Clerical Officers at ODPP

Join the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions as a Clerical Officer and play a vital role in maintaining efficient operations! Utilize your computer skills and contribute to the administration of justice. Enjoy permanent, pensionable terms and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and a car loan. Ready to start your career? Apply now!

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Pursuant to Section 13 (2) of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Act No. 2 of 2013, the Office shall have power to appoint, control and supervise its staff in a manner and for such purposes as may be necessary for the promotion of the purpose and the object for which the Office is established.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the under listed vacancies:

CLERICAL OFFICER: DPP 11-TWENTY-FIVE (25) POSTS V/NO. 8/2026

Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 41,345 p.m.- Kshs. 69,345 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Benefits:
House Allowance: Kshs.4,500 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.3,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance: Kshs.4,000 p.a.
Medical Insurance Cover: As covered by the Medical Insurance Cover for ODPP staff
Group Life Insurance Cover: As covered by the Group Life Insurance Cover for ODPP staff
Group Personal Accident Insurance Cover: As covered by Group Personal Accident Insurance Cover for ODPP staff
Car loan: Up to Kshs.600,000

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

1. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) grade C Plain;
2. Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution; and
3. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is the entry grade for this cadre. An officer at this level may be deployed at County and Sub county offices. Specifically, duties and responsibilities will include:

1. Maintaining an efficient filing system;
2. Posting different entries in relevant ledgers and requisitions as per the ODPP procedures and provide information used to monitor the utilisation of resources in the institution;
3. Drafting simple correspondences as advised;
4. Compiling simple statistical records based on routine or special sources of information;
5. Receipt and record entry and exit of office information material;
6. Sort and distribute incoming mail;
7. Entry of data in computer regarding prosecution cases;
8. Update and maintain databases as directed to ensure accuracy and up-to-date information;
9. Confirm the mention and hearing notices, fixing hearing and mentions dates with the courts;
10. Give feedback on issues observed in the delivery of work;
11. Open and retrieve files as directed; and
12. Operate photocopiers, scanners, personal computers and voicemail systems.

Apply for this vacancy

Deadline: Monday, March 30, 2026

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