Vacancy/Post No. NCRC/11/8/2025

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 as a Legal Officer 1

• 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 of Legal Officer 1

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.

Documents to be submitted

Interested applicants for this position must submit duly filled NCRC job application form, from NCRC website through http://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;
a) Certificate of clearance from Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
b) Certificate of Clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
c) Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
d) 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.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are advised to visit the Centre’s website http://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.