REF: KNCHR/ADM/ADL/01/2024
Reports to: Deputy Director, Legal Services
Duration: Permanent & Pensionable
Duty Station: Nairobi with occasional travel
Gross Salary: Kshs. 205,850
Job Purpose:
This position is responsible for offering support to the management within the Legal Services Directorate with regard to securing appropriate redress to petitioners’ in cases of human rights violations in line with the mandate of the Commission.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise the application of Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms in the resolution of human rights violations.
Supervise the provision of redress to victims of human rights violations through litigation and court representation and processes.
Supervise the compilation of case digests on cases handled by the Commission Supervise the conduct of public inquiries on identified human rights violations
Supervise the analysis of Petitions and making recommendations on appropriate redress mechanisms.
Coordinating identification of cases on human rights violations for intervention by the Commission.
Coordinate KNCHR’s engagement with partners involved in Public Interest Litigation.
Operational Responsibilities /Tasks:
Implement reform strategies and interventions that result in timely resolution of human rights violation cases in line with the mandate of the commission.
Providing necessary legal support on redressing human rights violations through provision and application of ADR mechanisms.
Coordinate the conduct of and follow up on recommendations of public inquiries.
Supervise research and filing of public interest litigation cases relating to human rights violations.
Collaborating and partnering with relevant stakeholders.
Preparing for and conduct of hearings at the Commissions’ Tribunal.
Mentoring and coaching staff as well as interns within the Redress Division.
Financial Responsibilities:
Ensuring timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual reports for accountability of the use of funds
Supervise the utilization of divisional budgets.
Skills, Experience and Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university with seven (7) years’ work experience or Master’s degree with five (5) years’ relevant experience.
3 years’ experience in active litigation
Post graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law with a current practicing certificate
Certificate in Computer Applications Skills from a recognized institution
Senior Management Course as added advantage
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Great interpersonal and communication skills
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If you possess the above qualifications, please apply online through the KNCHR recruitment portal https://recruitment.knchr.org by Monday 26th February 2024.Please note that it is a criminal offence to provide false information in the application. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.KNCHR is an equal opportunity employer which offers a competitive remuneration commensurate to qualifications and experience.
KNCHR is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men, women of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. Therefore, qualified intersex persons, persons with disabilities, persons from marginalized communities and the minority groups are encouraged to apply.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be advised to submit clearance certificates from the various institutions.
Apply via :
recruitment.knchr.org
