1 Sep 2026

Assistant Program Officer – Research at Law Society of Kenya

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Job Description

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is Kenya’s premier bar association, with membership of all practicing advocates, currently numbering over thirteen thousand members. It has the mandate to advise and assist members of the legal profession, the government and the larger public in all matters relating to the administration of justice in Kenya. The Society…

Assistant Program Officer – Research

Key Responsibilities:

  • Register and process legislative instructions and Bills;
  • Conducting legal research, reviewing legislative instruments and policy papers to support compliance and identify key regulatory implications;
  • Assist in preparing draft memoranda, notices and briefs;
  • Coordinate member input and stakeholder submissions;
  • Maintain legislative tracker and Directorate records;
  • Assist in committee and stakeholder engagements;
  • Prepare minutes, reports and legislative documentation;
  •  Provide technical and logistical support to Directorate operations;
  • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications & Skills

  • A Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB.) from a recognized university and a post-graduate diploma from the Kenya School of Law;
  • An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a minimum of three (3) years post-admission experience and hold a current Practicing Certificate;
  • Excellent knowledge of legislative drafting and parliamentary processes;
  • Dynamic, self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills knowledge of current legislative trends;
  • Experience in planning, administration, management and monitoring of programs;
  • Demonstrate ability to initiate donor funding proposals, administer and manage donor funds and grants;
  • High degree of professional ethics and personal integrity; and
  • Excellent analytical writing, oral presentation, organizational and computer skills


Method of Application

Applications should be submitted through e-mail 

[email protected] 

quoting the job title on the subject, to reach us not later than Monday, 14th September, 2026 at 5:00pm. All documents (Cover Letter, CV and credentials) MUST be in a single PDF file. LSK is an equal opportunity employer, women and persons who are abled differently are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The Secretary/CEO Law Society of Kenya South C, Off Red Cross Road P.O Box 72219 – 00200 NAIROBI.





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