Job Opportunities at National Legal Aid Service - NLAS

National Legal Aid Service (NLAS) – Vacancies

Category: Law / Legal / Government Agency Posted: 13th July 2026 Deadline: 14th August 2026

Open Jobs

1. Director / CEO

2. Senior Deputy Director – Legal Aid

3. Senior Deputy Director – Human Resource Management

4. Deputy Director – Administration

5. Deputy Director – Information Communication Technology

6. Deputy Director – Finance & Accounts

7. Deputy Director – Planning Officer

8. Deputy Director – Corporate Communication

9. Deputy Director – Supply Chain Management

10. Deputy Director – Internal Audit & Risk Assurance

11. Assistant Director – Legal Aid (9 Posts)

12. Assistant Director – Administration

13. Assistant Director – Planning

14. Principal Finance Officer

15. Principal Human Resource Management Assistant

16. Principal Accountant

17. Principal Planning Officer

18. Principal Corporate Communication

19. Senior Legal Aid Officer (10 Posts)

20. Senior Record Management Assistant

21. Senior Accountant

22. Legal Aid Officer I (10 Posts)

23. Legal Clerk I (10 Posts)

24. Supply Chain Management Assistant I

25. Human Resource Management Officer I

26. Legal Aid Clerk II (4 Posts)

27. Record Management Assistant II

28. Legal Aid Clerk III (4 Posts)

29. Driver I (4 Posts)

30. Driver II (5 Posts)

Minimum Requirements (Likely)

Applicants should:

• Hold relevant academic qualifications (Bachelor’s or Master’s in Law, HR, Finance, ICT, Administration, or related fields).

• Be registered with professional bodies where applicable (e.g., LSK for lawyers, ICPAK for accountants).

• Have prior experience in legal aid, public administration, finance, HR, ICT, or supply chain management depending on the role.

• Demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Be familiar with government service delivery frameworks, legal aid processes, and public sector accountability standards.

• Show professionalism, integrity, and alignment with NLAS’s mission of providing affordable, accessible, and sustainable legal aid services to vulnerable and marginalized persons in Kenya.

Role‑specific expectations:

• Director / CEO: Provide strategic leadership and oversee NLAS operations.

• Deputy / Assistant Directors: Manage departmental functions in legal aid, HR, finance, ICT, planning, and communication.

• Legal Aid Officers / Clerks: Deliver legal aid services, case management, and client support.

• Finance / HR / Supply Chain roles: Ensure compliance, resource management, and operational efficiency.

• Drivers: Support transport and logistics for NLAS operations.

How to Apply

NOTE: NLAS Grades 1, 2 & 3 are on a three-years contract basis, renewable once while the rest are on permanent and pensionable terms
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

Application Process

• 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.
• and the letter quoting 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 that 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.
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;v
• Certificate of Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau; and
• Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board or proof of ongoing repayments.