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.
Our
two broad mandates are to further the protection and promotion of human rights
in Kenya and to act as a watchdog over the Government in the area of human
rights.
The
Commission’s headquarter is located in Nairobi and supported by with two
regional offices in Wajir and Kitale, and soon, Mombasa regional office.
It
is with the opening of the Mombasa office that KNCHR hereby invites
applications for the following positions to be based in the coastal town;
Senior Human Rights Officer/ Head of Regional Office
Ref: HR/ADMIN/SHRO Mbs
/012/1
Reports
To:
Deputy Commission Secretary-Programs
Location: Mombasa
Duration: 5 Year Contract
Salary
Range:
Kshs.112, 883 – Kshs. 144, 237
Key
duties and responsibilities:
- Provide
leadership in and guide the conceptualization, planning, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation of the work of the Coast Regional Office
- Coordinate
implementation and management of the complaints handling process,
investigations and other key areas of work as stipulated under Section 8
of the KNCHR Act, 2011 and as may relevant to the Coast Region
- Prepare
and present quality and timely monthly, quarterly and annual reports of
the work of the Regional office, including reports of financial
expenditure by the Regional Office
- Manage
and supervise all staff of the Regional Office, including management of
financial resources and fixed assets
- Ensure
compliance with the policies of the Commission in the running of the
Regional Office
- Ensure
proper flow of information and communication between the Head Office and
the Regional Office, as well as with other Regional Offices.
- Build
and maintain sustainable networks and partnerships with both state and non
state actors in the region on behalf of the Commission
- Any
other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
Qualifications
and Experience
- A
Masters degree in a Social Science from a recognized institution with five
years experience in a busy programme-related environment
Or
- A
Bachelors Degree in a Social Science from a recognized institution with
seven years experience in busy programme-related environment.
- Sound
knowledge/skills in Project Management and experience in developing and
implementing human rights related projects and activities.
Human Rights Officer I
Ref: HR/ADMIN/SHRO Mbs
/012/2
Reports
to: Senior
Human Rights Officer/ Head of Regional office
Location: Mombasa Regional
office with occasional field travel
Duration: Five years renewable
contract
Salary
Range: Kshs.72,
988- Kshs. 98,746
Key
duties and responsibilities
- Assist
in designing and implementation of region-specific actions to protect and
promote human rights in the region of operation.
- Assist
in Coordination of development, implementation monitoring and evaluation of
the annual operations plan for the Regional office
- Assist
in providing leadership to the development of budgets for the Regional
office, including budget tracking and monitoring and reporting on
financial expenditures
- Assist
in preparing and submitting quarterly, annual and special reports on the
activities of the regional office and ensuring flow of information
- Conduct
regional conflict monitoring (through collaboration with relevant local
and national state and non-state actors) and ensure effective flow of
information for informed and quick response.
- Assist
in facilitation of staff and stakeholders/community capacity building in
the region.
- Assist
in maintaining partnerships with government, media, CBOs, NGOs etc in the
region.
- Any
other duty as may be assigned by the Regional Coordinator from time to
time
Skills,
Experience & Academic Qualifications
- A
Bachelors Degree in Law or Social Sciences
- Minimum
of three years work experience in a busy human rights/social justice
institution
- Skills
and knowledge of Project Management
Human Rights Officer II
Ref: HR/ADMIN/SHRO Mbs
/012/3
Reports
to:
Senior Human Rights Officer/ Head of Regional office
Location:
Mombasa
Regional office with occasional field travel
Duration: Five years renewable
contract
Salary
Range:
Kshs.52, 657- Kshs. 70,231
Key
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist
in the operationalization of an effective complaints management/handling
and referral system.
- Process
day to day complaints lodged at the regional office, including maintenance
of complaints files and records.
- Maintain
the complaints database for the regional office, including assisting in
the development of quarterly complaints reports and trends analysis for
the region.
- Assist
in conducting field investigations on identified or reported human rights
violations, and the development of field investigation reports.
- Assist
in conducting human rights clinics in the region for outreach purposes.
- Liaise
with relevant government and civil society agencies in the region for
effective complaints handling and investigations.
- Establish
local contact and networks for effective complaints handling and referral.
Skills,
Experience & Academic Qualifications
- A
Bachelors Degree in Law
- An
advocate
- Minimum
of one year work experience in a busy human rights/social justice
institution
In
addition the suitable candidates for the above positions should possess the
following skills and attributes:-
- Good
knowledge of the key human rights issues in the Coast region.
- Good
organizational, writing, interpersonal, communication, people management,
analytical and presentation skills.
- Must
be willing to travel the vast terrain covered by the region hence flexible
and adaptable.
- High
standard of integrity.
- Respect
for diverse working environment.
- Excellent
computer skills in various computer packages.
- Ability
and readiness to work under pressure and work for long/odd hours.
- Ability
to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues,
service providers and suppliers and other stakeholders.
If
you possess the above qualities for any of the positions, please send your
application clearly indicating the position and the Ref No. on both the letter
and envelope, together with a detailed C.V, daytime telephone contact, and
names and telephone contacts of three referees to reach us by 9th November 2012
to:
The
Commission Secretary,
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1st Floor
P. O. Box 74359-00200
Nairobi
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1st Floor
P. O. Box 74359-00200
Nairobi
Email:
recruitments@knchr.org
KNCHR
is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive remuneration
commensurate to qualifications and experience.
Only
short listed candidates will be contacted