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  • Posted: Aug 27, 2020
    Deadline: Sep 15, 2020
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    The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitut...
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    Assistant Director of Probation

    No of V/No. 188/2020
    Salary Scale: Ksh. 87,360- Ksh.121,430 p.m. (CSG 7)
    House Allowance: Ksh.16, 800 – 45,000p.m (depending on duty station)
    Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 12,000p.m
    Leave Allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
    Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
    Medical Cover: As provided by the government
    Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

    For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

    • served for a minimum period of nine (9) years and currently serving at the grade of Probation and Aftercare Officer, CSG 9 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
    • a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Criminology, Guidance and Counselling, Social Psychology, or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
    • be conversant with High Court etiquettes and procedures in criminal matters;
    • have good understanding of rehabilitation programmes of complex and serious offenders; and
    • have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    An officer at this level will be in charge of a High Court in the field stations or deputize the Deputy Director of Probation and Aftercare Services at Probation Department at headquarters.

    At Departmental Headquarters, duties and responsibilities will include: -

    • co-coordinating, supervising, monitoring and evaluating the departmental programmes in the field;
    • planning offenders’ rehabilitation programs for field stations;
    • receiving, analysing, and disseminating statistics; and
    • co-coordinating research activities and liaising with penal institutions and other stakeholders on research findings.

    At the field offices (County level), duties and responsibilities will include: -

    • being in charge of the High Court and its jurisdiction on all aspects of probation work;
    • attending cases originating from the High Court and Court of Appeal;
    • conducting social inquiry on all referred cases from the High Court and Court of Appeal;
    • taking charge of offenders placed by the High Court and Court of Appeal under mandatory community-based supervision, rehabilitation and resettlement;
    • liaising with all other agents of criminal justice administration for efficient and effective criminal justice delivery;
    • facilitating and promoting reconciliation of offenders in the community;
    • supervising, rehabilitating, and reintegrating offenders to the community;
    • coordinating and liaising with other departments or agencies in promoting activities within the area of jurisdiction;
    • coordinating activities of review committees and the courts in relation to community service order; and
    • serving as secretary to the Divisional Review Committee.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke or jobs portal: www.psckjobs.go.ke

    Please Note:

    Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.

    Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.

    Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

    The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution -Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.

    THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

    Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originalsof their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.

    It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

    Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointmentto their current substantive post during the interview.Applications should reach the Commissionon or before 15thSeptember 2020 latest 5.00 pm (East African Time).

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