The Kenya Human Rights
Commission (KHRC) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) which was founded in
1992 and registered in Kenya in 1994 with the goal to entrench human rights and
democratic values in the society.
In 2012, the Commission evaluated its 2008-2012 strategic plans and developed a
new strategic plan for 2013-2018 in which it envisions: A human rights state
and society and outlines its mission as to foster human rights, democratic values, human
dignity and social justice.This vision and mission will be driven by the goal which is enhancing human rights centred governance at all levels.
KHRC seeks to recruit dynamic, organized, motivated and results-oriented individuals to fill the following position:
Job Title: Communications & Knowledge Manager
Department: Communications
Reporting to: Executive Director
Contract
Duration: Two year renewable
contract,which is subject to performance
Category: Senior Management
Location: Nairobi
Overall Purpose: The jobholder is responsible for offering
strategic leadership in ensuring that KHRC’s mandate and key initiatives are
well projected and communicated through appropriate development of the relevant
content, choice of channels of communication and leverage emerging
opportunities.
The incumbent will set
and guide the strategy for all communication, website, and public relations
messages and collateral to consistently articulate KHRC’s mission.
They will also ensure
that KHRC is viewed as the primary source, disseminator, and conduit of
information within a diverse network and constituent base in Africa.
This role also steers
the translation of KHRC activities into opportunities for continuous reflective
learning and improvement in program delivery.
The role holder will work closely with a senior peer group within the organization as the communication partner on a variety of strategic initiatives.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
The role holder will work closely with a senior peer group within the organization as the communication partner on a variety of strategic initiatives.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Support
the development, review and implementation of KHRC programmes’ strategies
by cascading the overall organizational strategy into the communication
strategy and plan
- Manage
the development of communication budgets and plans in liaison with the
Executive Director
- Lead
the production and dissemination of KHRC communication materials,
including research, writing and editing publications, newsletters,
speeches, case studies and narratives.
- Supervise,
guide, train and manage performance of all programme staff on
communication as well as mentor and lead team members responsible for
KHRC’s website administration and coordination
- Facilitate
the development of staff, identify training needs and carry out knowledge
management within programmes.
- Build
capacity of KHRC staff in relation to communication and media through the
development of guidelines, training materials and briefing staff on
communication messages. Provide editorial support and build a pool of
online contributors for KHRC online media.
- Develop,
implement, and evaluate the annual communication plan across the network’s
discreet audiences in collaboration with the KHRC team and constituents
- Manage
development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic
collateral including, but not limited to, newsletters, brochures, annual
reports, programme reports, e-newsletters, radio programmes, videos and
KHRC’s website
- Lead
and facilitate the creation, production, editing and maintaining new media
content for the KHRC website and ensuring that KHRC’s editorial principles
and all relevant legal, contractual and copyright requirements are met
- Put
communications vehicles in place to create momentum and awareness as well
as to test the effectiveness of communication activities
- Within
the framework of KHRC’s organizational values, promote inter-office
communications, though office intranet and regular meetings.
- Actively
contribute to identifying programme initiatives in line with the
prevailing issues of the day at national and international levels
- Cultivate
and nurture strategic relations with key national and international media
as well as other discreet audiences
Required Qualifications and Job Competencies
- KHRC is
looking for a person with the ability to take knowledge and transform it
into exciting and useful messages, and disseminate it to the right
audiences through the best distribution channels is critical.
The ideal person should have:
- A
post-graduate qualification in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations
or any other related fields with at least five years’ experience as a
communications professional
- Knowledge
of and a passion for governance and human rights issues in the region
- A
strong track record as an implementer who thrives on managing a variety of
key initiatives concurrently
- Ability
to work independently, but be entrepreneurial and enjoy creating and
implementing new initiatives
- Excellent
written, verbal and organizational skills in English and Kiswahili.
Knowledge of an international language is an advantage
- Extensive
multimedia skills, including the ability to make short documentaries
- Extensive
contacts in East Africa and international media
- High
energy, maturity, and leadership with the ability to serve as a unifying
force and to position communication discussions at both the strategic and
tactical levels
- Ability
to build relationships with the flexibility and finesse to manage through
influence
Personal Attributes & Skills
- A
successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization
and problem solving skills which support and enable sound decision making.
