Assistant Director Administration at National Legal Aid Service - NLAS

JOB REFERENCE NO: NLAS/ADA/4/1/2026/12

Qualifications

The following are the recognized qualifications for the cadre:

• At least twelve (12) years' cumulative work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal Administration Officer or in a comparable position in the Private or Public Sector;
• Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration, Business Administration, Business Management, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration, Transport and Logistics, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership in a relevant professional body;
• Certificate in Leadership Course;
• A valid practicing license;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Director Administration is responsible for the following functions:

• Supervise the development, implementation, and review of administrative department policies, strategies, standards, guidelines, and procedures;
• Manage the maintenance of the workplace environment;
• Ensure environmental safety, hygiene, and sanitation;
• Assist in the management of administrative personnel;
• Coordinate the provision of transport and logistics to NLAS staff;
• Control and monitor the location and movement of equipment;
• Maintain custody of the assets register;
• Control the utilization and allocation of office space and resources;
• Coordinate the maintenance of hospital infrastructure and equipment;
• Conduct staff performance appraisals;
• Provide guidance in interdepartmental activities;
• Participate in the management of outsourced services;
• Ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs);
• Oversee the preparation and submission of periodic reports; and
• Identify the training needs of staff working in the department.

Remuneration

NLAS Grade 4: Kshs. 159,916 x 14,208 – 174,124 x 14,208 – 188,332 x 14,208 – 202,540 x 14,208 – 216,748 x 14,208 – 230,956 x 14,208 – 245,164 x 14,211 – 259,375 p.m.