Deputy Director Planning Officer
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Deputy Director Planning Officer
Job Reference No.: NLAS/DDPO/3/1/2026/07
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- At least 15 (Fifteen) years cumulative work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director, Planning or in a comparable position in the Public or Private Sector.
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Economics and Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Statistics, Economics and Finance, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Economic Policy, Planning and Management, Statistics, Business Administration, Project Planning and Management, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Certificate in Leadership Course.
- A valid practicing license where applicable.
- Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable.
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Deputy Director Planning Officer is responsible for the following functions:
- Spearheading the development and formulation of policies, strategies and programs.
- Providing advice on capital projects to ensure alignment with the strategic business goals of the Service.
- Centralizing appraisal and cost benefit analysis for all projects.
- Supporting departments to develop and review Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Spearheading the development of a knowledge management system and data repository for appraised projects for future referencing.
- Ensuring the provision of standardized project planning guidelines, methods, systems, tools and metrics for consistent value outcomes.
- Monitoring and evaluating progress of all key Hospital Projects and programmes in coordination with Project Managers and initiative owners.
- Overseeing the designing and disseminating of monitoring and evaluation tools.
- Overseeing the compiling and disseminating of M&E reports.
- Coordinating the development, evaluation and reviewing of the Service’s Strategic Plan.
- Spearheading the development, implementation and evaluation of the Service’s Performance Contract.
- Facilitating the compilation and dissemination of periodic performance reports.
Remuneration
Remuneration will be in accordance with the NLAS Salary Scale:
NLAS Grade 3: 202,875 x 19,303 – 22,2178 x 19,305 – 241,483 x 19,305 – 260,788 x 19,305 – 280,093 x 19,305 – 299,398 x 19,305 – 318,703 x 19,305 – 338,008 x 19,305 – 357,313 p.m.
Note: NLAS Grades 1, 2 & 3 are on a three-year contract basis, renewable once, while the rest are on permanent and pensionable terms.
Application Process
Interested persons who meet the minimum criteria are requested to submit applications enclosing copies of the following documents:
- National Identity Card.
- Certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
- Any supporting documents and testimonials.
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae with three referees.
More detailed job descriptions for these vacancies can be accessed on our website: www.nlas.go.ke
All applications should be submitted ONLINE to [email protected] on or before 14th August 2026 at 5:00pm Kenyan time. The letter must quote the specific position and the reference number, e.g., NLAS/CEO/1/1/2026/01.
All application letters should be addressed to:
Chief Executive Officer,
National Legal Aid Service,
P.O Box 45597-00100,
Nairobi.
Please note: Hard copy applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
The National Legal Aid Service is an equal opportunity employer; it does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
Additional Requirements
Successful candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of Leadership and Integrity as set out in Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya and shall be required to present the following documents before being issued with an offer letter:
- Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
- Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority.
- Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
- Certificate of Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau.
- Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board or proof of ongoing repayments.
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