Head Office Finance Internship
2 positions
The KNCHR invites applications
from young, versatile, industrious, honest, self-driven, analytical,
open-minded, readily available candidates to urgently fill the
following positions.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
2 positions
Ref Number: KNCHR/ADM/HRO/12/2018
Reports to: Head of Finance.
Location: Nairobi with occasional travel.
Duration: 1 Year.
Reports to: Head of Finance.
Location: Nairobi with occasional travel.
Duration: 1 Year.
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is an independent National Human Rights Institution
created by Article 59 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and established by the
Government of Kenya through an Act of Parliament (the Kenya National Commission
on Human Rights Act, 2011) and under the United Nations Paris Principles.
Responsibilities
·
To provide a framework by which
students from diverse academic backgrounds are assigned to the Commission where
their educational experience can be enhanced through practical assignments thus
giving them practical work and educational experience in the unique environment
of the Commission.
·
To expose interns to the work of the
National Commission thereby giving them an in-depth understanding of the
Commission’s mandate, objectives, opportunities and the challenges and; further
to enable them gain practical knowledge of the Commission’s inner workings.
·
To provide the Commission with the
assistance of qualified students who have specialized in various research and
academic disciplines related to different aspects of human rights hence
affording it the services of highly qualified people to assist in programmes
work thereby contributing substantively to the work of the Commission.
·
To create active supporters and
advocates of human rights and through their network, to raise awareness of the
work and influence of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights in the
promotion and protection of human rights nationally and internationally.
·
The KNCHR therefore invites
applications from young, versatile, industrious, honest, self-driven,
analytical, open-minded, readily available candidates to urgently fill the
following internship positions.
·
To work closely with Departmental
head and staff in order to learn from the work of the Commission in various
departments.
·
Assist in Departmental Work plan
implementation and assist in running and maintaining various Programmes in
KNCHR.
·
Any other task that may be assigned
by the Departmental Officers.
Qualifications
·
Holder of an undergraduate degree in
Accounts, Finance or any other relevant field from a recognized institution.
CPA will be an advantage.
·
Excellent IT skills, with working knowledge
of the Microsoft Office Tools.
·
Must be able to work effectively and
independently with minimum supervision.
·
Excellent inter-personal and
communication skills.
·
Proven research, writing and
communication capability
·
Demonstrable commitment to social justice.
·
Fluency in spoken and written English
and Swahili.
How to Apply
If you possess the above qualities,
please submit your application 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 17th September, 2018 to:
The Commission Secretary
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1st Floor
P. O. Box 74359 – 00200
Nairobi.
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1st Floor
P. O. Box 74359 – 00200
Nairobi.
Please note that it is a criminal
offence to provide false information and documents in the application.
KNCHR is an equal opportunity employer and qualified female candidates and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
KNCHR is an equal opportunity employer and qualified female candidates and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.