Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Internships

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is an independent National Human Rights Institution created by Article 59 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and established by the Government of Kenya through an Act of Parliament (the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act 2011) and under the United Nations Paris Principles.

KNCHR’s mandate includes furthering the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya, acting as a watchdog over the Government in the area of human rights, and the provision of leadership in moving the country towards a human rights state.

KNCHR fulfils its human rights mandate through a number of programmes, including Research and Compliance, Public Education and Training, Complaints and Investigations, Redress and Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

The Commissions’ main office is in Nairobi and it has two regional offices in Wajir and Kitale.

Interns may serve in the Head Office or in any of the regional offices.

KNCHR invites applications from young, industrious, honest, self driven, analytical, readily available graduates with relevant degrees or diplomas to fill in various intern positions in the the following departments; HR & Administration, Complaints & Investigations, Reforms & Accountability, Public Affairs & Communication, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and Research & Compliance.

Purpose: Internship in various programmes

Duration: One year

Location: Head Office

Start Date: January 18th, 2012

Overall Task

To work closely with programme staff in order to learn from the work of the Commission in its various departments.

Key Skills, Qualifications and Competences

• A degree/ Diploma from a recognized university in a relevant field
• Good ICT skills
• Proven research capability
• Ability to work effectively and take instructions from seniors
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to social justice
• Some exposure in a relevant field will be an added advantage

If you possess the above qualities as above, please send your application letter together with a detailed CV, a daytime telephone contact, and names and telephone contacts of three referees to reach us by 28th November, 2011 to:

The Commission Secretary,
Keya National Commission on Human Rights,
Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1st floor,
P.O Box 74359-00200
Nairobi

Email: recruitments@knchr.org

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.