Administration and Office SupportFull-TimeSenior-level(6+ yrs)
Job Description
The National Legal Aid Service (NLAS) is a state agency established under the Legal Aid Act 2016 with the mandate to offer legal aid services to vulnerable, marginalized, and indigent persons in Kenya.
The Assistant Director Administration is responsible for overseeing the administrative department's functions. This includes formulating, implementing, and reviewing administrative policies, managing the physical workplace environment, ensuring safety and compliance, and coordinating transport, logistics, assets, and personnel.
Duties and Responsibilities
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 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.
Identify the training needs of staff working in the department.
Requirements for Appointment
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 Public Administration, Business Administration, Business Management, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Master's degree in Business Administration, Transport and Logistics, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Membership in a relevant professional body.
Certificate in a Leadership Course.
A valid practicing license.
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Remuneration
NLAS Grade 4: Kshs. 159,916 - 259,375 per month.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified 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 Instructions:
All applications should be submitted ONLINE to recruitment@nlas.go.ke on or before 14th August 2026 at 5:00pm Kenyan time.
The application letter must quote the specific position and the reference number: NLAS/ADA/4/1/2026/12.
Please note that HARD COPY APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Address application letters to:
Chief Executive Officer,National Legal Aid Service,P.O Box 45597-00100Nairobi
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 clearances from EACC, KRA, DCI, CRB, and HELB before being issued with an offer letter.
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