Human Rights Officer – Research & Compliance at Kenya National Commission on Human Rights

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for conducting research on various human rights issues with the objective informing the Commission’s interventions in relation to legislation, policy and implementation of human rights concerns and that the state complies with human rights standards regionally.

Human Rights Officer – Research & Compliance Job Responsibilities

• Review of bills and policies that is derived from the institutional strategy, to ensure alignment of department activities to the institutional objectives
• Develop advisories and position papers on various human rights issues with the objective of informing the
• Commission’s interventions in relation to legislation, policy and implementation
• Engage with regional and international mechanisms on various human rights issues in Kenya to recommend best practice on application of the said mechanism
• Advice and assist state compliance with international and regional obligations as per the commission mandate
• Report writing for internal and external audience on human rights issues to create awareness and sensitivity to human rights violation
• Research the key outcomes that emerge in human rights issues in order to provide input to the development of policies

Qualifications for the Human Rights Officer – Research & Compliance Job

• Master’s degree in Law, Social sciences or other related fields or related disciplines from a recognized university
• Five years’ Experience of which one is at a supervisory role.
• Advocate of the High Court for Lawyers
• Membership to relevant bodies
• Experience conducting social science research
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

OR

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Social sciences or other related fields or related disciplines from a recognized university
• 7 years relevant experience of which three is at a supervisory role.
• Relevant Post graduate qualification/s is an added advantage
• Good Communication, Interpersonal and Organisational skills
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

Other attributes

• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to lead and manage teams
• Problem solving skills
• Supervisory skills
• Clients focused
• Great attention to detail
• Respect for diversity