Reforms & Accountability Officer – Reforms & Accountability Division at Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR)

(REF: KNCHR/ADM/RAP/01/2022)

Description of key duties

1. Assist in the implementation of systems and programmes as per the strategic goal of the R&A Division to ensure reforms in both private and public agencies
2.  Assist the Divisional focal points to  implement various activities towards institutional reforms, advocacy, research and reporting on sectors such as security, judiciary, political accountability, migration, transitional justice and prisons sectors and ensure the protection of human rights  for vulnerable groups such as intersex and migrants in Kenya as per the mandate of the commission.
3. Assist in planning meetings and workshops to promote public awareness of human rights to ensure protection of those rights as per the mandate of the commission.
4.  Supporting the drafting and compilation of divisional reports minutes and concept note on divisional work guided by the Divisional team and supervisor.
5. Attends and represent the commission at working level meetings with civil society and other partners to facilitate reforms in private and public agencies as per the mandate of the commission.
6. Facilitates logistic for Divisions meetings.
7. Compiles the activity requests for activity implementation approval.
8. Supports the implementation of Division’s thematic projects.
9. Support the implementation of activities in any prevention of torture, migration and human rights and intersex persons’ rights mainstreaming.
10. Contribute to the developing of the annual work plan and divisional reports and any other assigned work of the Division.

Skills, Experience and Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in social Sciences  or related disciplines from a recognized university
2. At least 1 year of relevant service in a comparable position from a reputable organization
3. Advocacy and lobbying skills
4. Knowledge on International Human Rights Instruments
5.  Possess great report writing skills
6. Computer literacy
7. Knowledge on human rights instruments and reforms areas in the mentioned sectors.
8. Great  inter personal, communication, analytical and research skills