Vacancy title:
Principal Human Resource Management Assistant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Human Resources, Admin & Office, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
National Legal Aid Service

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 14 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 13 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Responsibilities or duties

• Providing guidance on the appropriate application of Human Resource Management matters;
• Coordinating and supervising clerical work done in the Section;
• Ensuring proper application and interpretation of Human Resource Management policies, regulations, procedures and systems;
• Supervising of Human Resource Management activities in appointments, promotions, complement control, staff development within the framework of the existing Human Resource policies and regulations;
• Assisting in preparing Agenda for various Human Resource Management Committees;
• Assisting in undertaking training needs analysis, projections and developing training programmes;
• Administering performance appraisal, collates and compiling performance related data; and
• Assisting in the preparation of Human Resource related reports.

Qualifications or requirements

Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Business Administration (Human Resource Option), or its equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;

Certificate in Management Course

Experience needed

At least Twelve (12) years cumulative work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Human Resource Management Assistant or in a comparable position in the private or the public sector;

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Remuneration will be in accordance with NLAS Salary Scale;

NLAS GRADE 5. 128,570 x 10,755 – 139,325 x 10,755 – 150,080 x 10,755 – 160,835 x 10,755 – 171,590 x 10,755 – 182,345 x 10,755 – 193,100 x 10,755 – 203,855 p.m.

NOTE: NLAS Grades 1, 2 & 3 are on a three-years contract basis, renewable once while the rest are on permanent and pensionable terms

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;

Certificate of Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau; and

Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board or proof of ongoing repayments.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 144

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure
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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

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.

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