Records Management Officer Job in Kenya - NCRC

Job Title: Records Management Officer

Hiring Organization: National Crime Research Centre
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Admin
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 08/05/2025

VACANCY/POST NO. NCRC/14/8/2025 Records Management Officer 1 (NCRC6) One (1) Post

The officer will report to the Principal Administration Officer. The appointment shall be Permanent and Pensionable

Job Specifications

This is the entry and training grade for degree holders in this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail assisting in:


  • Reviewing and developing guidelines, procedure manuals, classification and document retention schedules and presenting them for review;
  •  Planning, organizing and implementing records and archives management programme in line with statutory requirements and monitoring compliance;
  • Ensuring the safety, security, integrity and confidentiality in the provision of all records management services by supervising access to records storage area and labeling all records;
  • Coordinating appraisal of records and making periodic recommendations for permanent preservation or disposal in liaison with Kenya National Archives and Documentation Services;
  • Supervising registry operations;
  • Contributing in the review, development and implementation of the Standard Operating Procedures in Quality Management Systems of audit recommendations; and

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Records and Archives Management; Records and Information Technology; Records and Information Science or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and
  • Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Skills and competencies

  • Interpersonal relationship skills;
  • Analytical skills;
  • Report writing skills;
  • Communication skills; and
  • Ability to work in a team

How to Apply

Interested applicants for this position must submit duly filled NCRC job application form, from NCRC website through www.crimeresearch.go.ke/vacancies/ detailed CV, copies of academic certificates and other testimonials.

The Successful candidates will be required to submit the following documents;

  • Certificate of clearance from Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
  • Certificate of Clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
  • Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
  • Duly filled and stamped self declaration/ clearance form from the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC)

The self declaration form, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) should indicate the Principal Research Officer as the position for which declaration is being submitted.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and invited for interview

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are advised to visit the Centre website www.crimeresearch.go.ke/vacancies/ and apply online as guided.

All applications should reach the Centre on or before 25th August, 2025 latest by 5.00 PM. East African Time

The Director/CEO
National Crime Research Centre
ACK Garden Annex, 1st Ngong Avenue, off Bishops Road
P. O. Box 21180-00100 NAIROBI

Canvassing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents shall lead to automatic disqualification.

Persons abled differently, the marginalized and minorities are encouraged to apply.