The National Crime Research Centre (NCRC), a State Corporation under the Government of Kenya, is seeking to fill 21 vacant positions as part of its strategic expansion. The Centre conducts research into crime and criminal justice and informs national policy through evidence-based findings.

Open Positions

1. Assistant Director Research – 3 Positions
Grade: NCRC 3 | Ref No.: NCRC/1/8/2025
Lead and coordinate research on criminal trends and social phenomena. Supervise teams and produce policy briefs for national strategy.

2. Assistant Director Finance – 1 Position
Grade: NCRC 3 | Ref No.: NCRC/2/8/2025
Oversee budgeting, financial planning, audits, and compliance to support organizational sustainability.

3. Assistant Director Human Resource – 1 Position
Grade: NCRC 3 | Ref No.: NCRC/3/8/2025
Lead HR policy and operations, including staffing, performance, and employee engagement.

4. Principal Planning Officer – 1 Position
Grade: NCRC 4 | Ref No.: NCRC/4/8/2025
Guide strategic and annual planning, monitoring and evaluation, and proposal development.

5. Senior Research Officer – 5 Positions
Grade: NCRC 5 | Ref No.: NCRC/5/8/2025
Participate in study design, fieldwork, data analysis, report writing, and stakeholder engagement.

6. Senior Officer Administrator – 1 Position
Grade: NCRC 5 | Ref No.: NCRC/6/8/2025
Manage office logistics, travel, assets, and daily administrative functions.

7. Senior Knowledge Management Officer – 1 Position
Grade: NCRC 5 | Ref No.: NCRC/7/8/2025
Maintain institutional memory, digitize resources, and organize knowledge-sharing platforms.

8. Human Resource Management Officer – 1 Position
Grade: NCRC 6 | Ref No.: NCRC/8/8/2025
Support payroll, records, recruitment, and training administration.

9. Supply Chain Management Officer – 1 Position
Grade: NCRC 6 | Ref No.: NCRC/9/8/2025
Procure goods/services, manage stores, and ensure compliance with procurement laws.

10. Accountant – 1 Position
Grade: NCRC 6 | Ref No.: NCRC/10/8/2025
Manage accounting records, payments, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

11. Legal Officer – 1 Position
Grade: NCRC 6 | Ref No.: NCRC/11/8/2025
Provide legal counsel, draft contracts, ensure compliance, and support litigation matters.

12. Internal Auditor – 1 Position
Grade: NCRC 6 | Ref No.: NCRC/12/8/2025
Conduct internal audits, assess risks, and recommend control improvements.

13. Corporate Communications Officer – 1 Position
Grade: NCRC 6 | Ref No.: NCRC/13/8/2025
Manage communications strategy, media relations, website content, and reports.

14. Records Management Officer – 1 Position
Grade: NCRC 6 | Ref No.: NCRC/14/8/2025
Oversee proper records storage, digitization, and access control.

15. Office Administrator – 1 Position
Grade: NCRC 6 | Ref No.: NCRC/15/8/2025
Support clerical tasks, meeting coordination, correspondence, and supplies management.

Application Procedure

Apply online via the official NCRC website. Carefully follow the instructions on the careers portal.

Deadline for applications: Monday, 25th August 2025 at 5:00 PM
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note:
NCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities, marginalized and minority groups are encouraged to apply. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.