Legal Officer I at National Crime Research Centre

National Crime Research Centre (NCRC) with the overriding objective of carrying out research into the causes of crime and its prevention and to disseminate research findings to Government Agencies charged with administration of criminal justice with a view to assisting them in their policy formulation and planning. The mandate is to carry out research int...

 

Legal Officer I

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldLaw / Legal 

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

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

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail assisting in:

  • Handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries;
  • Drafting contracts, pleadings, legal instruments and internal policies;
  • Conducting legal research and preparing legal opinions and memoranda on matters relevant to the Centre;
  • Providing and interpreting legal information;
  • Participating in policy development and advising on legal and policy issues;
  • Providing legal risk reviews and advising on risk mitigation;
  • Development of individual performance targets;
  • Preparation of work plans and budgets;
  • Initiating, vetting and negotiating contracts, formal agreements and other legal instruments to meet the laid down requirements for execution; and
  • Registering the Centre’s documents for intellectual property.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL. B) degree from a recognized institution;
  • Post graduate Diploma in Law (Advocates Training Programme) from the Kenya School of Law;
  • Membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and in good standing;
  • Admission to the roll of Advocates of the High Court of Kenya;
  • Current Advocates Practicing Certificate;
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and
  • Fulfilled the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
     

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Method of Application

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’s 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
 

Interested and qualified? Go to National Crime Research Centre on data.crimeresearch.go.ke to apply

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