PSC Secretary, Probation (Correctional Services) Jobs in Kenya
Qualifications for appointment
Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which must be in the grade of Deputy Director, CSG 6, and above 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 qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya
Master’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Law, Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Social Psychology, or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya
Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
Demonstrated professional and managerial competences and ability as reflected in work performance and results
Exhibited thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to probation and aftercare service function
Duties and responsibilities
Oversee the development, implementation, reviewing and interpretation of probation and aftercare services, policies, strategies, standards, guidelines and procedures
Advise the Cabinet Secretary, Principal Secretary and the Chief Justice on matters relating to probation and aftercare services
Ensure compliance to Probation of Offenders Act, Cap 64, Community Service Orders, Cap 93, and other relevant Acts
Provide strategic leadership in the implementation of probation and aftercare programmes, projects and activities
Spearhead institutional reforms in collaboration with other justice administration agencies
Initiate the development, implementation, and review of necessary legal and institutional frameworks
Provide progress reports to the central probation committee on all offenders placed on probation and aftercare services for non-custodial sanctions
Provide secretarial services to central probation committee as per the Probation of Offenders Act, Cap 64 rules 16(2) (4)
Oversee the implementation of counter violence extremism programme in probation and aftercare in collaboration with the National Counter Terrorism Centre
Oversee the development, implementation and review of national standards of probation practice
Establish linkages and collaboration with stakeholders and development partners
Ensure implementation of international treaties and conventions ratified by Kenya on probation practice
Facilitate benchmarks on offender management best practices
Collaborate with criminal justice agencies and other relevant stakeholders for administration of justice
Spearhead the development and implementation of the department’s strategic plans, work plans, budgets, performance contract and performance appraisal
Ensure compliance with good governance and code of ethics
Manage and develop staff in probation and aftercare serviceHow to Apply
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