Are you interested in working for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions? If yes, ODPP recruitment 2025/2026 have started and application can be submitted online at the e-recruitment portal www.jobs.proscution.go.ke.
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) was founded in 2011 in line with Kenya constitution to carryout criminal proceedings on alleged offenders brought before any court excerpt court martial. The body is independent of governmental influence but accountable to the public with the aim to foster national interest.
List of open vacancies, requirements and qualifications needed, how to apply and deadline as well as other vital information are available on this page. Endeavour to follow through meticulously.
ODPP Open Vacancies 2025/2026
- Administrative Officer I
- Assistant Director Human Resource Development
- Assistant Director Human Resource Management
- Clerical Officer II
- Personal Secretary II
- Principal Human Resource Management officer
- Principal Public Affairs and Corporate Communication officer
- Prosecution Clerk IV
- Prosecution Counsel II
- Research Officer II
Application Details
- Key qualifications: KCSE, BA, B.Sc., HND, or M.Sc.
- Application Deadline: Tuesday, 15th July 2025
- E-Recruitment Portal: https://jobs.prosecutions.go.ke
Basic Requirements for ODPP Jobs 2025
Citizenship: Candidates interested in applying for Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions recruitment must hail and reside in Kenya with valid National Identity Card or Passport.
KCSE: Applicants must have at least mean D grade in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) including English and Kiswahili languages.
Constitutional Adherence: Applicants must comply with the requirements of chapter six (6) of the Kenya constitution by possessing relevant clearance documents/certificates from KRA, HELB, DCI, EACC etc.
Competencies: Applicant must be proficient in relevant computer applications, strong communication, negotiation, team spirit, analytical and reporting skills etc.
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Job Duties and Qualifications
The responsibilities and qualifications for announced positions are as follow:
1. Administrative Officer I
This officer shall develop policies and strategies that allows efficient administrative flow. Manage outsourced services and provide general safety and security. Office shall be reporting to the Principal Administration Office for delegated administrative duties.
Ideal candidate for this role must:
- Have complete a Degree program from an accredited institution in either Public or Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Business Management etc.
- Applicant must have a total of three (3) years’ work experience in relevant position either in a private or public organization.
- Applicant must be able to work under pressure to catch up with inconvenient deadlines.
2. Assistant Director, Human Resource Development
This officer shall execute duties supporting the Senior Assistant Director by managing human resource development functions, formulation of relevant policies, assessing the need for staff training, observe legal compliance and as well manage budget and reports.
- Qualified candidate must have a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in either Human Resource Management, Public Administration or a close related academic discipline from a recognized institution.
- Must have an accumulate 9 years of relevant work experience and 3 years of these must be in managerial position.
- Candidate must be a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP).
- Must have professional membership and practicing license from Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).
- Must have attended Senior Management Course for at least one (1) month from an accredited institution.
3. Clerical Officer II
This position is open for entry level officers. Your functions shall include managing the filing system, updating ledgers, drafting simple correspondences and operate available office equipment.
- Applicant must have grade C plan in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), certificate in computer application from a recognized institution.
4. Personal Secretary II
Officer shall report directly to the Senior Personal Secretary and carry out duties such as typing documents, maintaining office equipment, handling mails and manage confidential records etc.
- Applicant must have qualifications from Kenya National Examinations Council such as; Typewriting III, Computerizes Document Processing III, Shorthand III, Secretarial Duties II, Office Management, Business English III.
- Must have certificate in computer applications like MS Word, Excel, Access and Internet from an accredited institution.
5. Principal Public Affairs and Corporate Communication officer
The fundamental responsibilities of this officer include managing ODPP branding, maintenance and updating website content, executive PR functions, foster the creation and distribution of newsletters.
- Applicant of this role must have a Bachelor’s degree and Postgraduate diploma in either Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or any other social science course.
- Applicant must be a registered and active member of Public Relations Society of Kenya.
- Must attend a Senior Management Course for at least one (1) month from an accredited institution.
How to Apply for ODPP Recruitment 2025/2026
- Visit the ODPP e-recruitment portal
- Select your preferred position
- Understand the application instruction
- Click register to create an account
- Login to fill the online application form
- Clearly scan and upload required documents and certificates
- Carefully cross-read your application data
- Make your final submission.
Officially, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) recruitment application process is closing on Tuesday, 15th July 2025. Interested individuals who do not apply before the expiration this deadline shall be disqualified off the process. Also, note that shortlisted candidates shall be communicated to via provided email address and SMS.