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’
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 12,510 - Kshs. 16,080 p.m. DPP 14 (JG ‘F’)
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
 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.
 In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:-
ii) Positive working attitude;
iii) Ability to take instructions;
iv) Ability to work with minimum supervision; and
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills:
(i) Oral / written Communication skills;
(iii) Reading and writing skills; and
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;
 Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 12,510 - Kshs. 16,080 p.m. DPP 14 (JG ‘F’)
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
 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.
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:-
iv) Ability to take instructions;
v) Creativity and innovativeness;
vii) Ability to care for resources; and
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills:-
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.
 Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 10,380 - Kshs. 11,370 p.m. DPP 16 (JG ‘D’),
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
 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.
 In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:-
(i) knowledge in the professional field of specialization;
(iii) Ability to take instructions; and
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills:
(iii) Execution of instructions; and
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.
 Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 10,380 - Kshs. 11,370 p.m. DPP 16 (JG ‘D’),
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.In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:-
iv) Ability to take instructions;
v) Creativity and innovativeness;
vi) Ability to multi-task; and
vii) Ability to care for resources.
 In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following skills:-
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.
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by completing ONE application form PSC 2 (Revised 2007). 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

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC) is established under Article 88 of the constitution of Kenya with the mandate of conducting or supervising referenda and elections to any elective body or office established by the Constitution, and any other elections as prescribed by an Act of Parliament. Other duties include delimitation of electorate units, registration of voters, regulation of political parties, voter education, settling of electoral disputes and modernization and reforming of electoral processes and systems.
IEBC ensures that elections are credible, transparent, free and fair. It is committed to upholding national values and principles of good governance and democracy. The Commission adheres to principles of the law on public services especially on leadership and integrity.
The IEBC invites applications for the following positions:-
 1. Manager - Investigation and Prosecutions Effectively and efficiently manage the investigation and prosecutions department.Prepare departmental work plans and ensure implementation of the same within set guidelines.Monitor departmental work performance and ensure no back log on cases.Supervise staff work performance in the department and ensure enhanced productivity.Prepare budgets for the department and ensure proper utilization.To supervise all prosecutions undertaken by the Commission and ensure cases are handled effectively.To assist in Dispute Resolution handling process in the Commission.LLB Degree from a recognized university.Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law.Admitted as an advocate in the High Court of Kenya.At least 8 years’ experience, preferably in criminal prosecutions.Ability to engage in Dispute Resolution.Computer literate.Team player.Being an investigation officer or former prosecutor is an additional advantage.2. Election Offences Prosecution Officer Effectively and efficiently handle prosecution matters.Preparing pleadings and other materials.Appearing in court to present evidence and argue the cases on behalf of the Commission.Advise the commission where necessary on legal matters and undertake legal research.LLB Degree from a recognized university.Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law.Admitted as an advocate in the High Court of Kenya.At least 6 years’ experience, preferably in criminal investigations.Ability to engage in Dispute Resolution.Computer literate.Team player.3. Election Offences Investigation Officer Effectively and efficiently investigate election matters.To supervise investigations undertaken by the commissionThe collection, tabulation and recording of history and data concerning Criminal, undesirable and suspicious persons in electoral units relating to individual and matters calling for special enquiry.Conducting and correspondence and interchange of reports on election matters with the commission.The investigation of complicated criminal offences and furnishing of assistance to commission in cases of inquiries presenting difficult featureThe supervision, where desirable of individuals during election period.Degree in criminology or any other related degree from a recognized university.Being atleast a chief inspector or equivalent.At least 6 years’ experience, preferably in criminal investigations.Ability to engage in Dispute Resolution.Computer literate.Team player.A printed copy of the form and copies of certificates can be dropped or posted to the;
Chief Executive Officer/ Commission Secretary,
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission,
Anniversary Towers, 6th Floor Reception, University Way,
P. O. Box 45371 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
Forms are also available at the Commission Headquarters and Regional Offices. Applications must be received on or before 24th May 2012. The Commission is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing will lead to disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to comply with Chapter Six of the Constitution.