Secretary - Prosecution Services

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• A cumulative number of twenty (20) years relevant work experience from the date of admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
  
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized Institution;
  
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
  
• Admission as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
  
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing
  
• Master’s degree in Law or any other relevant qualification from a recognized Institution;
  
• Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
  
• Demonstrated professional competence and administrative capabilities in work performance and results; and
  
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
  

• An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director of Public Prosecutions. Specifically, duties and responsibilities at this level will include:
  
• Drafting pleadings, prosecuting complex cases and providing legal guidance;
  
• Providing strategic legal advice to Ministries, Departments & Agencies (MDAs) including investigative agencies in criminal matters; iii. Overseeing the initiation of Legal and Policy reforms through research, review of legislation and case law;
  
• Advising the Director of Public Prosecutions on policy matters that affect the administration of ODPP in the delivery of public prosecution services;
  
• Overseeing the development and implementation of the sectorial policies ensuring alignment with the broader strategic goals of the ODPP;
  
• Analyzing reports from the ODPP Departmental Heads and developing appropriate strategies to enhance organizational effectiveness;
  
• Advising the Advisory Board on recruitment, discipline and other staff matters;
  
• Managing Human Resources of the organization in accordance with authorized policies and procedures;
  
• Coordinating the development of ODPP overall budget in alignment with strategic priorities;
  
• Monitoring prudent utilization of the ODPP funds, maintaining financial accountability and adherence to budgetary constraints;
  
• Coordinating the development and implementation of the overall ODPP strategic plan;
  
• Coordinating the operations of all the departments at ODPP;
  
• Overseeing compliance with procurement procedures and regulations, and ensuring transparency and adherence to established guidelines.