Internship Opportunity in KHRC, Nairobi, Kenya

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 conducts and provides evidence-based research and analysis on human rights in Kenya, advocates for the full realization of all rights and works with community-based networks across the country to help them organize and mobilize for the attainment of these rights.
 

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 area:
 
Intern - Legal Affairs
 
1 Position
 
Successful applicant will be reporting to the Program Advisor – Legal Affairs. 

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Applicants for the position should possess a minimum of the following:
·                     Applicant should have graduated or has finalised 4th year course work and is awaiting graduation, to graduate with a Bachelor degree in Law, 2nd Class Honors.
·                     Applicant should have between 3 months and 1 year experience working with international, labour, family, human rights and/or environmental law
·                     Applicant should not be admitted to Kenya School of Law or if admitted should have successfully completed pupillage and is awaiting admission to the bar
·                     Ability to draft legal proceedings, legal reports and attend court hearings
·                     A knowledge, relevant practice and understanding of the respective laws and regulations will be an added advantage
·                     Ability, knowledge and passion to handle legal aid cases and assist clients
·                     Be a citizen of Kenya
·                     Should have a valid certificate of good conduct
·                     Excellent in written and spoken English
·                     Willingness to learn with good communication and interpersonal skills
·                     Integrity and ability to work in all thematic areas
·                     A highly motivated individual
·                     A self-starter-functional problem solver
·                     Process discipline – ability to follow standard operating procedures
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, with subject line: INTERN – LEGAL AFFAIRS
 
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 21st November 2017. 

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED PAST THIS DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT MEET THE ABOVE CRITERIA 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 person irrespective of race, marital status, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation or nationality.
 
ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.