KASNEB Grade 3

Job Specifications of  Deputy Director, Legal Services
Reporting to the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, the holder of the above position will be responsible for:

• Representing KASNEB in court, litigation and various legal matters;
• Overseeing the development and implementation of integrity framework for KASNEB;
• Ensuring safekeeping of documents, contracts and agreements;
• Reviewing existing laws and regulations governing KASNEB;
• Interpreting legal legislation and board action areas to the relevant divisions in KASNEB;
• Coordinating the implementation of the code of conduct and ethics;
• Ensuring staff are aware of all relevant laws affecting KASNEB;
• Ensuring legal compliance to legislative provisions and regulations;
• Developing legal strategies aimed at forestalling disputes, controversies, and litigation;
• Conducting legal research;
• Liaising with external lawyers on court matters;
• Drafting legal documents, leases, and contracts;
• Ensuring annual returns are promptly filed with the relevant authorities;
• Establishing and maintaining legal registry;
• Ensuring the planning and budgeting for the legal activities; and
• Ensuring compliance to legislations, rules, regulations, and directives issued from time to time.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Analytical skills;
• Communication skills;
• Strategic and innovative thinking;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Ability to mobilise resources; and
• Negotiation skills.

How to Apply

Please note that:

• Canvassing in any form shall lead to automatic disqualification.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to present the originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and testimonials at the time of the interview.
• The job descriptions and specifications are available on the KASNEB website.
• A candidate applying for more than one position is encouraged to list the positions in their application letter in order of preference.
• It is a criminal offence to present forged or falsified certificates or documents.
• Successful candidates (those appointed to the advertised positions) shall be required to submit the following documents prior to the issuance of the offer of appointment, in compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010:
  • Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
  • Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
  • Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
  • Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
  • Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Application Procedure
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the email address ceo@kasneb.or.ke attaching certified copies of: curriculum vitae, copies of academic transcripts, academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card and testimonials. Provide in your
detailed curriculum vitae the names and contact addresses of three (3) referees. The applications should reach the undersigned not later than Monday, 23 February 2026. The application lettermust clearly indicate the “REFERENCE NUMBER” of the position applied for and be addressed to:
Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
KASNEB
P.O. Box 41362 – 00100
NAIROBI, KENYA
KASNEB is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity and diversity.
Individuals from marginalized and minority communities, women, youth and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants who are persons with disabilities are required to submit a copy of a valid NCPWD Membership Card, where applicable.