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 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 Commission’s main
office is in Nairobi with two regional offices in Wajir and Kitale. Officers
may serve in the Head Office or in any of the regional offices.
KNCHR hereby invites applications for the following position in its Northern Kenya Regional office.
Senior Human Rights Officer
Wajir Regional Office Ref:
HR/ADMIN/PO/012/1
Reports To: Deputy Commission Secretary-Programs
Reports To: Deputy Commission Secretary-Programs
Location: Wajir
Duration: 5 Years Contract
Salary Range: Kshs112, 883 – 144, 237 Kshs
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Provide
leadership in and guide the conceptualization, planning, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation of the work of the Northern Kenya Regional Office •
Coordinate implementation and management of the complaints handling
process, investigations and other key areas of work as stipulated under
Section 8 of the KNCHR Act, 2011 and as may relevant to the Northern Kenya
Region
- Prepare and
present quality and timely monthly, quarterly and annual reports of the
work of the Regional office, including reports of financial expenditure by
the Regional Office
- Manage and
supervise all staff of the Regional Office, including management of
financial resources and fixed assets
- Ensure
compliance with the policies of the Commission in the running of the
Regional Office
- Ensure
proper flow of information and communication between the Head Office and
the Regional Office, as well as with other Regional Offices.
- Build and maintain
sustainable partnerships with both state and non state actors in the
region on behalf of the Commission
- Any other
duties as may be assigned from time to time.
In addition the suitable candidates for the above positions
should possess the following skills and attributes:-
- Good
understanding of human rights.
- Good
organizational, writing, interpersonal, communication, people management,
analytical and presentation skills.
- Must be
willing to travel the vast terrain covered by the region hence flexible and
adaptable.
- High degree
of integrity
- Excellent
computer skills in various computer packages.
- Ability and
readiness to work under pressure and work for long/odd hours.
- Ability to
build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, service
providers and suppliers and other stakeholders.
KNCHR is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive
remuneration commensurate to qualifications and experience.
If you possess the above qualities for any of the positions, please send your application Cleary indicating the position and the Ref No. on both the letter and envelope, together with a detailed C.V, a daytime telephone contact, and names and telephone contacts of three referees to reach us by 29th October 2012 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
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
