Vacancy title:
Assistant Director, Legal (ADL)-GRADE NIA 4

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Legal, Civil & Government, Management]

Jobs at:
National Irrigation Authority (NIA)

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, February 16 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, February 1 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose:

Provide Legal advisory services and ensure Statutory and Regulatory compliance.

Key Duties:

Represent the Authority in litigation; Draft, vet, and review contracts and agreements; Handle legal matters related to land assets and intellectual property; Identify legal risks; Ensure compliance with the Irrigation Act, 2019.

Person Specifications:

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Kenya School of Law Diploma; Admitted Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with valid Practising License; Certified Public Secretary (K); Member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK); Minimum 8 years' experience, served as Principal Legal Officer in NIA Grade 5 for at least 3 years or comparable; Senior Management Course (minimum 4 weeks); Core Competencies: Dispute resolution, legal drafting, integrity, etc.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Submit online only via: https://delpo.co.ke/vacancies/

Hard copy applications will not be accepted.

MANDATORY CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS (For all applicants):

Comply with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya and submit:

• Tax Compliance Certificate (KRA)
• Certificate of Good Conduct (DCI)
• HELB Clearance Certificate
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Clearance
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) Report

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