Deputy Director, Administration Job NLAS

Job Title: Deputy 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

Summary:

Administration Jobs, National Legal Aid Service Jobs

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

REFERENCE NO. NLAS/DDA/3/2026/4

Qualifications

The following are the recognized qualifications for the cadre:

• At least fifteen (15) years cumulative work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director, Administration Services 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 equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Transport and logistics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Post graduate Diploma in any of the following disciplines: – Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body;
• Certificate in Leadership Course
• A valid practicing license where applicable;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and result.

Duties and Responsibilities

Deputy Director, Administration is responsible for the following functions;

• In charge of the Development, implementation and review of health administrative department policies, strategies, standards, guidelines and procedures;
• Coordinating maintenance of workplace environment;
• Coordinating environmental safety, hygiene and sanitation;
• Management of administrative personnel;
• Ensure prudent utilization of resources allocated to the department;
• Coordinate the overall provision of transport and logistics to NLAS staff;
• Control and monitor location and movement of equipment;
• Maintenance custody of hospital assets registers;
• In charge of the proper utilization and allocation of office space and resources;
• Coordinate maintenance of hospital infrastructure and equipment;
• Coordinate the preparation of departmental budgets and work plans;
• Coordinate interdepartmental activities;
• Provide technical advice to the board and Chief Executive Officer on the Administrative function;
• Oversee Management of outsourced services;
• Ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs);
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of periodic reports; and
• Ensure training needs of staff working in the department are addressed.

Remuneration will be in accordance with NLAS Salary Scale:

NLAS GRADE 3. Kshs. 202,875 x 19,303 – 22,2178 x 19,305 – 241,483 x 19,305 – 260,788 x 19,305 – 280,093 x 19,305 – 299,398 x 19,305 – 318,703 x 19,305 – 338,008 x 19,305 – 357,313 p.m.

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.