Job Opportunities at Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR)

Job purpose
This position is responsible for the provision of legal support services and the implementation of region specific best practices that contribute to the realization of Human Rights within the same. This role is to pursue redress for human rights violations in the commission’s regional offices to reinforce programs and practices that support the advancement of Human Rights programs inclusive of access to justice, devolution, land, citizenship, security, business human rights, minority groups, environmental rights, labour rights, public sector accountability and engaging cultural and traditional institutions to mainstream human rights laws

Operational Responsibilities:
a) Undertake client screens and inquiries for complaints handling for victims seeking redress for human rights violations to facilitate the justice process and seek favorable outcomes for them.
b) Analyze case files and make appropriate decisions, determinations and recommendations on complaints that’s have been lodged at the regional office
c) Provide legal advice to clients in Human Rights Related court cases and disputes through the preparation of sound legal opinions on complaints brought forward beyond arbitration
d) Participate in field investigations and legal research in response to Human Rights violation cases noted or reported to the regional office to determine the way forward in pursuit of justice for the complainants
e) Offer legal counsel to inform complainants on the law with regard to possible human rights violations to equip them on next steps and options available to them to mitigate said situations
f) Refer complaints that fall outside the mandate of the commission to appropriate agencies for resolution as a way to assist them despite being outside the service parameters of the commission
g) Prepare reminders and acknowledgements to keep the complainants informed on the status of the complaints they have lodged on Human Rights violations at the regional office

Skills, Experience and Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized university
• Be admitted as an  Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• At least 1 year of relevant service in a comparable position from a reputable organization
• Good understanding of human rights and other relevant laws
• Good research skills.
 • Good communication, listening and client management skills.
• Computer literacy

Please note ONLY shortlisted candidate will be required to submit copies of clearance certificates from the following institutions:-
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Criminal Investigations Department (CID)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

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Job Purpose
This position is responsible for the provision of strategic leadership in program design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation in consultation with Commission Secretary to ensure that the mandate of the Commission to foster promotion and awareness of human rights is achieved.
 
Key Duties
Managerial Responsibilities:
1) Formulate and implement policies and strategies for effective discharge of the functions of the Commission in accordance with the mandate of the commission to protect human rights for all
2) Coordinate the development of the commission’s annual report on the state of human rights in Kenya for presentation  to donors and stakeholders
3) Conduct quality control checks on all departments to ensure that they are in compliance with the set performance contract with the Commission
4) Coordinate the development of the department’s work plans and reports to ensure that they are in line with the set performance targets for the organization
5) Manage the performance appraisal of staff within the department to ensure that the department’s performance is on track with the set performance contract for the organization
6) Organize and allocate tasks to heads of departments in the Commission to ensure optimal utilization of the resources in the commission
7) Prepare statutory reports on the state of human rights in Kenya for presentation to parliament
8) Review and submit programme reports on the state of human rights in Kenya to the CEO for presentation to Commissioner’s Strategy meetings

Operational Responsibilities:
1) Track activity budgets and approve spend requests to ensure that activities are reflective of the commission’s work plan and in accordance with the mandate of the commission
2) Oversee the development of concept notes for requisition of donor funds to implement various human rights awareness and implementation projects
3) Oversee the identification of human rights activities to be funded by donors to enable the commission to achieve its mandate
4) Review donor reports on the commission to ensure that the activities of departments are in line with the objectives of the donors and present to the CEO
5) Ensure that heads of departments are well versed in the commission’s management strategies and are able to implement them
6) Monitor the implementation of projects within the commission to ensure that project goals and timelines are met.

Skills, Experience and Minimum Qualifications
• Master’s Degree in Social Sciences (PhD is an added advantage).
• 12 years working experience with at least 5 years at  a senior position
• Post graduate qualification in Strategic and project Management, planning, proposal writing
• Administration, governance, or human Rights.
• Leadership and strategic management skills
• Financial management
• Budgeting
• Excellent IT skills, with working knowledge for the various  packages.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of the project management cycle and public administration
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya