The National Legal Aid Service (NLAS) has announced 78 job vacancies across its senior management, legal, administrative and support departments as it seeks to strengthen the delivery of legal aid services across the country.
In a job advertisement, the State agency invited qualified Kenyan citizens to apply for the positions, with applications to be submitted online by August 14, 2026, at 5.00 pm.
NLAS, which was established under the Legal Aid Act, Cap. 16A of the Laws of Kenya mandates it to administer a national legal aid scheme that is affordable, accessible, sustainable, credible, appropriate, accountable, transparent and efficient.
The agency said its responsibilities include providing legal aid services to "marginalised, vulnerable, and indigent persons," promoting legal literacy and awareness, supporting community legal services through justice advisory centres, education and research, and promoting alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to improve access to justice.
Among the vacancies advertised is the position of Director and Chief Executive Officer, alongside senior leadership roles including Senior Deputy Director for Legal Aid and Senior Deputy Director for Human Resources and Administration.
The recruitment also targets several deputy director positions in administration, information and communication technology, finance and accounts, planning, corporate communications, supply chain management, and internal audit and risk assurance.
NLAS is also seeking to recruit nine Assistant Directors for Legal Aid, an Assistant Director for Administration, and an Assistant Director for Planning.
Other advertised positions include Principal Finance Officer, Principal Accountant, Principal Planning Officer, Principal Human Resource Management Assistant, Principal Corporate Communication Officer, Senior Legal Aid Officers, Legal Aid Officers, Legal Clerks, Record Management Assistants, Supply Chain Management Assistant, Human Resource Management Officer and drivers.
The agency said grades one, two and three will be offered on three-year contracts that are renewable once, while all other positions are on permanent and pensionable terms.
Applicants are required to submit a national identity card, certified copies of academic and professional certificates, supporting documents and testimonials, as well as a detailed curriculum vitae with three referees.
NLAS directed applicants to access detailed job descriptions on its website and submit their applications electronically through the designated recruitment email.
The agency said all application letters must quote the specific position and reference number and be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer. It emphasised that "hard copy applications will not be accepted."
It also noted that only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted, warning that "Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification."
NLAS further stated that it is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
Successful applicants will be required to meet the leadership and integrity requirements under Chapter Six of the Constitution before receiving appointment letters.
They will be expected to present clearance certificates from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, the Kenya Revenue Authority, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, a Credit Reference Bureau and the Higher Education Loans Board, or provide proof of ongoing HELB loan repayments where applicable.
