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  • Posted: Feb 7, 2019
    Deadline: Feb 18, 2019
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    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. The Dir...
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    Prosecution Clerk

    Qualifications

    • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) mean grade C (Plain) least a C (plain) in English OR Kiswahili respectively, or. its equivalent; and
    • A Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institution.

    NOTE: Possession of Process Server Certificate will be an added advantage.

    Core Skills/Competencies

    • Computer skills;
    • Knowledge of professional standards
    • Knowledge of relevant Legislation;
    • Organisational skills;
    • Interpersonal and Communication skills;
    • Time management skills; and
    • Problem solving skills.

    Personal Qualities

    • Honesty and integrity;
    • Creativity and innovativeness;
    • Ability to work under pressure;
    • Ability to work well with teams;
    • Positive working attitude;
    • Ability to take instructions; and
    • Ability to work with minimum supervision

    Responsibilities

    This is the entry and training level to this cadre.

    • Authorizing court process server to ensure timely delivery of court documents in readiness for court proceedings;
    • Compiling case returns in a timely manner to ensure delivery of service along set standards;
    • Compiling statistical data required to facilitate informed decisions on cases submitted;
    • Preparing of quarterly and annual report on the clerical services provided, to ensure challenges are identified and appropriate strategies developed and implemented to address the challenges;
    • Maintaining court diary and departmental hearing diary to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the management of court time, for enhanced service delivery;
    • Obtaining daily case list to assist in the preparation of plans for the management of cases to be presented before the court;
    • Obtaining court attendance schedules to ensure the prosecution counsel are well informed on their court schedules to ensure minimal disruptions to the prosecution plan;
    • Retrieving case files and authorities to ensure availability of information required for informed decisions on cases before the court to be made;
    • Filing court documents to ensure the documents are safe from wear, secure from unauthorized access, and to support ease in accessibility of the documents;
    • Preparirig exhibits and commissioning documents to support the decisions of the court on the cases presented;
    • Servicing the documents issued by Prosecution Counsel in line with the court procedures to ensure the documents provide sufficient evidence in the delivery of justice; and
    • Conducting service of other process sent from ODPP to court to provide a chance for the respondents to respond;

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates are invited to make their applications by completing ONE application form ODPP 1.

    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
    • Letter of appointment to their previous post
    • Detailed Curriculum Vitae and
    • Clearance certificate from the following bodies:-
    • Law Society of Kenya for Lawyers ii. Higher Education Loans Board
    • Kenya Revenue Authority
    • Criminal Investigation Department
    • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
    • Any other Professional bodies to which the candidate is a member

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    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 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 Monday, 18th February, 2019.

    Persons with disability and those from marginalized communities are encouraged to apply

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