National Lottery Board Recruitment May 2026 | Step-by-Steps Process

The National Lottery Board of Kenya recruitment for May 2026 is ongoing as the Kenyan government entity aims to recruit across several of its ranks competent, suitably qualified, and interested candidates. To know if you are qualified and apply for any of the opened positions, here is a guide to walk you through all the necessary details.

Job Overview

Organization	National Lottery Board
Eligible Nationality	Kenya
Employment Type	Full-time
Positions	9 Positions
Qualifications	Bachelor’s Degree
Application Deadline	8th June, 2026

Available Positions at National Lottery Board (NLB)

The following are now considered opened vacancies at the National Lottery Board (NLB) of Kenya:

1. Chief Executive Officer / Fund Administrator
2. General Manager, Lottery Operations and Communications
3. Corporation Secretary and Manager – Legal Services
4. Manager, Partnerships and Communications
5. Manager Supply Chain Management
6. Manager Finance and Accounting Services
7. Manager, Human Resource Management and Development
8. Manager, Planning
9. Manager, Funding Strategy and Program Design

Eligibility Criteria

1. Chief Executive Officer / Fund Administrator

Reference No.: NLB/CEO&FM/001

Requirements for Appointment

1. Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
2. Experience of not less than ten (10) years of relevant work with at least five (5) years in a leadership role.
3. Proficiency in computer applications
4. Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution.
5. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

2. General Manager, Lottery Operations and Communications

Reference No.: NLB/LOCD/GMLOC/1

Requirements for Appointment

1. Fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Manager, Strategic Branding and Public Communication, Digital Technology, Innovations & Infrastructure, Compliance and Player Protection, Data, Analytics and Business Intelligence, Operations and Delivery or in a comparable and relevant position.
2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Game design and development, Gaming and Animation Technology, Interactive Media Technologies Mass Communication, Corporate Communication Business Administration, Journalism, Public Relations, Computer Engineering, Project Planning and Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
3. Master’s degree in any of the disciplines as in Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
4. Certificate in Leadership Couse lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
5. Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing, where applicable.
6. Proficiency in computer applications.
7. High degree of professional competence, managerial and administrative capability in work performance and exhibit a thorough understanding of NLBs goals, policies and objectives.

3. Corporation Secretary and Manager – Legal Services

Reference No.: NLB/ CSLS/3

Requirements for Appointment

1. Twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Assistant Manager, Legal Services or in a comparable position.
2. Master of Laws Degree from a recognized Institution.
3. Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized Institution.
4. Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (CPSK).
5. Post-graduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
6. Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
7. A valid practising certificate.
8. Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution.
9. Membership of the Law Society of Kenya and in good standing.
10. Proficiency in computer applications.

4. Manager, Partnerships and Communications

Reference No.: NLB/LOCD/MP&CLOC/3

Requirements for Appointment

1. Twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Assistant Manager, Manager, Partnerships and Communications or in a comparable position.
2. Bachelor’s degree in communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Political Science, International Relations or its equivalent from a recognised and accredited institution.
3. Master’s degree as in Bachelor’s degree from a recognised and accredited institution.
4. Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable.
5. Certificate in leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution.
6. Proficiency in computer applications.
7. High Degree of professional competence, managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results. 

5. Manager Supply Chain Management

Reference No.: NLB/ MSCM/3

Requirements for Appointment

1. Twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Assistant Manager, Supply Chain Management or in a comparable position.
2. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and logistics or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution. 
3. Master’s degree as in Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
4. Certificate in leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
5. Membership to the Kenya Insititue of Supplies Management (KISM) or relevant professional body and in a good standing.
6. A valid practicing license from KISM.
7. Proficiency in computer applications.
8. High Degree of professional competence, managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.

6. Manager Finance and Accounting Services

Reference No.: NLB/ F&A/3

Requirements for Appointment

1. Twelve (12) years’ work experience, three (3) years of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Manager, Finance and Accounts or in a comparable and relevant position.
2. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Commerce (Finance/Accounting option), Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option), Business Management (Finance/Accounting option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.
3. Master’s Degree as in Bachelor’s degree from a recognized and accredited institution.
4. Certified Public Account (CPA K) or equivalent qualification from accredited examination body.
5. Membership to the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body in good standing.
6. Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution.
7. Proficiency in computer applications.
8. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

7. Manager, Human Resource Management and Development

Reference No.: NLB/ MHRM&D/3

Requirements for Appointment

1. Cumulative period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in a level of Assistant Manager, Human Resource Management and Development in a comparable and relevant position.
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Commerce (HR Option), or any other relevant qualification from a recognized Institution

OR

1. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields; Public Administration, Sociology, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution plus Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or Certified Human Resource Practitioner (CHRP) Course from a recognized and
2. Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Human Resource Management Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning.
3. Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualification from a recognised and accredited institution.
4. Certified Human Resource Practitioner (CHRP) Course or its equivalent from a recognised and accredited institution.
5. Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) or relevant professional body and in good standing.
6. A valid practising license from IHRM relevant professional body, where applicable.
7. Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised and accredited institution.
8. Proficiency in computer applications.
9. Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, Managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results

8. Manager, Planning

Reference No.: NLB/ P/3

Requirements for Appointment

1. Twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of assistant manager planning or in a comparable position.
2. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Finance, Economics and Statistics, Development Studies, Project Planning and Management, Strategic Management, or relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
3. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, Project Planning and Management, Philosophy in Economics, Public Policy, Economics of Development, Rural Economics Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
4. Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where Applicable
5. Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from recognized Institution. 
6. Proficiency in computer applications.
7. Demonstrated a high Degree of professional competence, managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results

9. Manager, Funding Strategy and Program Design

Reference No.: NLB/ FSPD/3

Requirements for Appointment

1. Twelve (12) years’ work experience, three (3) years of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Manager, Finance and Accounts or in a comparable and relevant position.
2. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Commerce (Finance/Accounting option), Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option), Business Management (Finance/Accounting option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.
3. Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounts, Commerce, Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option), Business Management (Finance/Accounting option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.
4. Certified Public Account (CPA K) or equivalent qualification from accredited examination body.
5. Membership to the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body in good standing.
6. Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution.
7. Proficiency in computer applications; and
8. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to Apply for National Lottery Board Recruitment 2026

Application documents including detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, National Identification Card, and other relevant testimonials should be submitted to:

The Chairperson
National Lottery Board
25th Floor Old Mutual Towers, Hospital Road
Upper Hill
P.O. Box 30933 – 00100
NAIROBI

• Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked.
• “APPLICATION FOR [POSITION NAME, REFERENCE NO & JOB GRADE]”
• Applications must be received on or before 8 June 2026, 5pm East African Time.
• The National Lottery Board is an ‘Equal Opportunity Employer’. Female candidates and Persons Living with Disability (PLWDs) are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.
• Successful candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.