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Vacancy title:
Assistant Director, Legal (ADL)
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Legal, Civil & Government, Management]
Jobs at:
National Irrigation Authority (NIA)
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, February 10 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 27 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 & Responsibilities:
- Represent the Authority in litigation and develop legal strategies.
- Draft, vet, and review contracts, MOUs, leases, and agreements.
- Handle legal matters related to land assets, resettlement, and intellectual property.
- Identify legal risks and implement mitigation measures.
- Ensure compliance with the Irrigation Act, 2019 and other applicable laws.
Person Specifications:
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Kenya School of Law Diploma.
- Admitted Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practising License.
- Certified Public Secretary (K).
- Member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience, and served at the level of a Principal Legal Officer in NIA
- Grade 5 for at least 3 years or in a comparable position in the Public Service.
- Senior Management Course (minimum 4 weeks).
Core Competencies: Dispute resolution, legal drafting, integrity, and organisational skills
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 96
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
MANDATORY CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
All successful applicants must comply with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya and submit valid copies of:
- 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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