The
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is an independent National
Human Rights Institution 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, It is a constitutional commission
created by Article 59 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 with the core mandate
of furthering the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya.
The
Commission hereby invites applications for the position of Commission
Secretary:
Commission Secretary
Ref: HR/CS/12/09/1
Reports To: The Commission Chairperson
Commission Secretary
Ref: HR/CS/12/09/1
Reports To: The Commission Chairperson
Location: Head Office
Duration: 5 years term and shall
be eligible for a further term of five years
Salary
Range (Gross): Kshs
464,240 — Kshs 673,880
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Chief
Executive and head of secretariat.
- Coordinating
and supervising the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
of the Commission’s programmatic, financial and institutional plans.
- Enhancing
good communication and harmony among the staff, the Commissioners and
other stakeholders, including members of the public, government and other
public institutions, civil society and international community actors.
- Undertaking
transparent, effective and efficient management of personnel including
continuous improvement in human resource management policies and systems.
- Ensuring
that internal and external audits are carried out and issues are addressed
on a timely manner, and ensuring that statutory and related legal
requirements are adhered to.
- Performing
any other duty as assigned by the Commission.
Minimum Requirements
- Be
a Citizen of The Republic of Kenya
- Minimum
of a Masters Degree in Social Sciences from a university recognized in
Kenya.
- PhD
and post graduate qualification in Strategic and project Management,
planning, proposal writing, leadership/Administration, governance and human
Rights will be an added advantage.
- Fifteen
years work Experience with at least five years at top/senior level
management position.
- Prior
extensive experience in Public Administration.
- Meets
the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.
Other Attributes
In addition to the above qualifications, the suitable candidate should posses the following skills and attributes;
In addition to the above qualifications, the suitable candidate should posses the following skills and attributes;
- Strong
Leadership and strategic management skills
- Demonstrable
financial management, planning and budgeting skills.
- Excellent
communication skills, both written and oral.
- Good
organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
- Ability
to work in stressful and demanding environments.
KNCHR is an equal opportunity employer which offers a
competitive remuneration commensurate to qualifications and experience.
If you possess the above qualities for the position, please send your application clearly indicating the position, and the Ref No. on both the letter and envelope, together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of Certificates and testimonials, email and a daytime telephone contact, and names and telephone contacts of three referees to reach us by 10th October 2012 to:
Application for Position of Commission Secretary
C/o
The Chairperson,
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1 st Floor
P.O. Box 74359-00200
Nairobi
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1 st Floor
P.O. Box 74359-00200
Nairobi
Email: recruitments@knchr.org