National Crime Research Centre Jobs (Legal Officer II)

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VACANCY/POST NO. NCRC/12/2/2026 Legal Officer II (NCRC GRADE 8) One (1) Post.

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a designated supervisor.

Legal Officer Job Descriptions

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

1. Implementing policies, standards and guidelines in respect to the legal function;
2. Drafting     legal     opinions,     agreements,     contract,  Memorandum       of Understandings;

• Supporting negotiation of contract/agreements;

1. Supporting management of intellectual property rights, grantmanship and data protection aspects of the Centre;
2. Obtaining information required on case files and communicating to the supervisor;
3. Identifying legal and compliance risks;

• Providing and interpreting legal information;
• Participating in policy development and advising on legal policy issues; and
• Handling pre-litigation legal disputes

Legal Officer Job Specifications

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

1. Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) from a recognized and accredited institution;
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;

• Advocate of the high court of Kenya;

1. Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
2. Valid practicing certificate from a relevant professional body where applicable; and
3. Proficiency in computer application

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How to Apply

Interested applicants for these positions shall apply through NCRC recruitment portal which is accessible through recruitment.crimeresearch.go.ke. All applications should reach the Centre on or before 2nd March 2026 latest by

5.00 PM. East African Time, for more information visit the Centre’s website www.crimeresearch.go.ke

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

1. a) Certificate of clearance from Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
2. b) Certificate of Clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
3. c) Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
4. 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 position for which declaration is being submitted.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and invited for interview.

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.