Public Education and Training Officer at Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR)

Job purpose

This position is responsible for supporting the delivery of information, education, communication and sensitization to the public, state and non-state actors on human rights issues for the purpose of enhancing promotion and protection of such rights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation public education and training programmes.
• Develop and disseminate customized human rights information, education, communication and training materials.
• Take lead in the development of human rights training programmes, manuals, modules and curricula to guide human rights education and training pogrammes for both formal and informal learning institutions
• Assist in the organization of the Commission’s divisions’ internal and external forums such as meetings, workshops and trainings for public education and sensitization programmes
• Promote programme synergy and linkages with both internal and external partners.
• Create awareness through public forums and by use of print, social and electronic media.

Skills, Experience and Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, or other equivalent social sciences from a recognized institution.
• Be admitted as an  Advocate of the High Court of Kenya(for lawyers)
• At least 1 year of relevant service in a comparable position from a reputable organization.
• Proven experience in curriculum development and design.
• Demonstrable experience in training, and expertise in curriculum development in a relevant field.
• Good understanding of human rights and other relevant laws.
• Good presentation skills.
• Good communication, training and research skills.
• Excellent Microsoft office tools skills.
• Meet the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.