Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Jobs in Kenya: Process Servers, Clerical Officers, Drivers and Senior Support Staff

Republic of Kenya
 

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
 

Our Mission: ‘To serve the public by providing quality, impartial and timely prosecution services anchored on the values and principles enshrined in the Constitution’
 

Vacancies

Process Server II
 

Eighteen (18) Posts 

V/No. 1/2012
 

Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 12,510 - Kshs. 16,080 p.m. DPP 14 (JG ‘F’)
 

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
 

Benefits
 

House Allowance: Kshs. 3,500 (Nairobi), Kshs. 2,900 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi), Kshs. 2,300 (Other Municipalities), Kshs. 2,100 (Other Areas)

Leave Allowance: Kshs. 4,000 p.a.
 

Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 3,000 p.m.
 

Medical Insurance Cover: As per Medical Scheme.
 

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
 

i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) mean grade C- (Minus) with at least a C- (Minus) in English and Kiswahili respectively, or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
 

ii) A certificate in Process Service from the High Court of Kenya; and
 

iii) A Certificate in Computer applications skills from a recognized institution;
 

Age: Below Thirty five (35) years.
 

Personal Qualities
 

In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:-
 

i) Honesty and Integrity.
 

ii) Positive working attitude;
 

iii) Ability to take instructions;
 

iv) Ability to work with minimum supervision; and
 

v) Team player.
 

Core Skills
 

In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills:
 

(i) Oral / written Communication skills;
 

(ii) Interpersonal skills;
 

(iii) Reading and writing skills; and
 

(iv) Time Management skills.
 

Duties and Responsibilities:
 

An officer at this level will normally work under the supervision and guidance of a more Senior Officer.

Duties and responsibilities entail:-
 

i) Obtaining of cause lists and court attendance schedules;
 

ii) Forwarding letters for dispatch;
 

iii) Recording and filing the processes in various registers; and
 

iv) Registering cases in court that are due for prosecution;
 

Clerical Officer II
 

Twelve (12) Posts 

V/No. 2/2012
 

Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 12,510 - Kshs. 16,080 p.m. DPP 14 (JG ‘F’)
 

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
 

Benefits
 

House Allowance: Kshs. 3,500 (Nairobi), Kshs. 2,900 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi), Kshs. 2,300 (Other Municipalities), Kshs. 2,100 (Other Areas)
 

Leave Allowance: Kshs. 4,000 p.a.
 

Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 3,000 p.m.
 

Medical Insurance Cover: As per Medical Scheme.
 

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
 

(i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C Plain or its approved equivalent; and
 

(ii) A Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution.
 

Age: Below Thirty five (35) years.
 

Personal Qualities
 

In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:-
 

i) Team player;
 

ii) Honesty and integrity;
 

iii) Results oriented;
 

iv) Ability to take instructions;
 

v) Creativity and innovativeness;
 

vi) Ability to multi-task;
 

vii) Ability to care for resources; and
 

viii) Interpersonal skills.
 

Core Skills
 

In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills:-
 

i) Communication skills; and
 

ii) Problem solving skills;
 

Duties and Responsibilities:
 

An officer at this level will be responsible to the head of Section/Division/Department where he/she is deployed. Officers at this level will be deployed in the Human Resource Division, General Registry, Supplies, Accounts Office or General Office Services. 

Specific duties will include:-
 

i) Compiling simple statistical records;
 

ii) Sorting out letters and filing them;
 

iii) Drafting simple letters on appointments, promotions, transfers and other related duties in Human Resource Management Division;
 

iv) Distributing agenda for meetings of the section/division/department;
 

v) Filing minutes in relevant files.
 

vi) Maintaining stores, records and equipment inventory;
 

vii) Preparing estimates of expenditure for general office services;
 

viii) Keeping invoices, receipts and other records under safe custody; and
 

ix) Dispatching letters and maintaining a proper filing system.
 