- Excellent
communication and relationship building skills with an ability to
prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external
stakeholders.
- A
sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups,
including staff, board members, volunteers, donors, programme
participants, and other supporters
Job Title: Programme Advisor - Equality & Non-Discrimination
Department: Equality & Non-Discrimination
Reporting To: Programme Manager- Equality &
Non-Discrimination
Contract Duration: One Year Renewable contract, which is subject to
performance
Location: Nairobi
Overall Purpose: To contribute to the fulfillment of the organization’s Vision, Mission and Strategic Objectives by providing technical leadership in designing and implementing KHRC’s project towards enhanced representation and participation of targeted marginalized groups in political governance.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Overall Purpose: To contribute to the fulfillment of the organization’s Vision, Mission and Strategic Objectives by providing technical leadership in designing and implementing KHRC’s project towards enhanced representation and participation of targeted marginalized groups in political governance.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Identifying key social, legal and policy
concerns of and designing advocacy strategies to enhance the promotion and
protection of the rights of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and those
identifying as Lesbians, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI)
at the national, regional and international levels;
- Strengthening KHRC’s partnership with the Gay
and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya (GALCK) and its constituent member
organizations/groups;
- Enhancing the capacity of the LGBTI community
to effectively represent their issues in public platforms using human
rights instruments and mechanisms at the national and international
levels;
- Monitoring and documenting human rights
violations against LGBTI persons and spearheading timely and effective
Urgent Action/ Rapid Response initiatives;
- Identifying, instituting and sustaining public
interest/strategic impact litigation on select human rights issues of
LGBTI persons;
- Initiating and sustaining consultative
dialogues with key state and non-state actors resulting in their increased
capacity to effect policies on equal access of services and equal
enjoyment of rights by LGBTI persons;
- Working in close liaison with the LGBTI
community towards the commemoration of International Day Against
Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO);
- Identifying and advising KHRC on strategic
interventions for the promotion and protection of the rights of other
marginalized groups such as Persons With Disabilities in line with KHRC’s
mandate;
- Advising, designing and implementing KHRC’s
initiatives on the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and other
select marginalized groups to effectively enjoy their rights and actively
participate and represent their human rights issues at national, regional
and international levels.
- Enhancing the capacity of select marginalized
groups to effectively demand equity through the structures of devolved
governments;
- Regional and International treaty body
monitoring and reporting and related advocacy within the select human
rights mechanisms including Universal Periodic Review (UPR), Convention on
the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD);
- Developing and sustaining strategic
partnerships with relevant state and non-state actors, including but not
limited to the media, religious leaders and county governments;
- Monitoring compliance with regional and
international treaty obligations and designing strategies for engagement
with relevant treaty body mechanisms;
- Ensuring timely reporting and accountability
in line with KHRC’s schedules and policies; and
- Undertaking other tasks and interventions as
may be assigned from time to time by your immediate supervisor.
Required Qualifications and Job
Competencies
- A degree in law, political science or
international relations.
- Strong understanding of the national, regional
and international human rights and governance issues and mechanisms.
- At least 3-4 years’ experience working on
human rights and governance issues in the society.
- Proven track record in undertaking research,
policy/legislative work and advocacy on governance and human rights
issues.
- Demonstrable experience in qualitative and
quantitative research methods including experience of developing human
rights-based indicators.
- Demonstrable experience working with or
coordinating partners with community and national levels organizations and
networks.
- Capacity to organize all relevant logistics to
effectively carry out the responsibilities above.
Personal Attributes & Skills
- Passionate and committed to human rights
including respect for diversity, integrity and transparency.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a team
player.
- Results-driven, flexible, analytical and a
practical problem solver.
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to
manage complexities.
Human Rights Officer I – Economic, Social
and Cultural Rights
Ref: KNCHR/ADM/HRO
1/13/14
Reports to: Principal Human Rights Officer – Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Location: Nairobi with occasional travel
Duration: Permanent and Pensionable
Gross Salary: Kshs 141, 950
Description of key duties
- Assist in conceptualizing strategies and
implementing activities to realize economic, social and cultural rights.
