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 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.
The Commission
is inviting applications for the following position:-
Human Rights Officer I /
Personal Assistant to the Chairperson
Ref: KNCHR/ADM/HRO I/PA/12/14
Reports to: The Chairperson
Location: Nairobi with occasional travel
Duration: Permanent and Pensionable
Gross Salary: Kshs 141,950
Job Objective: To provide technical/programmatic and
administrative support to the Chairpersons office.
Description of key duties
The main tasks performed by the job
holder.
- To provide comprehensive, confidential and high quality technical and administrative service to the Chairperson;
- Assisting the chairperson in their day to day programmatic and engaging in research into various human rights concerns and/or emerging issue of local, regional and international concern related to the chairpersons’ work as well as drafting and advice on redress options;
- Preparing speaking notes, legal briefs, opinions and insights for the chairpersons’ engagements;
- Preparation of concept papers, intervention strategies and proposal writing for various activities;
- Coordinating and facilitating meeting mundane to the Chairpersons work;
- Assist in providing analytical advice on and implementation of appropriate redress mechanisms;
- To manage and prioritize all communications to the chairs office at all times and ensure adherence to deadlines in response;
- Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.
Minimum Requirements
- A Bachelors Degree in Law and an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
- At least three years work experience in an equivalent and similar level and position
- Good skills on Complaints handling and investigations with a good understanding of human rights
- Good Interviewing and report writing skills
- Good organizational, writing, interpersonal (people management), communication and analytical skills
- Sound Knowledge and understanding of local and International Human Rights instruments and the Constitution.
- A good team player who is results oriented, has attention to detail and is client focused
- Computer literacy, ability to work in stressful and demanding environments.
- Fluency in spoken and written English and Swahili.
How to Apply
KNCHR is an
equal opportunity employer which offers a competitive remuneration commensurate
to qualifications and experience.
Qualified female
candidates with experience from the regions are encouraged to apply.
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, together with
a detailed C.V, a daytime telephone contact, and names and telephone contacts
of three referees to reach us by 18th July, 2014 to:
The Commission
Secretary,
Kenya National
Commission on Human Rights
Lenana Road, CVS
Plaza, 1st Floor
P. O. Box
74359-00200
Nairobi
Only short
listed candidates will be contacted.
