The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Kenya is an independent prosecutorial authority established by Article 157 of the constitution of Kenya.The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is the National Prosecuting Authority in Kenya which has been mandated by the Constitution to prosecute all criminal cases in the country.

Requirement for Appointment  

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Served in the grade of Senior Public Communications Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector for a minimum period of two (2) years;
• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, social sciences or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations/Journalism/Mass Communication from a recognized institution in case of a general degree;
• Membership to Public Relations Society of Kenya or any other relevant professional body with good standing; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010; Integrity, Leadership, Honesty, Accountability and Discipline in the service to people.
• NOTE: Possession of a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

 Duties & Responsibilities

• The Principal Public Communication Officer will be responsible to the Senior Assistant Director, Public Communications.

The specific duties and responsibilities will include:

• acilitating the development, implementation and review of Public Communication policies, standards, systems, strategies and procedures for the Office;
• Monitoring effectiveness of Public Communication policies, guidelines, procedures and standards;
• Implementing the divisional annual work plan;
• Supervising and appraising staff working under them;
• Branding of ODPP events in order to enhance visibility of the organization;
• Implementing ODPP service delivery charter;
• Mentoring, coaching, training and development of staff in the division;
• Updating the content for the website and digital media platforms;
• Disseminating Information Education Communication (IEC) materials in line with the ODPP media quality standards;
• Providing support in Corporate Social Responsibility programmes and Community Engagements in line with the ODPP mandate;
• Identifying events where the ODPP policies, programmes and projects can be propagated and promoted;
• Producing documentaries, bulletins and newsletters to sensitize, inform and educate stakeholders and the public on the ODPP mandate; and
• Identifying and reporting on various public communication issues in ODPP and developing of appropriate interventions in order to inform decision.