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  • Posted: Mar 21, 2017
    Deadline: Mar 24, 2017
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    The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) is a non-government organisation founded in 1992 and registered in 1994. The Commission campaigns to create a culture in Kenya where human rights and democratic culture are entrenched. It does this through monitoring, documenting and publicising rights violations.
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    Intern - Political Pluralism & Diversity (PPD)

    Successful applicant will be reporting to the Program Advisor – Political Pluralism & Diversity

    Minimum Qualifications and Experience

    Applicants for the above position should possess the following:

    • Applicant should have graduated or has finalised 4th year course work and is awaiting graduation, to graduate with a minimum degree in Law, Arts, Political Science or International Relations.
    • Applicants with a Law degree should not be currently admitted to Kenya School of Law or if admitted should have successfully completed pupillage and is awaiting admission to the bar.
    • Between 3 months to 1 year demonstrable experience in issues related to identity and inclusion (women’s rights, ethnicity, minority rights, refugee rights LGBTI rights, political participation, and non-discrimination)
    • Demonstrable interest in human rights work including in working on emergent human rights issues in Kenya.
    • All applicants must possess authorisation to work in Kenya prior to applying for this position.
    • Should possess a valid certificate of good conduct
    • Excellent in written and spoken English and Swahili
    • Willingness to learn
    • Excellent Communication, Interpersonal, and Research Skills
    • Candidates must be able to demonstrate that they are highly motivated, possess the ability to follow standard operating procedures, are self-starters and functional problem solvers with the ability to learn.
    • Applicants to the PPD thematic area are encouraged to visit KHRC’s website to learn more about our work before applying:

    Method of Application

    Only those candidates that meet the above qualifications will be considered for the internship opportunities.

    Candidates interested in this position should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to vacancies@khrc.or.ke

    The cover letter should include a brief overview of the candidate’s suitability for the role, including an outline of relevant past research and advocacy experience.

    CVs should be a maximum 3 pages long and should include relevant past education and experience.

    Candidates are encouraged to visit KHRC’s website to learn more about our work before applying: www.khrc.or.ke.

    The closing date for applications is Friday 24th March 2017.

    Applications submitted past this date will not be considered.

    Only successful candidates will be contacted.

    Disclaimer: KHRC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and will recruit the most qualified person irrespective of race, marital status, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation or nationality.

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