REF: KNCHR/ADM/ SO /11/2019
Reports to: The Regional Coordinator
Duration: Permanent and Pensionable
Gross Salary: Kshs. 141,950
Job purpose
This position is responsible for the implementation of programs and practices that support region specific best practices that contribute to the realization of Human Rights within the same. This role is to support in partnership building with stakeholders in regional communities to find innovative ways to shape sustainable and strategic alliances for 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
Supervise project teams and consultants to give direction and oversee quality control to meet the Commission’s service requirements on program benchmarks
Implement regional office projects and oversee systems to determine effective processing of complaints on human rights violations according to the commission’s standards of service
Promote proactive resolutions of complaints on human rights violations to quickly dissipate situations and avoid escalations that could be detrimental to the wellbeing of the victims
Carry out 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
Draft quarterly and annual activity reports on programmes implemented at the regional offices inclusive of challenges, findings and recommendations to inform the main office for future plans and program development
Manage financial resources assigned for the project activities in the regional offices to ensure accountability of funds
Assist in the management of regional partnerships necessary for the capacity enhancement of the commission’s work in the region in spite of internal limitations
Undertake regional office operations inclusive of data and assets management to ensure client confidentiality and information security
Liaise with the head quarter office regarding matters of project implementation on assigned projects to execute these as per stipulated guidelines
Execute programme activities such as human rights clinics and legal aid forums for the capacity building of regional partners and stakeholders informing them on the human Rights Laws based on the Kenyan constitution
Participate in regional trainings for public officers in conjunction with partners to promote awareness in Human Rights Laws and the Kenyan National Human Rights Commission
Prepare reminders, acknowledgements and keep the complainants informed on the status of the complaints that they have lodged on Human Rights Violations
Refer complaints that fall outside the mandate of the commission to appropriate agencies for resolution
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or an equivalent from a recognized university
Be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya(for lawyers)
3 years of 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
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