PSC Deputy Director, Probation Jobs in Kenya
Qualifications for appointment
Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years, two (2) of which must be in the grade of Assistant Director Probation, CSG 7 or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Criminology, Law, Counselling Psychology, Social Psychology or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya
Demonstrated professional competences and managerial ability as reflected in work performance and results
Duties and responsibilities
At Headquarters
Coordinate the development, implementation and review of Probation and Aftercare policies
Ensure compliance to the presentence, bail, sentence review, release boards and Power of Mercy function
Coordinate the preparation of supervision reports from field stations
Spearhead the designing, piloting and dissemination of offender-specific intervention models
Coordinate the analysis of efficacy of offender treatment interventions from field stations
Coordinate and implement ratified international conventions on offender management
Spearhead the development and maintenance of a data bank on case committees and their membership
Guide on the compilation of a list of case committees’ members for gazettement
Coordinate the analysis of case committees’ reports and recommendations for the National Probation Case Committee
Spearhead the designing, piloting and dissemination of crime prevention strategies and peacekeeping activities
Coordinate the development and implementation of child and youth justice strategies
Interpret and disseminate offenders’ data and programs to relevant government agencies and stakeholders
Direct surveys and reviews on offender and victims’ services programs
At Regional Offices
Coordinate Community Service Order and Probation and Aftercare functions
Facilitate the preparation and presentation of reports for special needs offenders
Oversee the implementation of restorative justice programs
Facilitate the identification, engagement and induction of Community Probation Volunteers
Oversee supervision and strengthening of Community Probation Volunteer program
Facilitate, organize and participate in case conferences and case committees
At Probation Institutions
Coordinate admission, assessment and classification of probationers
Spearhead the development, implementation and review of supervision plans for all probationers admitted to the institutions
Ensure temporary safe accommodation and provision of basic amenities for all probationers admitted
Coordinate offender vocational training, rehabilitation, treatment and reintegration programs
Coordinate stakeholder engagement on offender management
Coordinate supervision of offenders in accordance with risk levels
Guide on implementation of recommendations of case committees and management committees
Facilitate formal education for school-going probationers as well as relevant skills training
Facilitate empowerment of offenders for resettlement
Prepare periodic progress reports
How to Apply
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