Job Grade: NGEC 3
Terms Of Service: 5-year contract. May be renewed subject to satisfactory performance
Other Benefits: Medical Cover, Group Life Insurance and WIBA,
Ref: NGEC/HR/01/2018
The officer will be the Head of Department responsible to the Director, Programs and Research.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in Law from a University recognized in Kenya
A Post graduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law NOTE: A Master’s degree in Law with specialization in human rights or in gender studies from a recognized University is an added advantage.
Current Member of the Law Society of Kenya and with a valid practicing Certificate.
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
Computer literacy
Good understanding of international human rights law and practice including international reporting mechanisms
At least six (6) years’ post-admission experience in Constitutional or Human Rights practice two (2) of which must have been in a Supervisory Or management position
Must satisfy the requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) Duties and responsibilities
Responsibilities
Being the legal Advisor to the Commission
Representing the Commission on all legal matters
Instituting Public Interest litigation on all matters concerning the commission’s mandate
Develop, implement and monitor the budget for the legal department to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
Providing leadership and technical expertise in the development of standards for the implementation of policies for the realization of Economic and Social Cultural rights.
Review bills/laws/policy documents and give legal opinions and advisory on integration of principles of equality and inclusion.
Write reports and draft advisories on compliance of state with all treaties and conventions ratified by relating to gender equality and freedom from discrimination relating to Special interest groups
Maintain a database of all complaints on equality and inclusion related to the special interest groups and liaise appropriately to ensure they are addressed
Coordinate and supervise investigations and other field missions and facilitate mechanisms for formal hearings and inquiries by the Commission.
Responsible for the performance management, training and development of staff and interns in the department to ensure achievement of the Department’s mandate
