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

In line with its mandate of monitoring compliance to human rights standards and principles in the 2022 electioneering period, the Commission with the support from Development Partners is recruiting 160 human rights monitors in the following identified counties;

1. Nairobi 2. Kiambu 3. Nyeri 4. Murang’a

5. Nakuru 6. Machakos 7. Makueni 8. Mombasa

9. Kilifi 10. Kisumu 11. Siaya 12. Bungoma

13. Nyamira 14. Migori 15. Kakamega 16. Isiolo

17. Uasin Gishu 18. Nandi 19. Kericho 20. Wajir

21. Kisii 22. Kwale 23. Kirinyaga 24. Meru

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

The Human Rights Monitor will be expected to undertake the following tasks;

1. Attend a mandatory training to be conducted by KNCHR on specified date(s).
2. Use the monitoring tools provided by KNCHR to collect factual information on Human Rights violations in the assigned county.
3. Follow up and report on any human rights violations in the assigned county.
4. Attend campaign forums in a bid to gather information in relation to human rights compliance and violations.
5. Furnish the Commission with reports on the status of human rights in the assigned county on specified timelines.
6. Keep in safe custody equipment and/or materials provided by the KNCHR for use in the project and return them to the designated officer upon the conclusion of the project or on demand.
7. Assist and accompany the KNCHR team visiting the Monitor’s assigned county during planned or unplanned missions.
8. Submit a final report in relation to human rights compliance of the respective county at the end of the contract period.
9. Perform any other duty as may be assigned.

Requirements

• Diploma, Higher National Diploma or Degree in Social Sciences, paralegal studies or any other related field.
• A minimum of one (1) year active experience in the field of human rights, research or social work
• Resident in one of the identified counties of interest.
• Good understanding of the local languages in addition to English and Kiswahili.
• Excellent written, oral and IT skills, with working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Tools.
• A good understanding of the political and social dynamics of the respective county.
• Capacity to engage local leaders, security officials, elders, youth and women on issues relating to human rights and electoral processes
• Good etiquette and strong interpersonal skills.
• Past role in monitoring electoral skills will be an added advantage.

Duration

The initial contract period will be for a period of Six (6) months

Allowance

The position attracts a monthly allowance of Kenya Shillings 35,000/= that shall cover the monitor’s transport needs, meals and communication.