Human Rights Officer at Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR)

Ref: KNCHR/ADM/ SHRO /02/2017
Reports to: Principal Human Rights Officer- Redress
Duty Station: Nairobi with occasional travel
Duration: Permanent and Pensionable
Gross Salary: Kshs. 205,850

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for the provision of redress and legal services to petitioners for human rights violations as per the mandate of the commission to protect human rights in Kenya.

Human Rights Officer Job Key Duties

• Advise the commission on appropriate redress mechanisms to ensure timely resolution of complaints as per the mandate of the commission
• Coordinate legal research, drafting and advice on redress options to ensure that complainants get justice in a timely manner as per the mandate of the commission
• Represent the commission and petitioners in court to facilitate redress as per the mandate of the commission
• Implement Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms in redress of Human Rights issues to expedite redress as per the mandate of the commission
• Implement reform strategies and interventions that result in timely resolution of human rights violation cases as per the mandate of the commission
• Ensure that the monitoring and evaluation systems and tools are up to par and facilitate the department in meeting its performance target
• Manage the department’s information and reports to ensure that they are protected and accessible as per the mandate of the commission
• Provide input into the budgeting process for the department

Skills, Experience and Minimum Qualifications for the Human Rights Officer Job

• Master’s degree in Law, Social sciences or other related fields or related disciplines from a recognized university
• Five years’ Experience of which one is at a supervisory role.
• Advocate of the High Court for Lawyers

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized university and an Advocate of High Court.
• 7 years of service, or similar experience in a comparable position of which three is at a supervisory role.
• Demonstrable knowledge and exposure to international, regional and national human rights instruments jurisprudence
• Excellent IT skills, with working knowledge for the various packages.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of the project management cycle and public administration
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya