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.
KNCHR fulfils its human rights
mandate through a number of programmes, including Research and Compliance,
Public Education and Training, Complaints and Investigations, Redress and
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
The Commission’s main office is in
Nairobi with four regional offices in Wajir, Kitale, Kisumu and Mombasa.
Officers may serve in the Head Office or in any of the regional offices.
KNCHR hereby invites applications for
the following positions:
Human Rights Officer II - Wajir Regional
Office
Wajir
Ref: KNCHR/ADM/HRO
II/02/16
Reports to: Regional
Coordinator/Senior Human Rights Officer
Location: Wajir
with occasional travel
Duration: Permanent
and Pensionable
Gross Salary: Kshs
100,250
Job Objective: To
manage and process complaints from petitioners.
Description of key duties
The main tasks performed by the job
holder.
- Implementing systems and processes for
efficient processing and management of complaints on human rights
violations in the Region
- Screening of petitioners
- Assist in reviewing of Weekly screenings
- Coordinating and supporting the Complaints
referral and management committee
- Undertaking research and drafting legal
opinions on human rights complaints
- Assisting in the promotion of proactive
resolution of complaints on human rights violations.
- Assist in preparation of various programme
reports
Minimum Requirements
- A Bachelors Degree in Law and an Advocate of
the High Court of Kenya
- At least one year work experience in an
equivalent level or human rights Investigations
- Skills on Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Good skills on Complaints handling and
investigations with a good understanding of human rights
- Good Interviewing, Investigation and report
writing skills
- Good organisational, writing, interpersonal
(people management), communication and analytical skills
- Sound Knowledge and understanding of
International Human Rights instruments and the Constitution.
- A good team player who is results oriented,
has attention to detail and is client focused
- Computer literacy, ability to work in
stressful and demanding environments.
- Fluency in spoken and written English and
Swahili.
Receptionist - Kisumu
Ref: KNCHR/HR/ADMIN/1/2016
Reports to: Regional Coordinator/Senior Human Rights Officer
Location: Kisumu
Duration: Permanent and Pensionable
Gross Salary: Khs.
49,193.00
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Managing and offering the necessary assistance
required by all the commission visitors
- Managing of all incoming and outgoing
telephone communications
- Responsible for notifying the officer in
charge, other office staff and the service providers on any malfunctioning
on the communication equipment.
- Ensure letters, parcels brought through the
reception are delivered to the right office
- Preparing and serving tea on a timely basis to
regional staff and meetings held within the commission
- Assisting in maintenance of office cleanliness
and preparation of tea and snacks for staff and internal meetings.
- Assisting in photocopying and binding of
official documents
- Assisting in ensuring that security measures
put in place are adhered to by closing all the windows in the boardrooms,
offices and closing the main doors
Qualification, Experience, Skills and
Attributes
- Certificate in Front Office/Switchboard
operations/Secretarial Studies/customer care.
- 1 Year experience in a busy office
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal
skills
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Ready to work under pressure and at times
beyond working hours
- Attention to details and a person of high
integrity
KNCHR is an equal opportunity
employer which offers a competitive remuneration commensurate to qualifications
and experience.
Qualified candidates from the regions are encouraged to apply.
If you possess the above qualities, please submit your online applications through http://recruitments.knchr.org
and also send a manual copy to our
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 29th January, 2016 to:
The Commission Secretary,
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1st Floor
P. O. Box 74359-00200
Nairobi.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
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