Programme Associate at Kenya Human Rights Commission

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitoring project work plans, timelines, and deliverables to ensure timely implementation of activities and compliance with donor and organizational requirements.
• Supporting the planning and coordination of meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and tracking action points.
• Support the preparation and consolidation of programme fundraising documentation, including proposals, concept notes, grant applications, contracts, and donor reports, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely submission.
• Conducting research and analysis to support programme objectives, particularly in the areas of public finance management, human rights, governance, elections, and relevant legal and policy frameworks, and contributing to related reports and knowledge products.
• Contributing to the development of policy briefs, press statements, advocacy materials, and documentation of project achievements, including success stories and digital content, in collaboration with the Communications Office.
• Liaising with stakeholders, partners, consultants, vendors, and internal teams, including drafting and responding to official correspondence as required.
• Supporting the identification and analysis of emerging governance and human rights issues requiring strategic policy, legal, or advocacy interventions.
• Assisting in the monitoring, evaluation, and periodic reporting of project results in accordance with established reporting frameworks and deadlines.
• Represent KHRC in the key meetings and coalitions related to the programme area.
• Ensure compliance with KHRC policies, practices, and values.
• Undertake any other task as may be assigned by your supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Law, Public Policy, or Social Sciences from a recognized university.
• Candidates with a degree in Law must be advocates of the High Court of Kenya, hold a valid practicing certificate, and be in good standing.
• At least three (3) years of professional experience in public policy, public finance management, development, or other public interest fields is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated knowledge of taxation, public debt, corruption, integrity, and public finance management processes at both county and national levels, including their relevance to human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.
• Strong commitment to human rights, with a sound understanding of national, regional, and international human rights mechanisms.
• Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with state and non-state actors.
• Proven experience in coordinating or collaborating with community-based and national-
• level organizations and networks.
• Good understanding of programme and project management principles.
• Proactive, able to take initiative, and work independently with minimal supervision.