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
Managerial Responsibilities
Provide supervisory support to the Regional Coordinator and oversee quality control to meet the Commission’s standards on complaints processing, investigations and outreach activities
Operational Responsibilities:
Implement regional office projects and oversee systems to determine effective processing of human rights complaints according to the commission’s mandate and standards of service
Promote proactive resolutions of complaints on human rights violations including through ADR or court process Carry out investigations and legal research in response to Human Rights violations and follow up on implementation of the recommendations thereto.
Prepare draft quality quarterly, bi-annual and annual activity reports on programmes implemented at the regional offices in line with the Commission’s standards.
Manage financial resources assigned for the project activities and ensure accountability of funds
Assist in the management of regional partnerships necessary for the capacity enhancement of the commission’s work in the region Coordinator 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
Plan, implement and participate in regional trainings, public forums, human rights clinics and other public engagement in conjunction with partners to promote human rights in the region
Skills, Experience and Minimum 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
If you possess the above qualities, please submit your applications electronically through recruitment@knchr.org clearly indicating the position, and the Ref No. on the subject line, together with a detailed C.V, a copy of national ID, names and telephone contacts of three referees, to reach us by 26th May 2023The Commission Secretary,Kenya National Commission on Human RightsLenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1st FloorP. O. Box 74359-00200NAIROBI.
Apply via :
recruitment@knchr.org
