NLAS is hiring a Principal Human Resource Management Assistant skilled in HR administration, employee records, and personnel management.
POST
JOB REFERENCE NO. NLAS/PHRMA/5/1/2026/15
Qualifications
For
appointments to this grade, a candidate must have:
- 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;
- 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
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and
results.
Duties and Responsibilities
- 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.
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.
How to Apply
NOTE:
NLAS Grades 1, 2 & 3 are on a three-years contract basis, renewable once
while the rest are on permanent and pensionable terms
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
Application Process
- More detailed job descriptions for these vacancies can be accessed
on our website: www.nlas.go.ke
- All applications should be submitted ONLINE to recruitment@nlas.go.ke on or before 14th
August 2026 at 5:00pm Kenyan time.
- and the letter quoting the specific position and the reference
number e.g., NLAS/CEO/1/1/2026/01
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.
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.
