This vision and mission are driven by the goal of enhancing human rights centred governance at all levels.

• Constitutional provisions regarding citizenship, national identification and registration.
• The gains and gaps in the recently enacted legislation on citizenship, national identification and registration.
• Citizenship determination, personal registration and the issuance of personal document processes (birth certificate, identification card, and passport and death certificates) as they are currently implemented in Wajir and Isiolo counties.
• Comparative numbers of persons from target marginalized groups who have attained various documents pertaining to citizenship vis a vis those who have been denied.
• The gender and ethnic composition of vetting committees on citizenship and the National registration bureau and the civil registration
• The planned or actual process of decentralisation of services relating to citizenship determination, personal registration and the issuance of personal documents.
• Any improvements in the above processes and the causes of these positive changes in practice i.e. specific advocacy initiatives or implementation of certain provisions in new legislation etc.
• Evidence of any aspects of the legislation which are not being implemented and why.
• Hard evidence of any discriminatory processes in citizenship determination, personal registration and the issuance of personal documents, who perpetrates the discrimination and how.
• The impact of discriminatory practices on research respondents.
• Recommendations on how to strengthen legislation and real processes to ensure fair determination of citizenship and access to personal documents for all Kenyans.

• University degree in law or the social sciences (advanced degree preferred);
• At least 3 years’ experience working in the field of international citizenship law and equality and non-discrimination matters, or experience of conducting related research at a professional level;
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili (knowledge of the local language will be an advantage);
• Demonstrable experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods and strength in writing analytical reports and summarising complex information;
• Proven track record in undertaking policy/legislative work and advocacy on governance and human rights issues;
• Proven record of successful interaction with individuals from a diverse array of backgrounds, including government officials, police, traditional leaders, women, the elderly, youth, CSOs, etc;
• Demonstrable experience conducting and analyzing field research and managing a local research team;
• Interest in issues of citizenship for marginalized communities;
• In-depth understanding of the social, institutional, and political environment in Isiolo and Wajir counties including an understanding of local power structures;
• Ability to conduct evidence-based policy analysis and play an active role in the development of program policy and direction;
• Clear understanding of community dynamics in the Northern frontier districts

• Passionate and committed to human rights including respect for diversity, integrity and transparency.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Results-driven, flexible, analytical and a practical problem solver.
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
• Punctuality, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel to and spend time in (at least 50% of contract) in remote areas throughout Wajir and Isiolo counties;

• Participate in a 2 day training with KHRC team to discuss and interrogate the key issues and targeted areas for the assignment
• Carry out desk review of legal instruments, policy papers, reports and other publications in line with the study;
• Develop and present research tools, methodology for the study and the preliminary desk review report to KHRC and a select team of stakeholders for comments and approval.
• Conduct field based interviews in the 2 focus areas with a variety of actors (government, traditional leaders, CSOs, youth groups, women’s leaders, etc.), using a full-range of qualitative research techniques
• Analyse and interpret the findings including provide insights into the findings of field research, using substantial local knowledge (political, institutional, cultural, etc.); and
• Share the report with a select team (KHRC and some key stakeholders) for validation and final inputs
• Submit the final report with clear research findings and relevant policy recommendation.
• Assist in the management of a local research team, including providing training, mentoring and on-site monitoring of researchers;
• Provide legal aid clinic on citizenship and access to personal documents in the research areas
• Other duties as required.