Human Rights Officer Ii - Coast Regional Office at Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR)

Job purpose
This position is responsible for the provision of legal support services and the implementation of region specific best practices that contribute to the realization of Human Rights within the same. This role is to pursue redress for human rights violations in the commission’s regional offices to reinforce programs and practices that support the advancement of Human Rights programs inclusive of access to justice, devolution, land, citizenship, security, business human rights, minority groups, environmental rights, labour rights, public sector accountability and engaging cultural and traditional institutions to mainstream human rights laws

Operational Responsibilities:
a) Undertake client screens and inquiries for complaints handling for victims seeking redress for human rights violations to facilitate the justice process and seek favorable outcomes for them.
b) Analyze case files and make appropriate decisions, determinations and recommendations on complaints that’s have been lodged at the regional office
c) Provide legal advice to clients in Human Rights Related court cases and disputes through the preparation of sound legal opinions on complaints brought forward beyond arbitration
d) Participate in field investigations and legal research in response to Human Rights violation cases noted or reported to the regional office to determine the way forward in pursuit of justice for the complainants
e) Offer legal counsel to inform complainants on the law with regard to possible human rights violations to equip them on next steps and options available to them to mitigate said situations
f) Refer complaints that fall outside the mandate of the commission to appropriate agencies for resolution as a way to assist them despite being outside the service parameters of the commission
g) Prepare reminders and acknowledgements to keep the complainants informed on the status of the complaints they have lodged on Human Rights violations at the regional office

Skills, Experience and Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized university
• Be admitted as an  Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• At least 1 year of relevant service in a comparable position from a reputable organization
• Good understanding of human rights and other relevant laws
• Good research skills.
 • Good communication, listening and client management skills.
• Computer literacy

Please note ONLY shortlisted candidate will be required to submit copies of clearance certificates from the following institutions:-
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Criminal Investigations Department (CID)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)