The Kenya National Commission on
Human Rights (KNCHR) is a Constitutional Commission established under Article
59 and Chapter 15 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, and operationalized by the
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act, 201 1(Revised 2012) and the UN
Paris Principles.
KNCHR’s mandate is to develop a
culture of human rights through the promotion and protection of human rights
and freedoms in the Republic of Kenya.
KNCHR’s role is to advise, audit and
watchdog both government and private institutions on human rights and freedoms
compliance.
KNCHR headquarter is situated in
Nairobi City County with five regional offices located in Wajir, Kitale,
Mombasa, Kisumu and Laikipia Campus. All officers may serve in any of these
locations.
KNCHR hereby invites applications for
the following position:
Principal Human Rights Officer – Public
Education and Training
Ref: KNCHR/ADM/ PHRO /01/2018
Reports: Deputy Commission Secretary
Duration: 5 Year Contract (Renewable)
Duty Station: Nairobi with occasional travel
Gross Salary: Kshs. 281,950
Job Purpose: This position is responsible for provision of leadership in
capacity building of the general public, state and non-state actors on human
rights for the purpose of enhancing the respect of such rights.
In addition to this, the Principal
Human Rights Officer will oversee the design and management of public education
and training programs in Kenya to promote, respect, protect and fulfil human
rights to all citizens in the Republic of Kenya.
Key Duties
Managerial Duties
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Lead in the design, planning,
implementation and monitoring of the public education and training programs as
per the mandate of the Commission to inform, educate and sensitize the public
on human rights issues
·
Manage and mentor staff members
within the department to enhance work performance as set out in the
departmental work plan
·
Formulate the curriculum, lead and
support teams in training curriculum review, in line with the strategy of the
commission
·
Manage and mobilize public education
and sensitization grants obtained by donors for human rights projects
·
Appraise work performance of staff in
the Public education and training department as set out in the appraisal
schemes of work
Operational Duties
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Develop training content for training
of trainer officers to promote peace, respect and protection of human rights
for all citizens in Kenya
·
Lead in training for partners e.g.
embassies on Human rights based approach to planning and developments
·
Undertake capacity-building programs
in human rights for the County, Senate, National Assembly Commissioners in
Kenya and other African countries.
·
Build capacity for senior security
sector officers e.g. police, prisons in order to promote public education and
training programs on respect, protect and fulfill human rights to all citizens
of Kenya
·
Lead in development of reports that
review public education training and submit them promptly to the Commission
Secretary for rollout to the public
·
Approve and account for public
education activity expenditure in the Commission.
Skills, Experience and Minimum
Qualifications
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Masters’ degree in Social Sciences,
education, law public policy/administration or an equivalent from a recognized
university and a Diploma in Education, Public Administration, Project
Management or an equivalent from a recognized institution.
·
Eight years’ experience of which 3
should be at a senior level with supervisory role in a relevant field.
·
Strategic Leadership Development
certificate lasting not less than 6 weeks
·
Excellent IT skills, with working
knowledge for the various packages.
·
Excellent communication,
interpersonal and negotiation skills.
·
Ability to build and lead cohesive
teams.
·
Excellent organizational and problem
solving skills
·
Knowledge of the project management
cycle and public administration
·
Meets the requirements of Chapter Six
of the Constitution of Kenya
Human Rights
Officer II – Laikipa Campus Office
Ref: KNCHR/ADM/HRO /02/2018
Reports to: Senior Human Rights Officer, Laikipia
Location: Laikipia with occasional travel
Duration: Permanent and Pensionable
Gross Salary: Kshs. 100,250
Job
Purpose: This position is responsible for the
provision of legal support services and the implementation of region specific
best practices that contribute to the realization of Human Rights within the
region.
This purpose of this role is to
pursue redress for human rights violations in the Commission’s regional office;
to reinforce programs and practices that support the advancement of Human
Rights , including access to justice, devolution, land, citizenship, security,
business and human rights, minority groups, environmental rights, labour
rights, public sector accountability and engaging cultural and traditional
institutions to mainstream human rights.
Operational
Responsibilities:
·
Undertake client screening and complaints
handling for victims seeking redress for human rights violations to facilitate
the justice process and seek favorable outcomes for them
·
Promote proactive resolution of
complaints on human rights violations to avoid recurrence of similar situation
from arising. This includes the application of ADR mechanisms.
·
Undertake investigations on human
rights violations to ensure that the complaints are resolved promptly as per
the mandate of the Commission
·
Refer complaints that fall outside
the mandate of the Commission to appropriate agencies for resolution
·
Prepare reports on complaints
received and the remedial action taken by the Commission
·
Organize, plan and implement
programme activities such as human rights clinics, radio talk shows and public
forums to create awareness amongst members of the public
·
Attend court in matters where the
Commission is a party or has an interest
·
Assist in preparing training content
and facilitating trainings for civil society organizations, state actors and
other stakeholders
·
Assist in monitoring compliance with
human rights standards in prisons and other detention facilities.
·
Assist in the preparation of
quarterly, annual and activity reports
·
Assist in the management and
enhancement of partnerships with human rights actors in the region in order to
enhance the Commission’s effectiveness.
·
Represent the Commission in various
meetings and forums organized by the Commission’s partners and whose agenda
touch on the Commission’s mandate
Skills,
Experience and Minimum Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a
recognized university
·
Be admitted as an Advocate of the
High Court of Kenya
·
At least 1 year of relevant 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
Shortlisted candidates will be
required to submit copies of clearance certificates from the following
institutions:-
1. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
2. Criminal Investigations Department (CID)
3. Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
4. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
5. Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Please note that it is a criminal
offence to provide false information and documents in the application.
KNCHR is an equal opportunity
employer which offers a competitive remuneration commensurate to qualifications
and experience.
Qualified female candidates and
Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
If you possess the above qualities,
please submit your applications manually through the post office or by hand
delivery, clearly indicating the position, and the Ref No. on both the cover
letter and envelope, together with a detailed C.V, names and telephone contacts
of three referees one of whom should be your immediate supervisor, to reach us
by Tuesday 30th January, 2018 to:
The Commission Secretary,
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1st Floor
P. O. Box 74359-00200
Nairobi
Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1st Floor
P. O. Box 74359-00200
Nairobi