Deputy Director, Probation and Aftercare Service at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

JobGroup/Grade/Scale: R

115,170.00-153,170.00

Ministry: Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government

Department: State Department of Correctional and Rehabilitation Services

Qualifications and Requirements:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Senior Assistant Director, Probation and Aftercare Services Job Group ‘Q’; 
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Social Work, Sociology, Criminology, Guidance and Counselling, Social Psychology, Community Development, Penology or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; 
• a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Criminology, Guidance and Counselling, Social Psychology or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; 
• a certificate in Strategic Leadership Development course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• shown initiative, administrative ability and efficiency in programme organization, direction and control of Probation Services; and
• demonstrated analytical, communication and management competencies.

Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director of Probation and Aftercare Service

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• formulating, reviewing and implementing policies and programmes relating to probation and aftercare services;
• generating information for dispensation of justice for bail, pre-sentence and post penal advisory reports, offender supervision and management, rehabilitation and treatment of offenders on non-custodial sanctions;
• creating linkages and liaising with other Criminal Justice agencies and partners on matters pertaining to Prabation, Community Service Orders, victim services orders, victim services, parole and aftercare for the benefit of the supervised;
• ensuring that statutory review Board meetings are held and professional standards are adhered to and maintained; and
• ensuring that all activities performed are in conformity with plans, schedules, targets and budget and any deviations rectified.