The Kenya Human Rights
Commission (KHRC) is a premier and flagship non-governmental human rights and
governance institution in Africa that was founded in 1992 with a mandate of
enhancing human rights centred governance at all levels.
Its founders and staff are
among the foremost leaders and activists in struggles for human rights and
democratic reforms in Kenya and beyond.
The KHRC is seeking young
graduates who are looking to gain practical experience in the field of Human
Rights.
The successful interns will
be spread across our programme and institutional support areas for a period of
six (6) months.
At present internship
applications are requested in the following programme areas:
a) Economic & Social
Justice ( includes labour rights, corporate accountability, anti-corruption and
Devolution thematic areas)
b) Communication
c) Transformative Justice (
Includes Electoral Governance, transitional justice, and security sector
reforms thematic areas)
Minimum Qualifications &
Experience
Intern – Economic & Social
Justice
(2 Positions)
Successful applicants will be
reporting to the Program Advisor – Labour Rights & Program Advisor –
Anti-Corruption & Devolution
Applicants for the above
position should possess the following:
- Applicant
should hold an undergraduate degree in Law (LL.B), Political Science, Arts
- Applicants
with a law degree should have successfully completed studies at the Kenya
School of Law and pupillage and are awaiting admission to the bar.
- Applicant
should have a demonstrable experience in working on labour rights,
business & human rights, corporate accountability and devolution
- Applicant
should have an interest on emergent human rights issues in Kenya.
- Flexibility to
undertake urgent travels and work beyond regular office hours on a need
basis.
- Ability to
undertake research, analyse data and write reports
- Demonstrated
ability to write on diverse issues
- Excellent in
written and spoken English and Swahili
- Excellent
Communication, Interpersonal, and Research Skills
- Candidates
must be able to demonstrate that they are highly motivated, possess the
ability to follow standard operating procedures, are self-starters and
functional problem solvers with the ability to learn.
Intern – Communications
(1 Position)
Successful applicants will be
reporting to the Communications Officer
Applicants for the above
position should possess the following:
- Bachelor
degree in Journalism/Mass Communication/Public Relations
- Excellent
social media and digital communication skills
- Must be computer
literate with working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Proficiency in
Adobe and final cut editing suite is a must have
- Photography
and videography skills is a must have
- Event
planning, organization and implementation skills
- Graphic design
skills is an added advantage
- Demonstrated
ability and interest to write on diverse issues
- An eloquent
and bold speaker and writer with mastery of verbal and written English and
Swahili
- Ability to
present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
- Be ready to
undertake routine communication support assignments
NB: Applicants for the
Communications Intern position MUST include electronic samples of work done
i.e. design work(s); raw or edited video clips, photographs, articles, blogs or
links to individual blogs.
Applications found to include
samples from other sources apart from the individual’s own work will
automatically be disqualified.
Intern – Transformative
Justice
(2 Positions)
Successful applicants will be
reporting to the Program Advisor – Electoral Governance & Program Advisor –
Transitional Justice
Applicants for the above
position should possess the following:
- Applicant
should hold an undergraduate degree in Law (LL.B), Political Science, Arts
- Applicants
with a law degree should have successfully completed studies at the Kenya
School of Law and pupillage and are awaiting admission to the bar.
- Applicant
should have a demonstrable experience in working on electoral governance,
transitional justice, security and related issues.
- Applicant
should have an interest on emergent human rights issues in Kenya.
- Flexibility to
undertake urgent travels and work beyond regular office hours on a need
basis.
- Ability to
undertake research, analyse data and write reports
- Demonstrated
ability to write on diverse issues
- Excellent in
written and spoken English and Swahili
- Excellent
Communication, Interpersonal, and Research Skills
- Candidates
must be able to demonstrate that they are highly motivated, possess the
ability to follow standard operating procedures, are self-starters and
functional problem solvers with the ability to learn.
Application Details
Only those candidates that
meet the above qualifications will be considered for the internship
opportunities.
Candidates interested in this
position should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to vacancies@khrc.or.ke.
The cover letter should
include a brief overview of the candidate’s suitability for the role, including
an outline of relevant past research and advocacy experience.
CVs should be a maximum 3
pages long and should include relevant past education and experience.
Candidates are encouraged to
visit KHRC’s website to learn more about our work before applying: http://www.khrc.or.ke.
The closing date for
applications is Tuesday 13 June 2017
Applications submitted past
this date will not be considered.
Disclaimer: KHRC is an equal opportunity employer,
committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and
will recruit the most qualified intern irrespective of race, marital status,
ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation or nationality.
Only successful candidates
will be contacted.
