Regional Services Officer (Coast Regional Office)
Driver (Coast Regional Office)
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is an
independent National Human Rights Institution created under 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 in accordance with the United Nations Principles relating to the Status of
National Institutions (Paris Principles). KNCHR’s mandate includes
furthering the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya, acting as a
watchdog over the Government in the area of human rights, and the provision of
Leadership in moving the country towards a human rights respecting state.
KNCHR
fulfils its human rights mandate through five Directorates including:
Complaints and Investigations, Research, Advocacy and Outreach, Legal Services,
Regional Services and Corporate Services. The Commission has offices in
Nairobi, Wajir, Kitale, Mombasa, Kisumu and Nyahururu.
REGIONAL SERVICES OFFICER – COAST REGIONAL OFFICE REF:
KNCHR/ADM/ RSO /15/2019 -Open
Reports to: Assistant Director/The Regional Coordinator
Location: Mombasa with occasional travel
Duration: Permanent and Pensionable
Gross Salary: Kshs. 100,250
Reports to: Assistant Director/The Regional Coordinator
Location: Mombasa with occasional travel
Duration: Permanent and Pensionable
Gross Salary: Kshs. 100,250
Job Description
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. This role is to pursue
redress for human rights violations to reinforce programs and practices that
support 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.
Responsibilities
·
Screening of client/Petitioners and
receiving inquiries for complaints processing from victims seeking
redress for human rights violations.
·
Analyze case files and in
consultation with the regional coordinator and institutional mandate,
make appropriate decisions, determinations and recommendations on complaints
that’s have been lodged at the regional office
·
Provide legal advice and or
representation to clients on Human Rights Related court cases and disputes.
·
Prepare sound legal opinions on
complaints brought forward beyond arbitration.
·
Generate advisories for submission to
relevant actors on human rights issues.
·
Facilitate public education and
training programmes on human rights.
·
Participate in field investigations
and legal research in response to Human Rights violation cases noted or
reported to the regional office to determine the way forward in pursuit of
justice for the complainants and submit timely actionable reports.
·
Refer complaints that fall outside
the mandate of the commission to appropriate agencies for resolution as a way
to assist them despite being outside the service parameters of the commission
·
Prepare reminders and
acknowledgements to keep petitioners informed on the status of the
complaints they have lodged on Human Rights violations at the regional office
·
Working with marginalized groups
Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree in law, Peace Building/Conflict Management, Criminology, Political Science, Anthropology, Sociology, Development Studies, International Relations & Diplomacy or an equivalent qualification 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
•Meet the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
•Bachelor’s degree in law, Peace Building/Conflict Management, Criminology, Political Science, Anthropology, Sociology, Development Studies, International Relations & Diplomacy or an equivalent qualification 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
•Meet the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
How to Apply
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. Please note that it is a criminal offence to provide false information
and documents in the application.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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 4th
November, 2019
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.
KNCHR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment
process. Report any such incidences to KNCHR or to the police.
Driver (Coast Regional Office)
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is an
independent National Human Rights Institution created under 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 in accordance with the United Nations Principles relating to the Status of
National Institutions (Paris Principles). KNCHR’s mandate includes
furthering the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya, acting as a
watchdog over the Government in the area of human rights, and the provision of
Leadership in moving the country towards a human rights respecting state. KNCHR
fulfils its human rights mandate through five Directorates including:
Complaints and Investigations, Research, Advocacy and Outreach, Legal Services,
Regional Services and Corporate Services. The Commission has offices in
Nairobi, Wajir, Kitale, Mombasa, Kisumu and Nyahururu.
DRIVER- COAST REGIONAL OFFICE -REF: KNCHR/ADM/CO/16/2019 –
(1)- Open
Reports to: Assistant Director,
Regional Services.
Location: Mombasa with occasional travel.
Duration: Permanent and Pensionable.
Grade: KNCHR 9
Gross Salary: Kshs. 37,666.00
Location: Mombasa with occasional travel.
Duration: Permanent and Pensionable.
Grade: KNCHR 9
Gross Salary: Kshs. 37,666.00
Job Description
This position is responsible for the facilitation of movement of the Commission staff to the respective destination is done in a safe manner by use of designated routes, locked vehicles at all times, observation of speed limits, passenger use of safety belt as per the Commission’s transport policy.
This position is responsible for the facilitation of movement of the Commission staff to the respective destination is done in a safe manner by use of designated routes, locked vehicles at all times, observation of speed limits, passenger use of safety belt as per the Commission’s transport policy.
Responsibilities
·
Facilitate the transfer of Commission
staff to field activities and other official assignment on time and in a safe
and reliable manner.
·
Ensure the cleanliness of the
Commission vehicle at all times.
·
Carry out routine basic service check
before use of the vehicle and report any defects, due date for service and
insurance to the supervisor.
·
Ensure a work ticket is produced and
approved before taking up any assignment and record all details including use
of fuel card before submission to Officer in charge of transport.
·
Observe defensive driving skills at
all times during transfers to ensure fuel efficiency and forecast potential
hazards ahead and avoid the said hazard.
·
Collect assignment schedules from
Administration Officer and carry out official errands such as payments of
utilities bills, collecting and delivering mails/documents on behalf of
commission staff.
·
Assist in basic support functions of
Office administration i.e. photocopies, binding and filing when in the office.
·
Ensuring security and safety of
vehicles on and off the road as well as passengers/goods therein.
Qualifications
•Three (3) year of service in a comparable position from a reputable organization.
•Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (D+).
•BCE Driving Licence.
•Passed Trade test II for drivers or an equivalent.
•Attended a first aid course lasting not more than a week.
•Defensive driving certificate from a recognized institution.
•Proficient in Computer applications will be an added advantage
•Basic mechanical skills.
•Knowledge of the parts of the country for the filed assignments
•Computer literacy.
•Knowledge of relevant legislation (Traffic Act)
•Meet the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
•Three (3) year of service in a comparable position from a reputable organization.
•Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (D+).
•BCE Driving Licence.
•Passed Trade test II for drivers or an equivalent.
•Attended a first aid course lasting not more than a week.
•Defensive driving certificate from a recognized institution.
•Proficient in Computer applications will be an added advantage
•Basic mechanical skills.
•Knowledge of the parts of the country for the filed assignments
•Computer literacy.
•Knowledge of relevant legislation (Traffic Act)
•Meet the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
How to Apply
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of
clearance certificates from the following institutions:-
•Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
•Criminal Investigations Department (CID)
•Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
•Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
•Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
•Criminal Investigations Department (CID)
•Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
•Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
•Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
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. Please note that it is a criminal offence to provide false information
and documents in the application.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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 4th
November, 2019
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.
KNCHR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment
process. Report any such incidences to KNCHR or to the police.