Research & Compliance Officer at Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR)

REF: KNCHR/ADM/ SO /12/2019

Reports to: Deputy Director – Research & Compliance

Location: Nairobi with occasional travel

Duration: Permanent and Pensionable

Gross Salary: Kshs. 100,250

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for conducting research on various human rights issues with the objective of informing the Commission’s interventions in relation to legislation, policy and implementation of human rights concerns and that the State complies with regional and international human rights standards.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and developing data collection tools/instruments;
• Conducting research on identified thematic areas of human rights including desk reviews and field data collection; compiling and disseminating reports.. .
• Participate in monitoring, conducting reviews and generating periodic reports on state compliance with its regional and international human rights obligations under treaties and conventions
• Support the work on monitoring the rights of persons with disabilities in line with the Commission’s mandate
• Participate in reviewing policies and legislation to ensure compliance with human rights principles and standards
• Participate in generating advisories for submission to relevant actors on human rights issues
• Support stakeholders’ engagements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Education, Arts, Anthropology, History, Sociology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• One (1) year relevant experience in a reputable organization;
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution;
• Knowledge and experience in research methodologies; and
• Met the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity.