Vacant Positions in the Office of the Director of Public
Prosecutions And The State Law Office
Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the positions shown
below.
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their
applications online through one of the Commission’s websites
www.publicservice.go.ke and www.psckjobs.go.ke OR by completing ONE
application form PSC 2 (Revised 2007). The form may be downloaded from the
Commission’s websites.
Please Note
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Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. ALL
the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.
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Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
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Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
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The Public Service Commission Is Committed To Availing Equal Employment
Opportunities To All Kenyans. People With Disabilities Who Meet The
Requirements Of The Advertised Jobs Are Encouraged To Apply.
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce
originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional
certificates, original transcripts and testimonials during interviews.
Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of
appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.
Completed application forms should be sent to:
The Secretary
Public Service Commission Of Kenya
P.O. Box 30095 – 00100
Nairobi,
so as to reach the Commission on or before 20th September, 2012
Vacancies in the Office Of The Director of Public
Prosecutions
Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions
Three (3) Posts V/No.188/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.120,270 – Ksh.180,660 p.m.
DPP 3 (SLG 8, Job Group ‘S’)
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
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House Allowance Ksh. 60,000 p.m
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Non Practising Allowance Ksh. 40,000 p.m.
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Leave Allowance Ksh. 11,500 p.a.
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Commuter allowance Ksh 20,000 p. m
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Robe Allowance Ksh. 5,000 p.a.
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Responsibility Allowance Ksh. 12,000 p.m.
·
Entertainment Allowance Ksh. 7,500 p.m.
·
Medical Scheme As covered by the medical scheme for civil servants
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
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a cumulative service of twenty (20) years, three (3) of which should have been
at the level of Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions DPP 5/SLG 6/Job Group
‘Q’ and above or relevant and equivalent level in the wider Public Service or
Private Sector or be a practicing Advocate;
·
a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
·
a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the council of legal education;
·
been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
·
proficiency in computer applications;
·
demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work
performance; and
·
exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and objectives
and the ability to relate them to proper management of legal affairs.
Note: Possession of a relevant Masters degree and a
Strategic Leadership Development Programme will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be professionally responsible to the Director of
Public Prosecutions, and administratively to the Director of Public
Prosecutions through the Secretary, Public Prosecutions.
The officer will head any of the following departments of
the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions;
Department of Offences against the Person; Department of Economic,
International and Emerging Crimes, Department of County Affairs and Regulatory
Prosecutions or such other Department as may be established in the Office of
the Director of Public Prosecutions.
As head of department, the core duties of the officer include:
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overall supervision and management of the day to day operations of the
department;
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exercising constitutional and legal prosecutorial powers and functions for and
on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions;
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providing positive, technical ,professional and managerial leadership to the
department;
·
leading in designing, development and implementation of strategies, systems,
plans and policies necessary to enable the department to deliver services to
the government and the public effectively, efficiently and fairly;
·
leading in the development, launching, dissemination and implementation
of key prosecutorial instruments including the national prosecution policy; the
code of conduct & ethics for prosecutors and the training manual for
prosecutors;
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leading, managing, supervising, monitoring and evaluating the performance of
professional prosecuting counsels and support staff in the department;
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representing the State in sensitive and complex criminal prosecutions, appeals
and judicial reviews and constitutional petitions and references;
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directing, guiding and supervising prosecution counsels in the department in
devising and executing pre-trial, in-trial and post-trial prosecution
strategies and techniques to ensure efficient, effective and just prosecution
results;
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co-ordinating, supervising and monitoring the training and capacity
building of public prosecutors, para-legal and support staff in the department;
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organizing and conducting seminars, workshops, conferences and/or symposia on
topical criminological issues for staff of the department in order to broaden
their knowledge, skills and expertise;
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directing and supervising the conduct of legal research in the department;
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directing, coordinating and supervising the receipt, recording and processing
of criminal investigation files submitted to the office of the Director of
Public Prosecutions by investigative agencies and rendering general legal
advice to government Ministries/Departments and State Corporations on matters
pertaining to the application of criminal law and prosecution policy;
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providing effective leadership in the development of strategic alliances to
promote and strengthen collaborative and symbiotic partnerships and networks
between the department and other criminal justice agencies and stakeholders;
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co-ordinating and supervising the collection, collation and analysis of
criminal statistical data and the publication and submission of statutory
reports relating to the mandate of the department;
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soliciting and mobilizing donor support (technical, material and financial) for
key reform initiatives undertaken by the department;
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performing other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director
of Public Prosecutions from time to time.
