Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) Vacancies

The Commission is inviting applications for the following positions:-

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is an independent National Human Rights Institution created by Article 59 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and established by the Government of Kenya through an Act of Parliament (the Kenya National

Commission on Human Rights Act 2011) and under the United Nations Paris Principles. KNCHR’s mandate includes furthering the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya, acting as a watchdog over the Government in the area of human rights, and the provision of leadership in moving the country towards a human rights state.  KNCHR fulfils its human rights mandate through a number of programmes, including Research and Compliance, Public Education and Training, Complaints and Investigations, Redress and Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The Commissions’ main office is in Nairobi with four regional offices in Wajir, Kitale, Mombasa and Kisumu.  Officers may serve in the Head Office or in any of the regional offices.
HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER I: RESEARCH AND COMPLIANCE -Open

Ref: KNCHR/ADM/HRO/1/14

Reports to: Principal Human Rights Officer

Location:   Head Office, with occasional travel

Duration:   Permanent and Pensionable

Salary Range: Kshs.  141,950 – Kshs.195,500

Job Objective

• Contribute to the Implementation and achievement of the strategic objectives of the Research and compliance program.
• Description of Key duties
• Assist in the commission work on the monitoring of states compliance with international and national Human Rights obligations.
• Assist in the coordination of the Commission’s work relating to international treaty obligations
• Assist in the review of bills, policies and existing legislation with a view to infusing human rights principles
• Undertake assigned research duties, and provide support in the preparation and editing of research reports; the design of strategies for implementation and dissemination of research findings
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, conferences, debates, field studies and other related programmatic activities
• Establish and maintain networks and partnerships with relevant stakeholders
• Represent the Commission in various meetings and fora 
• Perform such other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the commission 

Skills, Experience and Minimum Qualifications

• A Degree in a social science from a recognized University
• Three years Experience  in a relevant field with at least one year in a similar position
• Training on Human Rights or in carrying out legal and policy research
• Some training or exposure in legislative review and drafting 
• Knowledge of UN and African Human Rights Principles and Standards
• Experience in research, policy advocacy and legislation review in a human rights/social justice or any other relevant field

HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER II: RESEARCH AND COMPLIANCE -Open

Ref: KNCHR/ADM/HRO/1/14

Reports to:      Principal Human Rights Officer

Location:         Head Office, with occasional travel

Duration:         Permanent and Pensionable

Salary Range: Kshs.  100,250-Kshs. 143,000

Job Objective

Achievement of assigned outputs in the Research and Compliance Program which aide in framing and informing the Human Rights discourse.

DESCRIPTION OF KEY DUTIES: 

• Provide programmatic support to the department’s work 
• Contribute to the review of bills, policies and existing legislation with a view to infusing human rights principles
• Undertake assigned research duties, contribute to the preparation and editing of research reports; the design of strategies for implementation and dissemination of research findings
• Assist in the commission work on the monitoring of states compliance with international and national Human Rights obligations.
• Assist in the Coordination of meetings, workshops, conferences, debates, field studies  and other related programmatic activities
• Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of networks and partnerships with relevant stakeholders
• Perform such other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the department

Skills, Experience and Minimum Qualifications

• A Degree in a social science from a recognized University
• One year work experience  in a relevant field
• Experience in conducting research work 
• Knowledge of UN and African Human Rights Principles and Standards

Other attributes for the above two positions

• Good research, report writing  and presentation/communication skills
• Good Computer skills in Ms office
• Good organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills and is clients focused
• Results oriented and has attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, under pressure to meet deadlines

DRIVER/OFFICE ASSISTANT - Open

Ref: KNCHR/ADM/ADMIN/2/14

Reports to:   Senior Human Rights Officer –Kisumu office

Location:     Kisumu with field travels

Duration:     Permanent and Pensionable

Salary Range: Kshs. 37,666- Kshs. 59,000

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out driving responsibilities for the Commission.
• Regularly assess and advice on the mechanical conditions of the Commission vehicles so as to ensure that the vehicles are in good working condition.
• Carry out minor repairs of Commission vehicles and refer where necessary to the authorized mechanical dealers.
• Picking materials/components from suppliers.
• Picking & dropping visitors and staff to and from the Airport and taking them to their required destinations. 
• Informing the Administrative Officer when vehicles are due for service, expired insurance.
• Payment of utility bills and collection/delivery of office mail.
• Any other duty as directed by the Supervisor 

Qualification, Experience, Skills and Attributes

• O’ level qualification
• Clean B.C.E driving license
• Over 3 years driving experience in a busy office 
• Conversant with the Nyanza and Western regions
• Ready to work under pressure and at times beyond working hours
• Attention to details and a high integrity

INTERNS -Open

Position: Interns for various programmes

Duration: 12 months

Duty Station: Nairobi and Kisumu 

The KNCHR’s work hinge on the following programme and support areas: (a) Complaints and Investigations (b) Reforms and Accountability (c) Research and Compliance  (d) Public Education and Training (e) Economic, Social and Cultural Rights , (f) Finance, (g) Human Resource and Administration, (h) Internal Audit (1),  ICT, (j) Public Affairs and Communication and (k) Procurement.

The KNCHR invites applications from young, versatile, industrious, honest, self-driven, analytical, open-minded, readily available candidates to urgently fill the intern positions in various departments Human Resource and Administration (1), Finance (1), Research and Compliance (2), Reforms and Accountability (1) and Complaints and Investigations (3), Monitoring and Evaluation (1), Public Affairs and Communication (1), Public Education and Training(1) and Kisumu Office (1)
Key Duties

• Assist in programme implementations. 
• Assisting in running and maintaining the KNCHR’s various programme
• Any other task that may be assigned by the Programme Officers.

Key Qualifications and Competencies

• Holder of a Degree or Diploma in the relevant field from a recognised institution
• Excellent IT skills, with working knowledge of the various packages.
• Must be able to work effectively and independently with minimum supervision.
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.
• Proven research, writing and communication capability 
• Demonstrable commitment to social justice.

If you possess the above qualities, please send your application clearly indicating the position, and the Ref No. on both the cover letter and envelope or the subject matter of your email, together with a detailed C.V, names and telephone contacts of three referees one of whom should be your immediate supervisor, to reach us by 05th February 2014 to:

The Commission Secretary,

Kenya National Commission on Human Rights

Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1st Floor

P. O. Box 74359-00200

NAIROBI.

Email: recruitments@knchr.org