging for meetings;
(xvii) Handling confidential documents; and
(xviii) Maintaining a register of outgoing and incoming mail.
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CLERICAL OFFICER II - FOUR (4) POSTS V/No. 53/2014
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 12,510 - Kshs. 16,080 p.m. DPP 14 (JG ‘F’)
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
House Allowance: Kshs. 3,500 (Nairobi), Kshs. 2,900 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru,
Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale,Malindi),Kshs. 2,300 (Other Municipalities), Kshs. 2,100
(Other Areas)
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 3,000 p.m. Leave Allowance: Kshs. 4,000 p.a
Medical Insurance Cover: As covered by the medical scheme for Civil Servants
(a) Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C Plain or
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
(ii) A Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution.
Age: Below Thirty five (35) years.
(b)Personal Qualities
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:- (i) Team
player;
(ii) Honesty and integrity;
(iii) Results oriented;
(iv) Ability to take instructions;
(v) Creativity and innovativeness; (vi) Ability to multi-task;
(vii) Ability to care for resources; and
(viii) Interpersonal skills.
(c) Core Skills
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills:- (i)
Communication skills; and
(ii) Problem solving skills;
(d) Duties and Responsibilities:
This is the entry and training level to the clerical cadre. Specifically, duties and
responsibilities will entail:-
(i) Compiling simple statistical records;
(ii) Processing of human resource statistics; (iii) Drafting pensions claims;
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(iv) Drafting simple correspondences
(v) Preparing and distributing of agenda for meetings of the section/division; (vi)
Filing all relevant minutes.
(vii) Maintaining stores, records and equipment inventory;
(viii) Preparing estimates of expenditure for general office services;
(ix) Keeping invoices, receipts and other records under safe custody; and
(x) Maintaining a proper filing system.
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DRIVER III – TEN (10) POSTS V/No. 54/2014
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 10,380 - Kshs. 11,370 p.m. DPP 16 (JG ‘D’),
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
House Allowance: Kshs. 3,300 (Nairobi), Kshs. 2,700 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru,
Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi),
Kshs. 2,200 (Other Municipalities), Kshs. 1,900 (Other Areas) Commuter Allowance: Kshs.
3,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance: Kshs. 4,000 p.a.
Medical Insurance Cover: As covered by the medical scheme for Civil Servants
(a) Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D plain or its
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
ii) A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class (es) of
vehicle(s) an officer is required to drive;
iii) Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week
at St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT), or
any other recognized institution;
iv) Passed Suitability Test for Driver Grade III;
v) Passed Practical Test for Drivers conducted by the ODPP;
vi) An annual certificate of eye examination
vii) A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police; and viii) At least two (2)
years driving experience.
Age: Below Thirty Five (35) years.
(b) Personal Qualities
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:- i) Ability
to work with diverse workforce.
ii) Knowledge in the professional field of specialization;
iii) Communication skills;
iv) Ability to take instructions
v) Organizational and supervisory skills
(c) Core Skills
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills:- (i) Team
playing skills;
(ii) Care of resources;
(iii) Execution of instructions; and
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(iv) Interpersonal skills.
(e) Duties and Responsibilities:
This is the entry and training level into the drivers cadre. Specifically, duties and
responsibilities entail:-
(i) Driving a motor vehicle as authorized;
(ii) Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems,
tyre pressure etc;
(iii) Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems;
(iv) Maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned;
(v) Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road; (vi) Safety of the
passengers and/or goods therein; and
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OFFICE ASSISTANT III – SIX (6) POSTS V/No. 55/2014
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 10,380 - Kshs. 11,370 p.m. DPP 16 (JG ‘D’),
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
House Allowance: Kshs. 3,300 (Nairobi), Kshs. 2,700 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru,
Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi), Kshs. 2,200 (Other Municipalities), Kshs. 1,900
(Other Areas)
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 3,000 p.m. Leave Allowance: Kshs. 4,000 p.a
Medical Insurance Cover: As covered by the medical scheme for Civil Servants
(a) Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
i) Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) Division IV or Kenya Certificate of Secondary
Education (K.C.S.E) Mean Grade D (Plain).
Age: Below Thirty Five (35) years.
(b) Personal Qualities
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:- i)
Team player;
ii) Honesty and integrity;
iii) Results oriented;
iv) Ability to take instructions;
v) Creativity and innovativeness;
vi) Ability to multi-task; and
vii) Ability to care for resources.
(c) Core Skills
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills:- i)
Communication skills; and
ii) Interpersonal skills.
(d) Duties and Responsibilities:
This is the entry point to the Office Assistants cadre
Specifically, duties and responsibilities entail:- i) Ensuring general cleanliness;
ii) Preparing and serving tea;
iii) Performing general gardening including landscaping, lawn scarping, cutting grass,
weeding and pruning;
iv) Maintaining general cleanliness around the office by collection and disposal of
litter; v) Moving or carrying office equipment, furniture and ensuring orderly arrangement;
and vi) Collecting and disposing waste including papers and ensuring general proper
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Interested and qualified candidates are invited to make their applications by completing ONE
application form ODPP 1. The form may be downloaded from the ODPP’s Website www.odpp.go.ke
The Candidates should attach COPIES of the following documents to their application form:
National Identity Card
Academic and Professional Certificates and Transcripts
Any supporting documents and testimonials
Letter of appointment to their current substantive post (serving officers)
Letter of appointment to their previous post
Detailed Curriculum Vitae and
Clearance certificate from the following bodies :- i. Law Society of Kenya for Lawyers
ii. Higher Education Loans Board iii. Kenya Revenue Authority
iv. Criminal Investigation Department
v. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
vi. Any other Professional bodies to which the candidate is a member
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Any candidate who canvases for a post he/she has applied for will automatically be disqualified
from consideration for the post.
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card,
academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, letters of
appointment to their current substantive posts (serving officers) and previous post, detailed
curriculum vitae and clearance certificates during the interviews.
Completed application forms should be sent to:
The Secretary
Advisory Board
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
NSSF Building 19th Floor, Block ‘A’ P.O. Box 30701 - 00100
NAIROBI
So as to reach the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions on or before 3rd April 2014.
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Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is an equal opportunity employer.
KERIAKO TOBIKO, CBS, SC
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS
