The National Legal Aid Service (NLAS) has announced 78 job vacancies across various departments.
In a notice on Tuesday, July 14, the state agency invited qualified and interested candidates to submit applications before the deadline.
The advertised positions include Director/CEO, Senior Deputy Director, Legal Aid, Senior Deputy Director, Human Resource and Administration, Deputy Director, Administration, Deputy Director I.C.T, Deputy Director, Finance and Accounts, Deputy Director Planning, Deputy Director, Corporate Communication, Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management and Deputy Director Internal Audit and Risk Assurance.
Others are Assistant Director Legal Aid, Assistant Director Administration, Assistant Director Planning, Principal Finance Officer, Principal HRM Assistant, Principal Accountant, Principal Planning Officer, Principal Corporate Communication Officer, Senior Legal Aid Officer and Senior Record Management Assistant.
NLAS is also seeking to recruit Senior Accountant, Legal Aid Officer, Legal Clerk l, Supply Chain Management Assistant/ Senior, Human Resource Management Officer I, Legal Clerk II, Record Management Assistant II, Legal Clerk III, Driver I and Driver II.
According to the advertisement, positions in Grades 1, 2 and 3 will be offered on a three-year renewable contract basis, while all other positions will be on permanent and pensionable terms.
“NLAS Grades 1, 2& 3 are on a three- years basis, renewable once, while the rest are on permanent and pensionable terms,” part of the advertisement read.
How to apply
Interested candidates are required to submit their applications online to [email protected] quoting the specific position and the reference number.
The application letters should be addressed to: Chief Executive Officer, National Legal Aid Service, P.O Box 45597-00100 Nairobi.
Applicants are further required to attach copies of their National Identity Card, certified copies of academic and professional certificates, supporting documents and testimonials, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae with three referees.
The deadline for submitting the applications is August 14, 2026, at 5:00 pm. The agency stated that hard-copy applications will not be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Successful candidates will be required to present clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), a tax compliance certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), and a certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
They will also be required to present a certificate of clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau and the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
“The National Legal Aid Service is an equal opportunity employer; it does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process,” the notice added.
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