Senior Assistant Director Of Public Prosecutions
Twelve (12) Posts V/No.189/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.109,089 – Ksh.144,928 p.m.
DPP 4 (SLG 7, Job Group ‘R’)
Terms of Service Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
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House Allowance: Ksh. 40,000 (Nairobi), Ksh.20,000 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru,
Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi,Ksh. 15,000(Other
Municipalities), Ksh. 12,000 (Other Areas)
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Non Practising Allowance Ksh. 20,000 p.m.
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Leave Allowance Ksh. 11,200 p.a.
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Robe Allowance Ksh. 5,000 p.a.
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Responsibility Allowance Ksh. 10,000 p.m.
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Commuter Allowance Ksh. 16,000 p.m.
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Entertainment Allowance Ksh. 7,200 p.m.
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Medical Scheme As covered by the medical scheme for civil servants
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
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a cumulative service of eighteen (18) years, three (3) of which should
have been at the level of Senior Principal Prosecution Counsel, DPP 6/SLG 5/
Job Group ‘P’ and above or relevant and equivalent level in the wider Public
Service or Private Sector or be a practicing Advocate;
·
a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
·
a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
·
been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
·
proficiency in computer applications; and
·
demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work
performance.
NOTE: Possession of a relevant Masters degree and a
Strategic Leadership Development Programme will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level may be deployed to head any of the divisions/legal
units at the Headquarters or County offices
Specific duties and responsibilities at this level include;-
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initiating policy research;
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iundertaking prosecutions and research on legal issues;
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ireviewing legislation, legal documents/instruments, opinions and briefs;
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ipreparing periodic reports and ensuring compliance with regional and
international instruments;
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preparing cabinet briefs, papers and memoranda;
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developing strategies for stakeholder consultations and engagement;
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developing proposals for reform on emerging legal issues;
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ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human
rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity;
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iadvising Ministries/Departments on legal policy issues.
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implementation and realization of strategic plans and objectives in respect of
the legal function;
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coordinating and implementing work plans for the Division/Legal Unit;
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preparing and implementing performance appraisal systems;
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preparing Divisional/Legal Unit budgets;
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managing resources; and
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supervision, control, discipline, staff training and development; and
Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions
Thirteen (13) Posts V/No.190/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 – Ksh.120,270 p.m.
DPP 5 (SLG 6, Job Group ‘Q’)
Terms of Service Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
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House Allowance: Ksh 40,000 (Nairobi), Ksh.20,000 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru,
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Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi, Ksh. 15,000 (Other
Municipalities), Ksh.12,000 (Other Areas)
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Non Practising Allowance Ksh. 20,000 p.m.
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Leave Allowance Ksh. 8,000 p.a.
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Responsibility Allowance Ksh. 20,000 p.m.
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Commuter Allowance Ksh. 14,000 p.m.
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Entertainment Allowance Ksh. 1,700 p.m.
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Medical Scheme As covered by the medical scheme for civil servants
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
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a cumulative service of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which should have been
at the level of Principal Prosecution Counsel, DPP 7/SLG 4/Job group ‘N’ and
above or relevant and equivalent level in the wider Public Service or Private
Sector or be a practicing Advocate;
·
a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
·
a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
·
been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
·
proficiency in computer applications; and
·
demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work
performance.
NOTE: Possession of a relevant Masters degree and a
Strategic Leadership Development Programme will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level may be deployed to head any of the sections/legal
units at the Headquarters or the County offices.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
·
undertaking prosecutions, law review and research on assigned legal issues;
·
analyzing research data and compiling reports;
·
preparing preliminary legal documents/instruments, opinions and briefs;
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coordinating stakeholder consultations;
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settling criminal charges;
·
ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human
rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity;
·
advising Ministries/Departments/Agencies on legal policy issues;
·
working in liaison with the Witness Protection Agency on issues of protection
of witnesses;
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screening possible criminal prosecutions from police;
·
studying and evaluating case files presented for decisions whether to or not to
charge;
·
analyzing judgments, rulings and orders;
·
preparing appropriate documents for appeal, review or revision and related
proceedings;
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handling appeals;
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reviewing investigations from various law enforcement agencies;
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formulating plea offers; and
·
preparing themes for cases and anticipating legal problems or objectives.
Senior Principal Prosecution Counsel
Sixteen (16) Posts V/No.191/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.77,527 – Ksh.103,894 p.m.
DPP 6 (SLG 5, Job Group ‘P’)
Terms of Service Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
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House Allowance Ksh. 40,000 (Nairobi), Ksh. 20,000 (Mombasa, Kisumu,
Nakuru, Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi, Ksh. 15,000 (Other
Municipalities), Ksh. 12,000 (Other Areas)
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Non Practising Allowance Ksh. 20,000 p.m.
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Leave Allowance Ksh. 6,000 p.a.
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Responsibility Allowance Ksh. 4,000 p.m.
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Commuter Allowance Ksh. 12,000 p.m.
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Entertainment Allowance Ksh. 1,500 p.m.
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Medical Scheme As covered by the medical scheme for civil servants
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
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a cumulative service of twelve (12) years, three (3) of which should have been
at the level of Senior Prosecution Counsel, DPP 8/SLG 3/Job Group ‘M’ and above
or relevant and equivalent level in the wider Public Service or Private Sector
or be a practicing Advocate;
·
a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
·
a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
·
been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
·
proficiency in computer applications;
·
shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
NOTE: Possession of a relevant Masters degree and a
Senior Management Course will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level may be deployed in any of the offices at the
Headquarters or County offices. Specific duties and responsibilities include:
·
undertaking prosecutions and law review;
·
researching on assigned legal issues;
·
analyzing research data and compiling reports;
·
preparing preliminary legal documents/instruments;
·
preparing legal opinions;
·
coordinating stakeholder consultations;
·
studying and evaluating case files presented for decisions whether to appeal
and make appropriate decisions;
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handling appeals;
·
reviewing investigations from various law enforcement agencies;
·
formulating plea offers;
·
preparing themes for cases and anticipating legal problems or objectives;
·
ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human
rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity; and
·
advising Ministries/Departments on legal policy issues.
Principal Prosecution Counsel
Fourteen (14) Posts V/No.192/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.48,190 – Ksh.65,290 p.m.
DPP 7 (SLG 4, Job Group ‘N’)
Terms of Service Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
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House Allowance Ksh. 24,000 (Nairobi), Ksh.17,000 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru,
Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi, Ksh. 13,000 (Other
Municipalities), Ksh. 11,000 (Other Areas)
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Non Practising Allowance Ksh. 15,000 p.m.
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Leave Allowance Ksh. 6,000 p.a.
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Responsibility Allowance Ksh. 3,200 p.m.
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Commuter Allowance Ksh. 8,000 p.m.
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Entertainment Allowance Ksh. 1,500 p.m.
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Medical Scheme As covered by the medical scheme for civil servants
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
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served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the level of Senior
Prosecution Counsel, DPP 8/SLG 3/Job Group ‘M’ or relevant and equivalent level
in the wider Public Service or Private Sector or be a practicing Advocate;
·
a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
·
a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
·
been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
·
proficiency in computer applications and;
·
shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and result.
NOTE: Possession of a Senior Management Course will be an
added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level may be deployed at the Headquarters or County offices.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
·
undertaking general prosecution work and research on assigned legal issues;
·
analyzing research data and compiling reports;
·
preparing preliminary legal documents/instruments;
·
preparing legal opinions;
·
undertaking law review;
·
ensuring compliance with regional and international instruments;
·
ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human
rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity; and
·
organizing stakeholder consultations;
·
studying and evaluating case files presented for decisions whether or not to
charge;
·
analyzing judgments, rulings and orders;
·
preparing appropriate documents for appeal, review or revision and related
proceedings;
·
studying and evaluating case files presented for decisions;
·
handling appeals; and
·
reviewing investigations from various law enforcement agencies.
Senior Prosecution Counsel
Twenty Seven (27) Posts V/No.193/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.41,590 – Ksh.55,840 p.m.
DPP 8 (SLG 3, Job Group ‘M’)
Terms of Service Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
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House Allowance Ksh. 20,000 (Nairobi), Ksh.15,000 (Mombasa, Kisumu,Nakuru,
Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi, Ksh. 12,000 (Other
Municipalities), Ksh.10,000 (Other Areas)
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Non Practising Allowance Ksh. 15,000 p.m.
·
Leave Allowance Ksh.5,000 p.a.
·
Responsibility Allowance Ksh. 3,200 p.m.
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Commuter Allowance Ksh. 8,000 p.m.
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Medical Scheme As covered by the medical scheme for civil servants
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
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served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the level of Prosecution
Counsel I DPP 9/SLG 2/Job Group ‘L’ or in a relevant and equivalent level in
the Wider Public Service or Private Sector or be a practicing Advocate;
·
a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
·
a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
·
been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
·
proficiency in computer applications; and
·
shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and result.
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level may be deployed at any of the Headquarters or County
offices.
Specific duties include;-
·
undertaking research on assigned legal issues;
·
analyzing research data and compiling reports;
·
preparing preliminary legal documents/instruments;
·
advising on various legal policy issues;
·
liaising with Witness Protection Agency on issues of protection of witnesses;
·
screening possible criminal prosecutions from the police; and
·
studying and evaluating case files presented for decisions whether or not to
charge.
Prosecution Counsel I
Thirty Five (35)
Posts V/No.194/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.35,910 – Ksh.45,880 p.m.
DPP 9 (SLG 2, Job Group ’L’)
Terms of Service Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
·
House Allowance Ksh. 20,000 (Nairobi), Ksh.15,000 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru,
Nyeri,Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi, Ksh. 12,000 (Other Municipalities),
Ksh.10,000 (Other Areas)
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Non Practicing Allowance Ksh. 15,000 p.m.
·
Leave Allowance Ksh.5,000 p.a.
·
Responsibility Allowance Ksh. 3,200 p.m.
·
Commuter Allowance Ksh. 6,000 p.m.
·
Medical Scheme As covered by the medical scheme for civil servants
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
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served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the level of Prosecution Counsel
II DPP 10/SLG l/Job Group ‘K’ or in a relevant and equivalent level in the
Wider Public Service or Private Sector or be a practicing Advocate;
·
a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
·
a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
·
been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
·
proficiency in computer applications; and
·
shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and result.
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level may be deployed at the Headquarters or County offices.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
·
researching on assigned legal issues;
·
collecting and collating research data;
·
advising on various legal policy issues;
·
screening possible criminal prosecutions from police;
·
studying and evaluating case files presented for decision whether or not to
charge; and
·
preparing themes for cases and anticipating legal problems or objectives.
Prosecution Counsel II
Twenty Eight (28)
Posts V/No.195/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.31,020 – Ksh.41,590 p.m.
DPP 10 (SLG 1, Job Group ‘K’)
Terms of Service Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
·
House Allowance Ksh. 10,000 (Nairobi), Ksh. 8,000 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru,
Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi, Ksh. 6,000 (Other
Municipalities), Ksh. 5,000 (Other Areas)
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Non Practising Allowance Ksh. 15,000 p.m.
·
Leave Allowance Ksh. 5,000 p.a.
·
Responsibility Allowance Ksh. 2,500 p.m.
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Commuter Allowance Ksh. 5,000 p.m.
·
Medical Scheme As covered by the medical scheme for civil servants
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
·
a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
·
a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
and
·
been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry grade for this cadre. An officer at this level may be
deployed to work at the Headquarters or County offices under the guidance of a
more senior and experienced officer.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
·
undertaking prosecutions;
·
researching on assigned legal issues;
·
collecting and collating research data;
·
interviewing clients for proper referrals; and
·
preparing themes for cases and anticipating legal problems or objectives.
Vacancies in the State Law Office
Chief Litigation Counsel
One (1) Post
V/No.196/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.120,270 – Ksh.180,660 p.m.
SLG 8 (Job Group ‘S’)
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
·
House Allowance Ksh. 60,000 p.m
·
Non Practising Allowance Ksh. 40,000 p.m.
·
Leave Allowance Ksh. 11,500 p.a.
·
Commuter allowance Ksh 20,000 p. m
·
Robe Allowance Ksh. 5,000 p.a.
·
Responsibility Allowance Ksh. 12,000 p.m.
·
Entertainment Allowance Ksh. 7,500 p.m.
·
Medical Scheme As covered by the medical scheme for civil servants
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
·
a cumulative service of twenty (20) years, three (3) of which should have been
at the grade of Deputy Chief Litigation Counsel SLG 6 (Job Group ‘Q’) and above
or relevant and equivalent level in the wider Public Service or Private Sector
or be a practicing Advocate;
·
a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
·
a Postgraduate Diploma in legal studies from the council of legal education;
·
been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
·
proficiency in computer applications;
·
demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work
performance; and
·
exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and
the ability to relate them to proper management of legal affairs.
NOTE: Possession of a relevant Masters degree and a
Strategic Leadership Development Programme will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
·
The Chief Litigation Counsel is the head of the Civil Litigation
·
Department and is responsible to the Attorney General through the Solicitor
General for the proper functioning of the Department. He/She will also be
in-charge of the management and development of departmental field offices.
Deputy Chief Litigation Counsel
Two (2) Posts V/No.197/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 – Ksh.120,270 p.m.
SLG 6 (Job Group ‘Q’)
Terms of Service Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
·
House Allowance Ksh. 40,000
·
Non Practising Allowance Ksh. 20,000 p.m.
·
Leave Allowance Ksh. 8,000 p.a.
·
Responsibility Allowance Ksh. 4,000 p.m.
·
Commuter Allowance Ksh. 12,000 p.m.
·
Entertainment Allowance Ksh. 1,700 p.m.
·
Leave Entitlement 30 Working days p.a.
·
Medical Scheme As covered by the medical scheme for civil servants
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
·
a cumulative service of Fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which should have been
at the level of Principal Litigation Counsel , SLG 4 (Job group ‘N’) and above
or relevant and equivalent level in the wider Public Service or Private Sector
or be a practicing Advocate;
·
a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
·
a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
·
been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
·
proficiency in computer applications; and
·
demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work
performance.
NOTE: Possession of a relevant Masters degree and a
Strategic Leadership Development Programme will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities at this level include:
·
administration of Civil Registry;
·
conduction cases for and on behalf of Government Ministries/Departments and
State Corporations;
·
allocating case files;
·
filing memoranda of appearance in all suits against the Government, State
Corporations or those given legal aid when summons require such appearance;
·
undertaking arbitrations; and
·
undertaking research in the Department.
Senior Principal Litigation Counsel
Two (2) Posts V/No.198/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.77,527 – Ksh.103,894 p.m.
SLG 5 (Job Group ‘P’)
Terms of Service Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
·
House Allowance Ksh. 40,000 p.m.
·
Non Practising Allowance Ksh. 20,000 p.m.
·
Leave Allowance Ksh. 6,000 p.a.
·
Responsibility Allowance Ksh. 4,000 p.m.
·
Commuter Allowance Ksh. 12,000 p.m.
·
Entertainment Allowance Ksh. 1,500 p.m.
·
Medical Scheme As covered by the medicalscheme for civil servants
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
·
a cumulative service of twelve (12) years, three (3) of which should have been
at the level of Senior Litigation Counsel, SLG 3 (Job Group ‘M’) and above or
relevant and equivalent level in the wider Public Service or Private Sector or
be a practicing Advocate;
·
a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
·
a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
·
been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
·
proficiency in computer applications;
·
shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
NOTE: Possession of a relevant Masters degree or a Senior
Management Course will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:
·
providing Legal advice to and litigation on behalf of Government;
·
allocating case files;
·
undertaking arbitrations;
·
undertaking research in the Department;
·
handling of notices to sue;
·
drawing pleading;
·
filing memorandum of appearances;
·
heading field stations; and
·
asset tracing and recovery/debt collection
Senior Deputy Registrar General I
One (1) Post V/No.199/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.109,089 – Ksh.144,928 p.m.
SLG 7 (Job Group ‘R’)
Terms of Service Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
·
House Allowance Ksh. 40,000 p.m.
·
Non Practising Allowance Ksh. 20,000 p.m.
·
Leave Allowance Ksh. 11,200 p.a.
·
Robe Allowance Ksh. 5,000 p.a.
·
Responsibility Allowance Ksh. 10,000 p.m.
·
Commuter Allowance Ksh. 16,000 p.m.
·
Entertainment Allowance Ksh. 7,200 p.m.
·
Medical Scheme As covered by the medical scheme for civil servants
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
·
a cumulative service of eighteen (18) years, three (3) of which should have
been at the level of Deputy Registrar General, SLG 5 (Job Group ‘P’) and above
or relevant and equivalent level in the wider Public Service or Private Sector
or be a practicing Advocate;
·
a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
·
a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
·
been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;;
·
proficiency in computer applications; and
·
demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work
performance.
NOTE: Possession of a relevant Masters degree and a
Strategic Leadership Development Programme will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
A Senior Deputy Registrar General I is responsible to the Registrar General for
the co-ordination and control of all the administrative and professional
activities of the department.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
·
being an Official receiver and/or Deputy Registrar of deeds of arrangements,
marriages, coat of arms, societies, books and newspapers, adoptions and
legitimated persons;
·
being the Secretary, College of Arms; or Senior Deputy Registrar of Companies,
business names, chattels transfer, building societies, limited partnerships and
hire purchase agreements, and in-charge of all financial institutions and
building societies in liquidation; and
·
co-ordinating research in the Department.
Senior Principal Parliamentary Counsel
– One (1) Post V/No.200/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.77,527 – Ksh.103,894 p.m.
SLG 5 (Job Group ‘P’)
Terms of Service Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
·
House Allowance Ksh. 40,000
·
Non Practising Allowance Ksh. 20,000 p.m.
·
Leave Allowance Ksh.6,000 p.a.
·
Responsibility Allowance Ksh. 4,000 p.m.
·
Commuter Allowance Ksh. 12,000 p.m.
·
Entertainment Allowance Ksh. 1,500 p.m.
·
Leave Entitlement 30 Working days p.a.
·
Medical Scheme As covered by the medicalscheme for civil servants
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
·
a cumulative service of twelve (12) years, three (3) of which should have been
at the level of Senior Parliamentary Counsel, SLG 3 (Job Group ‘M’) and above
or relevant and equivalent level in the wider Public Service or Private Sector
or be a practicing Advocate;
·
a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
·
a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
·
been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
·
proficiency in computer applications;
·
shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
NOTE: Possession of a relevant Masters degree or a Senior
Management Course will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level include:
·
drafting all types of legislation including bills, subsidiary legislation and
notices of appointment to public offices;
·
advising Government Ministries/Departments and State Corporations on
legislative and legal matters;
·
preparing statutes for revision and publication of the annual supplement to the
Laws of Kenya;
·
publishing legislative supplement of the Kenya Gazette in liaison with
Government;
·
attending to passage of Bills in the National Assembly and preparing vellum
copies for assent and subsequent publication of Acts in the Gazette; and
·
undertaking research in the Department.
