Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

Research Officer (5 Posts)

Nairobi

Posted 01 April, 2026

Deadline 06 April, 2026

LegalFull-TimeEntry-level(0-1 yr)

Job Description

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is the National Prosecuting Authority in Kenya, mandated by the Constitution to prosecute all criminal cases in the country. This position for Research Officer is intended to support the prosecutorial functions of the office through rigorous data management and thematic research.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

Academic Background: A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Law, Science, Sociology, Criminology, Psychology, or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution.
Professional Membership: Membership to any professional body as per the specific discipline.
Technical Competence: A certificate of competence from a recognized institution in:
- Word processing (Ms Word, Word Perfect)
- Spreadsheets (Ms Excel, Lotus)
- Database management (Ms Access, Dbase, Oracle, Sequential Query Languages – SQL)
- Operating systems (Windows)
- Desktop publishing (PageMaker, Photoshop)
- Statistical Packages (SPSS)
Constitutional Compliance: Must meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official ODPP recruitment portal at jobs.prosecutions.go.ke. Ensure all applications are submitted before the deadline.