Complaints and Investigations Human Rights Officers II Job at KNCHR in Nairobi Kenya March 2014

Complaints and Investigations Human Rights Officers II Job at KNCHR in Nairobi Kenya March 2014

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’s mandate includes furthering the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya, acting as a watchdog over the Government in the area of human rights, and the provision of leadership in moving the country towards a human rights state.

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 Commissions’ main office is in Nairobi with four regional offices in Wajir, Kitale, Mombasa and Kisumu. Officers may serve in the Head Office or in any of the regional offices.

The Commission is inviting applications for the following positions:-

Human Rights Officer II – Complaints and Investigations

2 Positions

Ref: KNCHR/ADM/HRO II/5/13

Reports to: Principal Human Rights Officer

Location: Head Office, 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
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
Supervises and mentors interns attached to the programme

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.

KNCHR is an equal opportunity employer which offers a competitive remuneration commensurate to qualifications and experience.

If you possess the above qualities, please send your application clearly indicating the position, and the Ref No. on both the cover letter and envelope, together with a detailed C.V, a daytime telephone contact, and names and telephone contacts of three referees to reach us by 20th March, 2014 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.