Principal Prosecution Counsel - 5 Posts at Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

 Qualifications

• Postgraduate Diploma
• For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
•  A cumulative number of seven (7) years relevant experience from the date of admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya; (ii) Served for at least two (2) years at the level of Senior Prosecution Counsel DPP 7;
• 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;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Meet 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 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 at any of the Departments at the Headquarters or a County Office. Specifically, duties and responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking, taking over or discontinue prosecutions on assigned cases;
• Implementation of prosecutorial policies and guidelines to ensure quality service delivery;
• Implementation of individual work plans to ensure that the activities are directed towards achievement of the strategic plan;
• Complying with the principles of National values and principles of Good Governance, Human Rights and transparency in order to gain the trust of stakeholders;
• Preparing court documents and argue applications and petitions;
• To lodge and prosecute appeals;
• Maintaining a record of data and prepare reports on all the matters attended to;
• Preparing briefs on different legal cases as assigned in a manner that meets the legal quality standards set;
• Preparing legal instruments and opinions in line with the mandate of the Office and the ODPP strategic plan;
• Analysing investigation files for sufficiency of evidence and advise on whether to or not to charge; and
• To undertake research on assigned legal issues and compile reports on findings to ensure that quality standards are upheld in the delivery of prosecution services.