Principal State Counsel
Three (3) Posts
V/No.201/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.48,190 - Ksh.65,290 p.m.
SLG 4 (Job Group ‘N‘)
Benefits
·
House Allowance: Ksh. 24,000 (Nairobi), Ksh.17,000 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru,
Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi, Ksh. 13,000 (Other
Municipalities), Ksh. 11,000 (Other Areas)
·
Non Practising Allowance Ksh. 15,000 p.m.
·
Leave Allowance Ksh. 6,000 p.a.
·
Responsibility Allowance Ksh. 3,200 p.m.
·
Commuter Allowance Ksh. 8,000 p.m.
·
Entertainment Allowance Ksh. 1,500 p.m.
·
Medical Scheme As covered by the medicalscheme for civil servants
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
·
served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Senior State
Counsel, SLG 3 (Job Group ‘M’) or relevant and equivalent level in the wider
Public Service or Private Sector or be a practicing Advocate;
·
a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
·
a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
·
been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
·
proficiency in computer applications; and
·
demonstrated administrative and professional competence in work performance at
that level.
NOTE: Possession of a Senior Management Course will be an
added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
·
advising Government Ministries/Departments on criminal cases;
·
undertaking general prosecution work and civil litigation arising out of
criminal cases;
·
undertaking statistical and research work in the Department.
Senior State Counsel
Two (2) Posts
V/No.202/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.41,590 - Ksh.55,840 p.m.
SLG 3 (Job Group ‘M’)
Benefits
·
House Allowance: Ksh. 20,000 (Nairobi), Ksh.15,000 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru,
Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi, Ksh. 12,000 (Other
Municipalities), Ksh.10,000 (Other Areas)
·
Non Practising Allowance Ksh. 15,000 p.m.
·
Leave Allowance Ksh. 5,000 p.a.
·
Responsibility Allowance Ksh. 3,200 p.m.
·
Commuter Allowance Ksh. 8,000 p.m.
·
Medical Scheme As covered by the medical scheme for civil servants
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
·
served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of State Counsel l
or in a relevant and equivalent level in the wider Public Service or Private
Sector;
·
a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
·
a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
·
been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
·
proficiency in computer applications; and
·
demonstrated administrative and professional competence in work performance at
that level.
Duties and Responsibilities
·
drafting local agreements, international documents, contracts and treaties;
·
advising the ministry/department on the interpretations thereof and writing
opinions under guidance of senior officers;
·
attending meetings seminars, negotiations and preparing briefs thereon and;
·
undertaking research in the department.
State Counsel II
Thirty Four (34) Posts
V/No.203/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.31,020 – Ksh.41,590 p.m.
SLG 1 (Job Group ‘K’)
Terms of Service Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits
·
House Allowance: Ksh.10,000 (Nairobi), Ksh.8,000, (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru,
Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Kitale, Malindi, Ksh. 6,000 (Other
Municipalities), Ksh.5,000 (Other Areas)
·
Non Practising Allowance Ksh. 15,000 p.m.
·
Leave Allowance Ksh. 5,000 p.a.
·
Responsibility Allowance Ksh. 2,500 p.m.
·
Commuter Allowance Ksh. 5,000 p.m.
·
Medical Scheme As covered by the medical scheme for civil servants
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
·
a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
·
a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
and
·
been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work
under a senior and more experienced officer in the performance of legal duties.
Bernadette M. Nzioki, Ebs
Secretary
Public Service Commission Of Kenya