This position is responsible for the provision of legal support services and the implementation of region specific best practices that contribute to the realization of Human Rights. This role is to pursue redress for human rights violations to reinforce programs and practices that support the advancement of Human Rights programs inclusive of access to justice, devolution, land, citizenship, security, business human rights, minority groups, environmental rights, labour rights, public sector accountability and engaging cultural and traditional institutions to mainstream human rights laws.
Responsibilities
Screening of client/Petitioners and receiving inquiries for complaints processing from victims seeking redress for human rights violations.
Analyze case files and in consultation with the regional coordinator and institutional mandate, make appropriate decisions, determinations and recommendations on complaints that’s have been lodged at the regional office
Provide legal advice and or representation to clients on Human Rights Related court cases and disputes.
Prepare sound legal opinions on complaints brought forward beyond arbitration.
Generate advisories for submission to relevant actors on human rights issues.
Facilitate public education and training programmes on human rights.
Participate in field investigations and legal research in response to Human Rights violation cases noted or reported to the regional office to determine the way forward in pursuit of justice for the complainants and submit timely actionable reports.
Refer complaints that fall outside the mandate of the commission to appropriate agencies for resolution as a way to assist them despite being outside the service parameters of the commission
Prepare reminders and acknowledgements to keep petitioners informed on the status of the complaints they have lodged on Human Rights violations at the regional office
Working with marginalized groups
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in law, Peace Building/Conflict Management, Criminology, Political Science, Anthropology, Sociology, Development Studies, International Relations & Diplomacy or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university
Be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
At least 1 year of relevant service in a comparable position from a reputable organization
Good understanding of human rights and other relevant laws
Good research skills.
Good communication, listening and client management skills.
Computer literacy
Meet the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
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