The National Crime Research Centre (NCRC) is a State Corporation established under the National Crime Research Centre Act No. 4 of 1997. The Centre is mandated to conduct research into the causes of crime, crime prevention strategies, and to disseminate research findings and policy recommendations to Government agencies responsible for the administration of criminal justice, as well as other relevant stakeholders.
In fulfilling this mandate, the Centre plays a critical role in evidence-based policy development, crime prevention programming, institutional capacity building, and knowledge management within Kenya’s criminal justice and public safety ecosystem.
The National Crime Research Centre is seeking to recruit highly competent, proactive, and self-driven individuals to fill the following vacant positions on permanent and pensionable terms of service.
1. Deputy Director, Crime Research
Grade: NCRC 2
Posts: 1
The Deputy Director, Crime Research will provide strategic leadership in the planning, coordination, and implementation of the Centre’s crime research agenda.
Key responsibilities include overseeing national crime research programmes; coordinating multidisciplinary research teams; guiding research design, data collection, and analysis; ensuring quality assurance of research outputs; supporting policy formulation through evidence-based recommendations; coordinating dissemination of research findings; and strengthening collaboration with government institutions, academia, and development partners.
2. Senior Assistant Director, Capacity Building
Grade: NCRC 3
Posts: 1
This role supports institutional and stakeholder capacity development in crime research and prevention.
Responsibilities include designing and coordinating training programmes; supporting skills development initiatives; strengthening institutional learning frameworks; coordinating workshops and stakeholder engagements; supporting knowledge transfer initiatives; and contributing to monitoring and evaluation of capacity-building interventions.
3. Senior Assistant Director, Finance
Grade: NCRC 3
Posts: 1
The position oversees financial management functions within the Centre.
Duties include coordinating budgeting and financial planning; overseeing expenditure control; ensuring compliance with public finance regulations; supporting financial reporting and audits; strengthening internal controls; and advising management on financial performance and risk management.
4. Senior Assistant Director, Human Resource Management and Administration
Grade: NCRC 3
Posts: 1
This role provides leadership in human resource and administrative functions.
Responsibilities include overseeing HR policies and procedures; coordinating recruitment and staff development; supporting performance management systems; managing employee relations; overseeing general administration and office services; and ensuring compliance with labour and public service regulations.
5. Senior Research Analysts
Grade: NCRC 5
Posts: 4
Senior Research Analysts support advanced crime research and analysis.
Duties include leading research studies; analyzing quantitative and qualitative data; preparing technical research reports; supporting policy briefs and publications; mentoring junior researchers; and supporting dissemination of research findings.
6. Assistant Director, Information Management
Grade: NCRC 4
Posts: 1
The Assistant Director oversees information management systems.
Responsibilities include coordinating information systems; managing data repositories; supporting research data management; strengthening information governance frameworks; supporting digitization initiatives; and ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
7. Assistant Director, Corporate Planning
Grade: NCRC 4
Posts: 1
This role supports strategic and corporate planning processes.
Duties include coordinating strategic planning and performance contracting; supporting annual work planning; monitoring implementation of strategic initiatives; supporting reporting frameworks; and aligning institutional plans with national development priorities.
8. Research Analysts
Grade: NCRC 6
Posts: 6
Research Analysts support data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Responsibilities include conducting field and desk research; collecting and analyzing crime-related data; supporting report writing; assisting in policy analysis; and supporting dissemination and stakeholder engagement activities.
9. Information Management Officer II
Grade: NCRC 8
Posts: 1
This role supports records and information systems.
Duties include managing data entry and retrieval; supporting records classification; maintaining databases; assisting with digitization; and ensuring compliance with information management policies.
10. Corporate Communication Officer II
Grade: NCRC 8
Posts: 1
Responsibilities include managing internal and external communication; supporting media relations; preparing communication materials; managing digital content; documenting events; and supporting public awareness initiatives.
11. Supply Chain Management Officer II
Grade: NCRC 8
Posts: 1
This role supports procurement and logistics functions.
Duties include supporting procurement planning; managing tender processes; ensuring compliance with procurement regulations; maintaining procurement records; and supporting inventory and asset management.
12. Legal Officer II
Grade: NCRC 8
Posts: 1
The Legal Officer II provides legal advisory support.
Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing legal documents; advising on contracts and compliance; supporting litigation matters; and maintaining legal records and documentation.
13. Records Management Officer I
Grade: NCRC 7
Posts: 1
Duties include managing records systems; filing and retrieval of documents; supporting records audits; safeguarding institutional records; and supporting digitization initiatives.
14. Senior Office Administrator
Grade: NCRC 6
Posts: 1
This role provides senior administrative support.
Responsibilities include coordinating office administration; managing correspondence; supporting meeting logistics; overseeing office supplies and facilities; and supporting records and workflow management.
Application Procedure – NCRC
Interested applicants are required to apply through the NCRC recruitment portal, accessible via:
https://recruitment.crimeresearch.go.ke
All applications must reach the Centre on or before 2nd March 2026 at 5:00 p.m. East African Time.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
The National Crime Research Centre is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities, marginalized groups, and minorities are encouraged to apply.
