The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is an
independent National Human Rights Institution 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.
The Commission acts as a watchdog over the Government in the
area of human rights, and provides leadership in moving the country towards a
human rights state.
The Commission 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 and currently it has
two regional offices in Wajir and Kitale.
The Commission is inviting applications for the following
position;
Deputy Commission Secretary
Ref: HR/DCS/12/07/3
Reports To: Commission Secretary
Location: Head Office
Duration: 5 years Contract
Salary Range: Kshs 330, 580 – Kshs 456,410
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Overseeing administrative
and program implementation, in line with the Commission SP, mission,
vision and goals and approved work plans.
- Quality control
on all departments’ outputs to ensure that the Commission delivers on its
mandate.
- Coordinate
annual planning and preparation of annual work plans and budgets for the
Commission.
- Coordination and
supervision of work plan implementation including convening and chairing
progress review meetings.
- Coordinate
preparation of department quarterly, special and annual reports.
- Approval of
procurement and expenditure for activity implementation in line with
approved work plans.
- Provide capacity
building in line with the Commissions knowledge and talent management
strategies.
- Fundraising for
various programs of the Commission and preparation and submission of grant
reports to donors.
- Supervision and
monitoring of departmental heads including heads of regional offices.
- Any other duties
as may be assigned by the Commission Secretary and Commissioners.
Minimum requirements
- Minimum of a Masters
Degree in Social Sciences (PhD is an added advantage) .
- Post graduate
qualification in Strategic and project Management, planning, proposal
writing /Administration, governance and human Rights.
- Excellent
capacity in compilation of reports.
- Twelve years
work Experience with at least five years at a supervisory level.
Other Attributes
In addition to the above qualifications, the suitable candidate
should posses the following skills and attributes;
- Strong
Leadership and strategic management skills.
- Demonsratable
financial management, planning and Budgeting knowledge and skills
- Monitoring and
Evaluation knowledge and skills.
- Excellent
communication skills, both written and oral.
- Must be a person
of high integrity and self discipline.
- Good
organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
- Computer
literacy, ability to work in a stressful and demanding environment.
KNCHR is an equal opportunity employer which offers a
competitive remuneration commensurate to qualifications and experience.
If you possess the above qualities for the positions, please
send your application clearly indicating the position, and the Ref No. on both
the letter and envelope or on the subject matter of the email, together with a
detailed C.V, a daytime telephone contact, and names and telephone contacts of
three referees to reach us by 17th August 2012 to:
The Commission Secretary,
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1st Floor
P. O. Box 74359-00200
Nairobi
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1st Floor
P. O. Box 74359-00200
Nairobi
Email: recruitments@knchr.org
