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The National Legal Aid Service (NLAS) is a State Agency established under the Legal Aid Act Cap. 16A, Laws of Kenya.

NLAS is governed by a Board of Directors comprising representatives from both State and non-state actors and a Secretariat headed by a Chief Executive Officer with a mandate to administer a national legal aid scheme that is affordable, accessible, sustainable, credible, appropriate, accountable, transparent and efficient. In this regard, NLAS performs the following functions, amongst others:

• a) Provide legal aid services to marginalized, vulnerable, and indigent, persons;
• b) Promote legal literacy and legal awareness;
• c) Support community legal services by funding justice advisory centres, education, and research; and
• d) Promote the use of alternative dispute resolution methods that enhance access to justice.

The Board invites applications from interested and qualified Kenyan Citizens to fill the following positions:

Available Vacancies

• 1. Director/CEO
  • NLAS Grade: 1
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Reference No: NLAS/CEO/1/1/2026/01
• 2. Senior Deputy Director, Legal Aid
  • NLAS Grade: 2
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Reference No: NLAS/SDDLE/2/1/2026/02
• 3. Senior Deputy Director, Human Resource & Administration
  • NLAS Grade: 2
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Reference No: NLAS/SD-DHRM/2/1/2026/03
• 4. Deputy Director, Administration
  • NLAS Grade: 3
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Reference No: NLAS/DDA/3/1/2026/04
• 5. Deputy Director I.C.T
  • NLAS Grade: 3
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Reference No: NLAS/DDICT/3/1/2026/05
• 6. Deputy Director, Finance & Accounts
  • NLAS Grade: 3
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Reference No: NLAS/DDFA/3/1/2026/06
• 7. Deputy Director Planning
  • NLAS Grade: 3
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Reference No: NLAS/DDP/3/1/2026/07
• 8. Deputy Director, Corporate Communications
  • NLAS Grade: 3
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Reference No: NLAS/DDCC/3/1/2026/08
• 9. Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management
  • NLAS Grade: 3
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Reference No: NLAS/DDSCM/3/1/2026/09
• 10. Deputy Director Internal Audit & Risk Assurance
  • NLAS Grade: 3
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Reference No: NLAS/DDIA&RA/3/1/2026/10
• 11. Assistant Director Legal Aid
  • NLAS Grade: 4
  • Vacancies: 9
  • Reference No: NLAS/ADLA/4/9/2026/11
• 12. Assistant Director Administration
  • NLAS Grade: 4
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Reference No: NLAS/ADA/4/1/2026/12
• 13. Assistant Director Planning
  • NLAS Grade: 4
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Reference No: NLAS/ADP/4/1/2026/13
• 14. Principal Finance Officer
  • NLAS Grade: 5
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Reference No: NLAS/PFO/5/1/2026/14
• 15. Principal HRM Assistant
  • NLAS Grade: 5
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Reference No: NLAS/PHRMA/5/1/2026/15
• 16. Principal Accountant
  • NLAS Grade: 5
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Reference No: NLAS/PA/5/1/2026/16
• 17. Principal Planning Officer
  • NLAS Grade: 5
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Reference No: NLAS/PPO/5/1/2026/17
• 18. Principal Corporate Communication Officer
  • NLAS Grade: 5
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Reference No: NLAS/PCCO/5/1/2026/18
• 19. Senior Legal Aid Officer
  • NLAS Grade: 6
  • Vacancies: 10
  • Reference No: NLAS/SLAD/6/10/2026/19
• 20. Senior Record Management Assistant
  • NLAS Grade: 6
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Reference No: NLAS/SRMA/6/1/2026/20
• 21. Senior Accountant
  • NLAS Grade: 6
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Reference No: NLAS/SA/6/1/2026/21
• 22. Legal Aid Officer
  • NLAS Grade: 7
  • Vacancies: 10
  • Reference No: NLAS/LAO/7/10/2026/22
• 23. Legal Clerk I
  • NLAS Grade: 7
  • Vacancies: 10
  • Reference No: NLAS/LC1/7/10/2026/23
• 24. Supply Chain Management Assistant/ Senior
  • NLAS Grade: 7
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Reference No: NLAS/SCMA1/7/1/2026/24
• 25. Human Resource Management Officer I
  • NLAS Grade: 7
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Reference No: NLAS/HRMO1/7/1/2026/25
• 26. Legal Clerk II
  • NLAS Grade: 8
  • Vacancies: 4
  • Reference No: NLAS/LCII/8/4/2026/26
• 27. Record Management Assistant II
  • NLAS Grade: 8
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Reference No: NLAS/RMAII/8/1/2026/27
• 28. Legal Clerk III
  • NLAS Grade: 9
  • Vacancies: 4
  • Reference No: NLAS/LCIII/9/4/2026/28
• 29. Driver I
  • NLAS Grade: 10
  • Vacancies: 4
  • Reference No: NLAS/DII/10/4/2026/29
• 30. Driver II
  • NLAS Grade: 11
  • Vacancies: 5
  • Reference No: NLAS/DII/11/5/2026/30

GRAND TOTAL: 78 Posts

Important Terms of Service Note

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

Requirements for Application

Interested persons who meet the minimum criteria are requested to submit applications enclosing copies of the following documents:

1. National Identity card
2. Certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates
3. Any supporting documents and testimonials
4. 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 re-cruitment process.