Kenya
Human Rights Commission (KHRC)
Job
Title: Programme Advisor – Political Pluralism and Diversity
Department: Political Pluralism and Diversity
Reporting
to: Programme
Manager - Political Pluralism and Diversity
Contract
Duration: Two
year renewable contract, which is subject to performance.
Location: Nairobi
with frequent travels
In
KHRC the marginalized groups include women, youth, persons with disability and
LGBTI.
The
program also works towards enhancing inclusion by combating ethnicity.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Periodically
prepare and disseminate position/ policy papers, highlighting the
social , legal and policy aspects that hinder political participation on
the basis of ethnicity
- Design
and execute research and studies on ethnicity and gender and sexual
minorities in terms of political participation
- Spearhead
political conversations on the participation of citizenry who
are otherwise discriminated against in electoral and other
governance processes on the basis of ethnicity , gender ,
disability, age and sexual orientation
- Prepare
position/ policy papers on the rights and concerns of Persons
With Disabilities (PWDs) and Lesbians, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Lead in policy advocacy/ conversations on
the protection of PWDs and LGBTIs in the society.
- Strengthen
and broaden KHRC’s partnership with organizations and persons
working with Marginalised groups
- Enhance
the capacity of the LGBTI community to effectively represent their issues
in public platforms using human rights instruments and mechanisms at the
national and international levels;
- In
liaison with the Human Rights Monitoring and Communications Advisors;
track and document violations against marginalised groups and prepare
topical and periodical reports.
- Pursuant
to the above, disseminate the violations reports and spearhead
timely and effective Urgent Action/ Rapid Response initiatives;
- In
liaison with the Legal Affairs Advisor, identify, institute and sustain
public interest/strategic impact litigation on select human rights issues
of Marginalised groups
- Lead
in the celebration of human rights/ international days related to the
rights of the marginalised groups in Kenya
- Build
the capacity of select marginalized groups to effectively demand equity
through the structures of devolved governments;
- Develop
and sustain strategic partnerships with relevant state and non-state
actors at county, national, regional and international
- Monitor
compliance and engage with regional and international treaty obligations
related to the protection of the rights of the marginalized groups Ensure
effective planning, budgeting and procurement for interventions within
your area of work.
- Ensure
timely reporting and accountability for your interventions in line with
KHRC’s schedules and policies;
- Engage
in effective resource mobilization and utilization for your plans
and interventions
- Participate
in the internal committees and overall activities/ affairs of
the organization;
- Supervise
researchers, interns, consultants and other staff or human resources
assigned to this project.
- Undertake
other tasks and interventions as may be assigned from time to time by the
management team at the KHRC
Qualifications
and Experience
- A
degree in law, political science or international relations or any other
related discipline.
- Strong
understanding of the national, regional and international human rights and
governance issues and mechanisms.
- At
least 3-4 years’ experience working on equality and nondiscrimination
issues in the society.
- Proven
track record in undertaking research, policy/legislative work and advocacy
on governance and equality-human rights issues.
- Demonstrable
experience in human rights based programming and research.
- Demonstrable
experience working with or coordinating partners with community and
national levels organizations and networks.
- Capacity
to organize all relevant logistics to effectively carry out the
responsibilities above.
Personal
Attributes & Skills
- Passionate
and committed to respect for human rights, diversity, integrity and
transparency
- Planning,
Organizing and Delivery of Results
- Adapting
and Coping; demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage
complexities.
- Results-driven,
flexible, analytical and a practical problem solver.
- Ability
to work in teams
- Good
communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent
interpersonal skills and a team player.
- Demonstrates
openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
- Ability
to fundraise and mobilize resources.
How to
Apply
If you believe you fit the profile, submit your application and CV detailing your suitability for the post and including daytime telephone contact and three referees, preferably your current or previous line managers to vacancies@khrc.or.ke quoting the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line.
The
closing date for this position is on 30th September 2016
Disclaimer: KHRC is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and will seek to recruit the most qualified person for the job irrespective of race, color, marital status, ethnicity, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation or nationality.
Disclaimer: KHRC is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and will seek to recruit the most qualified person for the job irrespective of race, color, marital status, ethnicity, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation or nationality.
All
qualified persons are encouraged to apply.
Canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification.
Only successful candidates will be contacted