Summary: Job Title: Assistant Director Administration

Job Details

  • Deadline: 14/08/2026
  • Company: National Legal Aid Service
  • Location: Nairobi
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Salary: Open

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Director Administration

Date Posted: 13/07/2026

Job Type: Full Time

Employer: National Legal Aid Service

Industry: Administration

Salary: Open

Location: Nairobi

Country: Kenya

Deadline: 14/08/2026

Administration Jobs, National Legal Aid Service Jobs.

Looking for an administration job in Kenya? NLAS is hiring an Assistant Director, Administration skilled in public administration, office management, strategic planning, and human resource management.

JOB REFERENCE NO: NLAS/ADA/4/1/2026/12

Qualifications

The following are the recognized qualifications for the cadre

At least twelve (12) years’ cumulative work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal Administration Officer or in a comparable position in the Private or Public Sector

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration, Business Administration, Business Management, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration, Transport and Logistics, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

Membership in a relevant professional body

Certificate in Leadership Course

A valid practicing license

Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Director Administration is responsible for the following functions

Supervise the development, implementation, and review of administrative department policies, strategies, standards, guidelines, and procedures

Manage the maintenance of the workplace environment

Ensure environmental safety, hygiene, and sanitation

Assist in the management of administrative personnel

Coordinate the provision of transport and logistics to NLAS staff

Control and monitor the location and movement of equipment

Maintain custody of the assets register

Control the utilization and allocation of office space and resources

Coordinate the maintenance of hospital infrastructure and equipment

Conduct staff performance appraisals

Provide guidance in interdepartmental activities

Participate in the management of outsourced services

Ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

Oversee the preparation and submission of periodic reports; and

Identify the training needs of staff working in the department.

Remuneration

NLAS Grade 4

Kshs. 159,916 x 14,208 – 174,124 x 14,208 – 188,332 x 14,208 – 202,540 x 14,208 – 216,748 x 14,208 – 230,956 x 14,208 – 245,164 x 14,211 – 259,375 p.m.

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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

recruitment@nlas.go.ke

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.

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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.

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