KNCHR Public Education and Training Human Rights Officer 1 Job in Nairobi Kenya (KES 141K)

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 with four regional offices in Wajir, Kitale, Mombasa and Kisumu.  

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

Human Rights Officer 1 – Public Education and Training

Ref: KNCHR/ADM/HRO 1/12/14

Reports to: Principal Human Rights Officer – Public Education and Training
Location: Nairobi, with frequent travel 
Duration: Permanent and Pensionable
Gross Salary: Ksh. 141,950

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing and implementing Human Rights Education strategies and programmes for senior policy makers, law enforcement officers, media and judicial officers and the Public amongst other Stakeholders.
• Assist in designing and implementing strategies for integrating human rights into formal and informal curricular of public and private learning institutions.
• Ensure application of the Commission programmatic approach and guidelines on cross cutting issues in implementation of the programme activities for the Public
• Participate in planning, budgeting  preparing  reports and  documenting best practices within the department
• Assist in the development and Review of curriculums, Training Manuals and IEC material on Thematic Human Rights Issues.
• Assist in the quality control all programmed productions and materials
• Assist in publicity, profiling, mobilizing stakeholders and partners participation in Human Rights Programs
• Designing and implementing Education and Field learning activities
• Assist in securing the Departments Knowledge management system
• Build and Nurture Networks, Partnerships and Key Stakeholders.
• Participate in fund Raising and resource mobilization efforts.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences or Law from a recognized University
• Certificate or Diploma in Training of Trainers/ Post Graduate diploma in Law.
• Three years experience in providing Human Rights Education and capacity building for high level public officials and the community.
• Experience in planning and designing effective training programmes.
• Experience in designing and evaluation of IEC materials and other learning resources
• Experience in engaging with a broad range of participatory training approaches.

How to Apply

KNCHR is an equal opportunity employer which offers a competitive remuneration commensurate to qualifications and experience.

If you possess the above qualities, please send your application clearly indicating the position, and the Reference Number on both the cover letter and envelope, together with a detailed C.V, a daytime telephone contact, and names and telephone contacts of three referees to reach us by 10th October, 2014 to:

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