Principal Human Resource Management Assistant

Job Title: Senior Human Resource Management Assistant

Job Reference No. NLAS/PHRMA/5/1/2026/15

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• At least twelve (12) years cumulative work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Human Resource Management Assistant or in a comparable position in the private or the public sector;
• A Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Business Administration (Human Resource Option), or its equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;
• A Certificate in Management Course;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing guidance on the appropriate application of Human Resource Management matters;
• Coordinating and supervising clerical work done in the Section;
• Ensuring proper application and interpretation of Human Resource Management policies, regulations, procedures and systems;
• Supervising Human Resource Management activities in appointments, promotions, complement control, and staff development within the framework of the existing Human Resource policies and regulations;
• Assisting in preparing Agendas for various Human Resource Management Committees;
• Assisting in undertaking training needs analysis, projections and developing training programmes;
• Administering performance appraisal, collating and compiling performance-related data; and
• Assisting in the preparation of Human Resource related reports.

Remuneration

Remuneration will be in accordance with NLAS Salary Scale:

NLAS GRADE 5: 128,570 x 10,755 – 139,325 x 10,755 – 150,080 x 10,755 – 160,835 x 10,755 – 171,590 x 10,755 – 182,345 x 10,755 – 193,100 x 10,755 – 203,855 p.m.

Terms of Service

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

How to Apply

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, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The National Legal Aid Service is an equal opportunity employer; it does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Chapter Six 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; and
• Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board or proof of ongoing repayments.