Job Description
Principal Prosecution Counsel DPP 6 V/No: 5/2023
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) A cumulative number of seven (7) years relevant experience from the date of admission
as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
(ii) Served for at least two (2) years at the level of Senior Prosecution Counsel DPP 7;
(iii) Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
(iv) Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
(v) Admission as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
(vi) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
(vii) Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2o1o; Integrity,
Leadership, Honesty, Accountability and Discipline in the service to people.
NOTE: Possession of a senior Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from
a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
DUTIES AND 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:
r. Undertaking, taking over or discontinue prosecutions on assigned cases;
2. Implementation of prosecutorial policies and guidelines to ensure quality service
delivery;
3. Implementation of individual work plans to ensure that the activities are directed
towards achievement of the strategic plan;
4. Complying with the principles of National values and principles of Good Governance,
Human fights and transparency in order to gain the trust of stakeholders;
5. Preparing court documents and argue applications and petitions;
6. To lodge and prosecute appeals;
Z. Maintaining a record of data and prepare reports on all the matters attended to;
8. Preparing briefs on different legal cases as assigned in a manner that meets the legal
quality standards set;
9. Preparing legal instruments and opinions in line with the mandate of the Office and the
ODPP strategic plan;
10. Analysing investigation files for sufficiency of evidence and advise on whether to or not
to charge; and
11. To undertake research on assigned legal issues and compile reports on findings to ensure
that quality standards are upheld in the delivery of prosecution **"&+