Ever heard of Kenya National Crime Research Centre (NCRC)? Currently, the NCRC recruitment process for 2025/2026 is set commence and applications are invited from interested and qualified citizens for open vacancies.
This article hereby provides you with all the vital information such as the company overview, vacant positions, requirements, steps to apply, and a glimpse into the recruitment stages.
To start with, the National Crime Research Centre was established in 1994 and vested with the responsibilities of systematically investigating the causes of crime and then suggest prevention measures through research findings to relevant government agencies which will in turn inform policy formulation and planning.
National Crime Research Centre Jobs in Kenya 2025
- Principal Research Officer
- Research Industrial Attachment
- Information Communication and Technology Industrial Attachment
- Industrial Attachment for Finance and Accounts
- Supply Chain Management Industrial Attachment
- Corporation Secretary and Legal Services Directorate
- Human Resource and Administration Industrial Attachment
- Industrial Attachment for Internal Audit and Risk Assurance Directorate
- Industrial Attachment for Corporate Communications
Eligibility Requirements
Nationality: The fundamental eligibility criteria for NCRC recruitment 2025 is that applicant must be a Kenyan citizen with valid National Identity Card or Passport.
Age: Application from persons below 18 years shall not be considered.
Clearance: Applicant must be in possession of certificate of good conduct issued by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI), clearance certificate from HELB, KRA PIN, CRB and EACC declaration form.
Skills: Good interpersonal communication, analytical, ICT and other relevant skills is necessary.
Education: Applicant must have a minimum of D+ mean grade in Kenya Certification of Secondary Education (KCSE) including English and Kiswahili languages.
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Qualifications for NCRC Recruitment 2025
Below are the specified requirements for each position:
1. Principal Research Officer
- This role requires a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in either Sociology, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Law or Political Science, Statistics etc. from an accredited institution.
- Applicant is expected to be a member of relevant professional body and must have attended a management course that lasted at least one (1) month.
- An accumulative eight (8) years of work experience including those at supervisory or managerial position is required.
2. Industrial Attachment Position
Candidates interested in industrial attachment programme in either Research, ICT, Supply Chain Management etc. must adhere to the following:
- Be between 18 – 26 years
- Must currently be undergoing a degree programme in any social science courses
- Must be teachable and willing to adapt
- Shall provide a recommendation letter from institution of study
Note: NCRC industrial attachment programme only lasts for three (3) months. This does not guarantee permanent employment but candidates shall be assessed based on their performance.
How to Apply for NCRC Recruitment 2025
Here are the steps on how to submit application for National Crime Research Centre job vacancies.
- Open the online careers portal www.crimeresearch.go.ke/vacancies
- Choose the vacant position that interest you the most
- Read through the job description and instruction
- Fill out the application form
- Scan and upload your national ID, academic and professional certificates
- Submit application
To submit hard copy application, download NCRC job application form, carefully complete it, attach your updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) which must include 3 referees, academic and professional certificates, clearance documents etc.
Address and send your application to the Director/CEO, National Crime Research Centre, and ACK Garden Annex 1st Ngong Avenue off Bishop Road, Nairobi.
How to Apply for NCRC Industrial Attachment 2025
Candidates interested in the industrial attachment vacancies should take the steps below:
- Visit NCRC industrial attachment portal www.data.crimeresearch.go.ke
- Enter your name, date of birth, gender, county, email address, contact etc.
- Select the department you wish to apply for the attachment
- Choose preferred start and end date (must be 3 months)
- Enter the name of your institution and course studied
- Cross-check your information and then submit
NCRC Recruitment 2025 Application Deadline
The closing date for National Crime Research Centre (NCRC) recruitment and industrial attachment application is Wednesday, 30th April 2025. Failure to adhere will result in automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.