KNCHR Complaints and Investigations Principal Human Rights Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 281K)

The Commission is inviting applications for the following positions:-

Principal Human Rights Officer: Complaints and Investigations 

Ref: KNCHR/ADM/PHRO/4/13

Reports to: Deputy Commission Secretary
 

Location: Head Office, with occasional travel
 

Duration: 5 years contract
 

Gross Salary: Kshs 281,950

Job Objectives: To provide leadership in overseeing the receipt, processing and investigation of complaints of Human Rights violations in contributing to the enhancing of the commission objective in the realization of rights in line with the Commissions mandate.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide leadership, analytical and strategic and general oversight in the implementation of Departments activities.
• Conceptualize and direct the planning, design and implementation of the Department’s work.
• Provide advice and guidance to members of the Department and to the Commission generally  on the enhanced realization of all rights
• Supervise the receipt and processing of Complaints and Investigations on Human Rights violations in the head office and regional offices and advice on effective redress mechanisms.
• Ensure investigations and Rapid response missions are conducted in line with the Commission’s Standard Operation Procedures and Rapid response guidelines
• Ensure proper management of the programme’s information and records.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with relevant stakeholders
• Responsible for the preparation and management of the Programme’s workplan and budgets.
• Responsible for the preparation of the programme’s reports including BTOR, Monthly, quarterly, annual and statutory.
• Responsible for all internal and external communications emanating from the Programme.
• Manage M&E systems and tools to monitor departmental performance through the development of log frames, data collection tools, as well as processes for data analysis and reporting.
• Supervision of all staff working in the Programme.

Skills, Experience and Minimum Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Law (LLM) or a social science from a recognized University
• Training on ADR/Investigations, Project Cycle Management, Finance for Non Finance Managers
• Eight years experience of which 3 are at a senior level with a supervisory role

Other Attributes
 

In addition to the above qualifications, the suitable candidates for all the above position should posses the following Skills and Attributes;

• Knowledge of Best practices in the processing and investigation of human rights violations
• Investigation skills
• Knowledge and skills on ADR
• Training skills
• Good report writing skills
• Leadership and strategic management skills
• Basic computer skills

If you possess the above qualities, please send your application clearly indicating the position, and the Ref No. on both the cover letter and envelope and the subject matter of your email, together with a detailed C.V, a daytime telephone contact, and names and telephone contacts of three referees to reach us by 9th October, 2013 to:

The Commission Secretary,
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 which offers a competitive remuneration commensurate to qualifications and experience.