Senior Principal Prosecution Counsel

 Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• A cumulative number of Ten (10) years relevant experience from the date of admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Served for at least two (2) years at the level of Principal Prosecution Counsel DPP 6/JG’N’;
• 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; (vi) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Meets 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 Masters degree in law or any other social science from a recognized institution and 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 to work in any of the Departments at the Headquarters or County Office. Specifically, duties and responsibilities will include:

• Making critical Decision to Charge or not to charge in complex cases and give directions on investigation files;
• Undertaking criminal prosecutions in a timely manner to ensure justice is served;
• Studying and evaluating case files presented and decide on whether to prosecute;
• Sustaining stakeholder engagements to promote and strengthen collaborative and symbiotic partnerships and networks;
• Coordinating stakeholder consultation in the delivery of public prosecution services;
• Supervision of officers reporting to them for performance management for efficiency in service delivery
• Coordinating the management of appeals to ensure the appeals are attended to in line with the ODPP appeals management policy and procedures;
• Undertaking Research on assigned legal issues and compile reports on relevant information gathered;
• Preparing preliminary legal documents/instruments, opinions and briefs in line with the ODPP quality standards;
• Reviewing investigation files from various law enforcement agencies for legal and factual sufficiency;
• Preparing themes for cases and anticipate legal problems or objectives; and
• Guiding and mentoring personnel working under them.

Method of Application