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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 Planning

Date Posted: 13/07/2026

Job Type: Full Time

Employer: National Legal Aid Service

Industry: Project Management

Salary: Open

Location: Nairobi

Country: Kenya

Deadline: 14/08/2026

Project Management Jobs, National Legal Aid Service Jobs.

Looking for a project management job in Kenya? NLAS is hiring an Assistant Director, Planning skilled in strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), policy formulation, and performance management.

REFERENCE NO.

NLAS/ASP/4/1/2026/13

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have

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

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance results.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Director Planning is responsible for the following functions

Facilitating the development and formulation of policies, strategies and programmes

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)

Ensuring the provision of standardized project planning guidelines, methods, systems, tools, and metrics for consistent value outcomes

Monitoring and evaluating the progress of all key hospital projects and programmes in coordination with Project Managers and initiative owners

Coordinating the design and dissemination of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tools

Compiling and disseminating M&E reports

Coordinating the development, evaluation, and review of the Service’s Strategic Plan

Assisting in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Service’s Performance Contract; and

Facilitating the compilation and dissemination of periodic performance reports.

Remuneration will be in accordance with NLAS Salary Scale

NLAS GRADE 4. Ksh.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 PM.

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.

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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