Driver III
 

Seven (7) Posts 

V/No. 3/2012
 

Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 10,380 - Kshs. 11,370 p.m. DPP 16 (JG ‘D’),
 

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
 

Benefits
 

House Allowance: Kshs. 3,300 (Nairobi), Kshs. 2,700 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi), Kshs. 2,200 (Other Municipalities), Kshs. 1,900 (Other Areas)
 

Leave Allowance: Kshs. 4,000 p.a.
 

Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 3,000 p.m.
 

Medical Insurance Cover: As per Medical Scheme.
 

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
 

i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
 

ii) A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(is) of vehicle(s) an officer is required to drive;
 

iii) Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT), or any other recognized institution;
 

iv) Passed Suitability Test for Driver Grade III;
 

v) Passed Practical Test for Drivers conducted by the ODPP;
 

vi) A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police; and
 

vii) At least two (2) years driving experience.
 

Age: Below Thirty Five (35) years.
 

Personal Qualities
 

In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:-
 

(i) knowledge in the professional field of specialization;
 

(ii) Communication skills;
 

(iii) Ability to take instructions; and
 

(iv) Organizational skills.
 

Core Skills
 

In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills:
 

(i) Team playing skills;
 

(ii) Care of resources;
 

(iii) Execution of instructions; and
 

(iv) Interpersonal skills.
 

Duties and Responsibilities:
 

An officer at this level will be responsible to the head of the section/division/department where he/she is deployed. 

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:
 

i) Driving a motor vehicle as authorized;
 

ii) Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure etc;
 

iii) Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems;
 

iv) Maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned;
 

v) Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road;
 

vi) Ensuring safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and
 

vii) Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.
 

Senior Support Staff
 

Twelve (12) Posts 

V/No. 4/2012
 

Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 10,380 - Kshs. 11,370 p.m. DPP 16 (JG ‘D’),
 

Terms of Service: Temporary
 

Benefits
 

House Allowance: Kshs. 3,300 (Nairobi), Kshs. 2,700 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi), Kshs. 2,200 (Other Municipalities), Kshs. 1,900 (Other Areas)
 

Leave Allowance: Kshs. 4,000 p.a.
 

Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 3,000 p.m.
 

Medical Insurance Cover: As per Medical Scheme.
 

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: 

• Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) Division IV or Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) Mean Grade D (Plain).
• Age: Below Thirty Five (35) years.

Personal Qualities
 

In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:-
 

i) Team player;
 

ii) Honesty and integrity;
 

iii) Results oriented;
 

iv) Ability to take instructions;
 

v) Creativity and innovativeness;
 

vi) Ability to multi-task; and
 

vii) Ability to care for resources.
 

Core Skills
 

In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills:-
 

i) Communication skills; and
 

ii) Interpersonal skills.
 

Duties and Responsibilities:
 

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Head of the section/division/department where he/she is deployed.

Specific duties and responsibilities entail:
 

i) Ensuring general cleanliness;
 

ii) Preparing and serving tea;
 

iii) Performing general gardening including landscaping, lawn scarping, cutting grass, weeding and pruning;
 

iv) Maintenance of general cleanliness around the office by collection and disposal of litter;
 

v) Moving or carrying office equipment, furniture and ensuring orderly arrangement; and
 

vi) Collecting and disposing waste including papers and ensuring general proper sanitation.
 

How to apply

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by completing ONE application form PSC 2 (Revised 2007). 

The form may be downloaded from the Public Service Commission’s Websites www.publicservice.go.ke and www.psckjobs.go.ke
 

Please Note:

• Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.
• 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 an equal opportunity employer.

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and testimonials during interviews.
 

Completed application forms should be sent to:
 

The Director of Public Prosecutions
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
P.O. Box 30701 - 00100
Nairobi
 

So as to reach the office on or before 25th September, 2012 

Keriako Tobiko, CBS
Director of Public Prosecutions

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