Vacancy title:
Deputy Director, Legal Services

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Logistics, Category: Legal, Management, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Kenya National Highways Authority

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, March 2 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 10 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) is a State Corporation established under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007 and operating under the Ministry of Roads and Transport. The Authority is mandated to manage, develop, rehabilitate, and maintain national trunk roads across Kenya, ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable transport infrastructure that supports economic growth and national development.

In line with its statutory mandate and ongoing institutional strengthening, KeNHA invites applications from suitably qualified and competent persons to fill multiple vacant positions on permanent and pensionable terms of service. These roles span technical, professional, administrative, legal, planning, and support functions that are critical to the effective delivery of the Authority’s mandate.

This recruitment presents an opportunity for professionals seeking long-term public service careers within a structured, performance-driven, and accountability-focused government institution.

Available Vacancy

1. Deputy Director, Legal Services

Grade: KeNHA 3

Posts: 1

The Deputy Director, Legal Services will provide strategic legal leadership and oversight across the Authority’s operations. The role is responsible for coordinating legal advisory services, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting corporate governance at senior management level.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Providing legal advice on contracts, infrastructure projects, land acquisition, and public-private partnerships;
• Overseeing litigation and dispute resolution processes involving the Authority;
• Reviewing and approving legal documents, agreements, and statutory instruments;
• Advising management on compliance with national laws, regulations, and policies;
• Supporting Board and committee functions through legal input;
• Supervising legal officers and clerical staff; and
• Contributing to policy development and institutional risk management.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

Application Instructions

Interested candidates who meet the requirements detailed in the respective job descriptions should submit their applications online using the official link provided below:

Deputy Director, Legal Services:

Application Link: https://forms.office.com/r/Uk8gutfQdG

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