The Kenya Human Rights
Commission (KHRC) is a premier and flagship non-governmental human rights
and governance institution in Africa that was founded in 1992 with a mandate of
enhancing human rights centred governance at all levels.
Its founders and staff are among the
foremost leaders and activists in struggles for human rights and democratic
reforms in Kenya and beyond.
rights.
The KHRC is seeking a young graduate
who is looking to gain practical experience in the field of Human Rights.
The successful intern will be engaged
for a period of six (6) months.
Reporting To: Program
Advisor, Legal Affairs
Period of Engagement: 6 Months
Station: Nairobi
Qualifications
Interested applications should
possess a minimum of the following:
·
Applicant should have graduated or
has finalised 4th year course work and is awaiting graduation, to graduate with
a Bachelor Degree in Law, 2nd Class Honors.
·
Applicant should have between 3
months and 1 year experience working with international, labour, family, human
rights and/or environmental law
·
Applicant should not be admitted to
Kenya School of Law or if admitted should have successfully completed pupillage
and is awaiting admission to the bar
·
Ability, knowledge and passion to
handle legal aid cases and assist clients from all walks of life will be an
advantage
·
A knowledge, relevant practice and
understanding of the respective laws and regulations will be an added advantage
·
Ability to draft legal proceedings,
legal reports, file cases and attend court hearings
·
Be a citizen of Kenya, and if not a
resident should have the necessary permits to allow them to live and work in
Kenya
·
Should have a valid certificate of
good conduct
·
Excellent in written and spoken
English
·
Willingness to learn with good
communication and interpersonal skills
·
Integrity and ability to work in all
thematic areas within the organization
·
A highly motivated individual
·
A self-starter-functional problem
solver
·
Process discipline – ability to
follow standard operating procedures
How to Apply
Only those candidates that meet the
above qualifications will be considered for the internship opportunities.
Candidates interested in this
position should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to vacancies@khrc.or.ke, with subject line: Intern – Legal Affairs
The cover letter should include a
brief overview of the candidate’s suitability for the role, including an
outline of relevant past research and advocacy experience. CVs should be a
maximum 3 pages long and should include relevant past education and experience.
Candidates are encouraged to visit
KHRC’s website to learn more about our work before applying: http://www.khrc.or.ke.
The closing date for applications is
Friday, 19th January 2018.
Applications submitted past this date
will not be considered.
Applications that do not meet the
above criteria will not be considered.
DISCLAIMER: KHRC
is an equal opportunity employer, committed to ensuring diversity and gender
equality within our organization and will recruit the most qualified person
irrespective of race, marital status, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual
orientation or nationality.
ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE
CONTACTED.