Deputy Director Planning Officer Job NLAS

Job Title: Deputy Director Planning Officer

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

Summary:

Project Management Jobs, National Legal Aid Service Jobs.

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

**JOB REFERENCE

NO. NLAS/DDPO/3/1/2026/07**

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• At least 15 (Fifteen) years cumulative work experience, three (3) three of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director, planning or in a comparable position in the Public or Private 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;
• Masters’ 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;
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Deputy Director Planning Officer is responsible for the following functions;

• Spearheading the development and formulation of policies, strategies and programs;
• Providing advice on the 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 (KIP’s);
• Spearheading the development of knowledge management system and data repository for appraised projects for future referencing;
• Ensuring the provision of standardized project planning guidelines, methods system, tools and metrics for consistent value outcome;
• Monitoring and evaluating progress of all key Hospital Projects and programmes in coordination with the Project Managers and initiative owners;
• Overseeing the designing and disseminating monitoring and evaluation tools;
• Overseeing the compiling and disseminating of M&E reports;
• Coordinating the development, evaluation and reviewing of the Service’s Strategic plan;
• Spearheading the development, implementation and evaluation of then 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 3. 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.