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:

• A cumulative number of Ten (10) years relevant experience from the date of admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Served for at least two (2) years at the level of Principal Prosecution Counsel DPP 6/JG’N’;
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
• Admission as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya; (vi) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Meets 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 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.

 Duties & Responsibilities

An officer at this level may be deployed to work in any of the Departments at the Headquarters or County Office. Specifically, duties and responsibilities will include:

• Making critical Decision to Charge or not to charge in complex cases and give directions on investigation files;
• Undertaking criminal prosecutions in a timely manner to ensure justice is served;
• Studying and evaluating case files presented and decide on whether to prosecute;
• Sustaining stakeholder engagements to promote and strengthen collaborative and symbiotic partnerships and networks;
• Coordinating stakeholder consultation in the delivery of public prosecution services;
• Supervision of officers reporting to them for performance management for efficiency in service delivery
• Coordinating the management of appeals to ensure the appeals are attended to in line with the ODPP appeals management policy and procedures;
• Undertaking Research on assigned legal issues and compile reports on relevant information gathered;
• Preparing preliminary legal documents/instruments, opinions and briefs in line with the ODPP quality standards;
• Reviewing investigation files from various law enforcement agencies for legal and factual sufficiency;
• Preparing themes for cases and anticipate legal problems or objectives; and
• Guiding and mentoring personnel working under them.