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KWS Senior Prosecutor Job in Kenya




Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is a State Corporation whose responsibility is to manage and conserve wildlife in Kenya.



The Service seeks to recruit a dynamic, innovative and experienced individual to fill the following position at its Headquarters:

Senior Prosecutor




JG ”5” 



One (1) Post
Reporting to the Head Investigations, the overall responsibility will be to ensure successful and efficient prosecution of all cases under the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013.

 


Duties & Responsibilities


  • Prosecution of cases under the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013

  • Co-ordination and management of prosecution activities.

  • Liaising with other law enforcement agencies and the Judiciary with respect to wildlife crime cases

  • Preparing and drafting necessary court documents including amended charges and submissions

  • Ensure that suspects are prosecuted on the right charges before the appropriate Court

  • Ensure training and gazettment of KWS Prosecutors

  • Prepare work plans, budgets and relevant prosecution reports

  • Performing any other duties that may be assigned from time to time


Job Requirements


  • Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution

  • Post graduate Diploma in Law

  • Advocate of the High Court.

  • Must be a member of a recognized professional body

  • Three (3) years relevant working experience

  • Possession of valid Certificate of Good Conduct obtained from the CID


Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, copy of ID card, detailed CV indicating work experience, current remuneration and employer, daytime telephone contact – both office and mobile, names, addresses and emails of three (3) referees to the address below not later than 31st March, 2016 at 4.00pm.

Director General




Kenya Wildlife Service



P. O. Box 40241 – 00100



Nairobi, Kenya.

Application email: hra@kws.go.ke


KWS is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and culture; women and persons with disabilities are therefore encouraged to apply.






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