Regional Services Officer
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.
REF: REF: KNCHR/ADM/RO/16/2019
Reports to: Assistant Director, WERO
Location: Kisumu with occasional
travel
Duration: Permanent and Pensionable
Gross Salary: Kshs. 100,250
Job purpose
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.
Responsibilities
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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
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Assist in preparing training content
and facilitating trainings for civil society organizations, state actors and
other stakeholders
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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
Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences,
law or an equivalent from a recognized university
·
Be admitted as an Advocate of the
High Court of Kenya (for lawyers)
·
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
Other
Attributes
·
Ability to work under pressure
·
Problem solving skills
·
Great attention to detail
·
Respect for diversity
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)
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.
Senior Office Administrator (141K)
REF: KNCHR/ADM/SO/15/2019
Reports to: The Commission Secretary
Location: Nairobi with occasional
travel
Duration: Permanent and Pensionable
Grade: KNCHR 5
Gross Salary: Kshs. 141,950
Job purpose
This position is responsible for
support and facilitation of administrative and logistical functions in the
office of the chairperson and commissioners’ offices.
Operational
Responsibilities
·
Compile board papers and related
documentation that concern Human Rights in Kenya for the monthly Commissioners
Statutory Meetings to address the Commission’s mandate of acts as a watchdog
over the Government in the area of human rights
·
Provide logistical support for both
international and domestic travel the Chairperson and Commissioners’ offices
such as pursue the visa process, book air tickets
·
Monitor the Chairperson and
commissioners leave records to ensure availability of a commissioner at any one
time by maintenance of schedule of leave proceeded on, leave balances, filling
of leave forms and update Human Resources
·
Receive and screen all visitors to
the office of the Chairperson, telephone calls, inward and outward mail and
ensure relevant action is taken by respective officers
·
Manage administration of formal events
of the Commission such as logistics of high level delegations to the
commission, logistics for international conference hosted by the commission
·
Completes a broad variety of
administrative tasks for the Chairperson including but not limited to: managing
an extremely active calendar of appointments; completing expense reports;
composing and preparing correspondence that is sometimes confidential;
arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and
compiling documents for travel-related meetings.
·
Communicates directly, and on behalf
of the Chairperson, with Board members, key stakeholders, Commission staff, and
others, on matters related to Chairperson’s programmatic and administrative
initiatives.
·
Adhere to compliance with applicable
rules and regulations set in Board Standard Operating Procedures regarding
board and board committee matters, including advance distribution of materials
before meetings in electronic/paper format.
Qualifications
·
Served in the grade of Office
Administrator or an equivalent position for a period of three (3) years.
·
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences
or a relevant field from a recognized institution
·
Certificate in computer applications
from a reputable Organization
·
Secretarial qualifications are an
added advantage
·
Proficient in Microsoft Office
·
Experience and interest in internal
and external communications, partnership development.
·
Met the requirements of chapter 6 of
the constitution on leadership and integrity
Other
Attributes
·
Ability to work under pressure
·
Problem solving skills
·
Great attention to detail
·
Respect for diversity
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)
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.
How to Apply
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 10th December, 2019 to:
The Commission Secretary,
Kenya National Commission on Human
Rights
Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1st Floor
P.O. Box 74359-00200
