Research Officer- 5 at Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

To apply for the Research Officer- 5 at Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in Kenya, you must hold a Bachelor's Degree in law, Science, Sociology, Criminology, Psychology, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution. Additionally, you need membership to a professional body in your discipline and a Certificate of competence in MS Word, Excel, database management systems, operating systems, desktop publishing, and Statistical Packages like SPSS from a recognized institution. You must also meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

The Research Officer- 5 at Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions job in Kenya involves analyzing court cases and legislation declared unconstitutional, conducting intensive research including academic literature reviews and empirical research, and preparing law digests for accessibility. The role also includes implementing multidisciplinary research approaches to inform public prosecution practice, preparing and presenting concept papers from prioritized activities, and collecting relevant authorities on criminal law to maintain a compendium. You may be deployed to work at Headquarters, Regional, or County Offices under the guidance of a senior officer.

To apply for the Research Officer- 5 at Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Kenya, submit your application online through the ODPP website at www.odpp.go.ke careers page or https://jobs.prosecutions.go.ke/ on a rolling basis. Applications must reach the Office by 30 March 2026 at 5:00 p.m. East African Time, and hard copy applications will not be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce originals of their National Identification Card, academic certificates, professional certificates, and transcripts during interviews.