- Undertaking research on economic and social
rights issues and tabulate findings.
- Providing training on economic and social
rights issues.
- Coordinating, preparing/compiling and
analyzing of the project technical reports
- Coordinate the regular reporting on the
various department projects
- Effective and efficient sourcing and
management of information and networks deemed necessary to the program
- Supervise and manage the specific field teams
and consultants in various projects implementation.
- Effective Management of the financial
resources they have been assigned for the project implementation and
account as per policy.
- To coordinate planning, logistics, mobilization,
for internal and external activities such as conferences, workshops
related to the program and ensures
- Assisting the department and Commission in the
various other tasks as may be assigned from time to time
Minimum Requirements
- A Bachelors Degree in Law or Social Sciences,
public policy, Economics or Political Science and training in Ecosoc
rights or social and economic audit skills.
- Three years work experience in an equivalent
and similar level in the field of Economic, Social and Cultural rights.
- Should have knowledge on Evictions,
Resettlement and Housing policy and legal frameworks (both local and
international).
Other attributes for both positions
include:-
- Sound Knowledge and understanding of local and
International Human Rights instruments and the Constitution.
- Good organizational, writing, interpersonal,
communication, people management, analytical and presentation skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines with a high degree
of integrity
- Excellent computer skills in various computer
packages.
- Ability and willingness to work under
pressure and for long odd hours
- Respect for diversity, open minded with the
ability to manage complexities.
- A good team player who is results oriented,
has attention to detail and is client focused
- Ability to work in stressful and demanding
environments.
- Fluency in spoken and written English and
Swahili.
- Demonstrable commitment to social justice.
Human Rights Officer 1 – Public Education
and Training
Ref: KNCHR/ADM/HRO 1/12/14
Reports to: Principal Human Rights Officer – Public Education and Training
Location: Nairobi, with frequent travel
Duration: Permanent and Pensionable
Gross Salary: Ksh. 141,950
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in designing and implementing Human
Rights Education strategies and programmes for senior policy makers, law
enforcement officers, media and judicial officers and the Public amongst
other Stakeholders.
- Assist in designing and implementing
strategies for integrating human rights into formal and informal
curricular of public and private learning institutions.
- Ensure application of the Commission
programmatic approach and guidelines on cross cutting issues in
implementation of the programme activities for the Public
- Participate in planning, budgeting
preparing reports and documenting best practices within the
department
- Assist in the development and Review of
curriculums, Training Manuals and IEC material on Thematic Human Rights
Issues.
- Assist in the quality control all programmed
productions and materials
- Assist in publicity, profiling, mobilizing
stakeholders and partners participation in Human Rights Programs
- Designing and implementing Education and Field
learning activities
- Assist in securing the Departments Knowledge
management system
- Build and Nurture Networks, Partnerships and Key
Stakeholders.
- Participate in fund Raising and resource
mobilization efforts.
Qualifications and Experience
- A Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences or Law
from a recognized University
- Certificate or Diploma in Training of
Trainers/ Post Graduate diploma in Law.
- Three years experience in providing Human
Rights Education and capacity building for high level public officials and
the community.
- Experience in planning and designing effective
training programmes.
- Experience in designing and evaluation of IEC
materials and other learning resources
- Experience in engaging with a broad range of
participatory training approaches.
How to Apply
KNCHR is an equal opportunity employer which offers a competitive remuneration commensurate to qualifications and experience.
If you possess the above qualities, please send your application clearly indicating the position, and the Reference Number on both the cover letter and envelope, together with a detailed C.V, a daytime telephone contact, and names and telephone contacts of three referees to reach us by 10th October, 2014 to:
The Commission Secretary,
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1st Floor
P. O. Box 74359-00200
Nairobi
KNCHR is an equal opportunity employer which offers a competitive remuneration commensurate to qualifications and experience.
If you possess the above qualities, please send your application clearly indicating the position, and the Reference Number on both the cover letter and envelope, together with a detailed C.V, a daytime telephone contact, and names and telephone contacts of three referees to reach us by 10th October, 2014 to:
The Commission Secretary,
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1st Floor
P. O. Box 74359-00200
Nairobi