Senior Legal Officer (NGEC Scale 5)

About the role

The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC), a Constitutional Commission established under the National Gender and Equality Commission Act No. 15 of 2011, is recruiting a Senior Legal Officer (NGEC Scale 5) based in Nairobi. The post is permanent and pensionable, with a basic salary of Ksh 183,000 to 269,300, a commuter allowance of Ksh 14,000 and annual leave of 30 working days.

Key responsibilities

• Legal Services Division: conduct litigation and other court proceedings; develop legal advisories, briefs and opinions; formulate and implement policies and strategies on legal and advisory services; review and follow up contracts, agreements and memoranda of understanding; and institute inquiries on emerging topical issues.
• Complaints and Investigations Division: process complaints on violations of equality and freedom from discrimination, investigate them and make recommendations, refer complaints to the relevant bodies, carry out regional visits and investigations, and maintain complaint and investigation databases and records.
• Redress Division: facilitate negotiation, mediation and reconciliation, conduct alternative dispute resolution, survey and help design grievance redress mechanisms, develop standard operating procedures and flow charts, train communities and the public, and publicize grievance redress policies and guidelines.

Required profile

• Served as Legal Officer I or in a comparable position for at least three years.
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized institution and admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Demonstrable litigation experience of at least six years in constitutional, human rights, criminal, family and succession law.
• Attended a Senior Management course and is a member of a relevant professional body.
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
• Computer skills and a record of merit shown through work performance.

Applications must be submitted in hard copy, with a cover letter, detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates and a copy of the National ID, to the Commission Secretary/CEO by 28 October 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and originals of certificates and clearance certificates will be required at interview.