Clerical Officer II
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 Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is the head of the ODPP and operates independently as stipulated under Article 157 of the Constitution. However, the DPP is required to be accountable to the Public by presenting an annual report to Parliament and the President on the performance of the ODPP. The DPP may also be required, on a need basis to present a report to Parliament on a matter of national or public interest.
Qualifications
- KCSE Certificate
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) grade C Plain;
- Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution; and
- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010; Integrity, Honesty and Accountability.
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:
- Maintaining an efficient filing system;
- Posting different entries in relevant ledgers and requisitions as per the ODPP procedures and provide information used to monitor the utilisation of resources in the institution;
- Drafting simple correspondences as advised;
- Compiling simple statistical records based on routine or special sources of information;
- Receipt and record entry and exit of office information material;
- Sort and distribute incoming mail;
- Entry of data in computer regarding prosecution cases;
- Update and maintain databases as directed to ensure accuracy and up-to-date information;
- Confirm the mention and hearing notices, fixing hearing and mentions dates with the courts;
- Give feedback on issues observed in the delivery of work;
- Open and retrieve files as directed; and
- Operate photocopiers, scanners, personal computers and voicemail systems.
Method of Application
MODE OFAPPLICATION
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE (no hard copy applications will be accepted) through the provided link on the ODPP website www.odpp.go.ke careers page or https://jobs.prosecutions.go.ke/ attaching COPIES of the following documents:
- 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; and
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Please Note:
Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to provide incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure ofthe advert should not be included.
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is committed to implementing the provisions of Article 232 (i) of the Constitution. Therefore, Persons with disability and those from marginalized and minority communities are encouraged to apply'
- Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce original of their National Identification Card, academic, letters of appointment to their current substantive posts and professional certificates & transcripts during the interviews.
- It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates or documents.
- Successful candidates will be deployed to any of the following areas: Lamu, Tana River, Loitoktok, Taita Taveta, Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, Isiolo, Kitui, Turkana, Samburu, Dadaab, Marimanti, Sirisia, Tamu, Mbita, Baringo or any other station with staff shortfalls
Applications should reach the Office on or before 19th December, 2023 latest 5.00 pm (East African Time)
Interested and qualified? Go to Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions on jobs.prosecutions.go.ke to apply
