Prosecution Counsel (140 Positions)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting criminal and related proceedings in relation to cases instituted before courts of law.
• Analyzing judgments and preparing appropriate documents for appeal, review, or revision and related proceedings where necessary.
• Conducting pre-trial, in-trial, and post-trial prosecution strategies.
• Advising government departments and agencies on criminal matters.
• Conducting the prosecution of criminal cases.
• Drafting pleadings.
• Ensuring prudent management of resources.
• Participating in the development and implementation of annual work plans, procurement plans, and budgets.
• Collecting, collating, analyzing, and submitting criminal statistical data and reports.
• Liaising with the police and other law enforcement agencies.
• Conducting legal research on assigned files.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized university.
• A Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education.
• Admission as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Membership in the Law Society of Kenya in good standing.
• Compliance with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE (no hard copy applications will be accepted) through the ODPP website careers page at www.odpp.go.ke or via the recruitment portal https://jobs.prosecutions.go.ke/.

Applications must reach the Office on or before 30th March, 2026 by 5.00 p.m. (East African Time).

Additional Information:

• The ODPP is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons with disabilities, intersex individuals, and those from marginalized or minority communities to apply.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce original National Identification Cards, academic and professional certificates, and transcripts during the interview process.