(KShs 100K)Human Rights Officer II Jobs at KNCHR in Wajir, Kitale, Mombasa and Kisumu Kenya 2014
The Commission is inviting applications for the following positions:-
4 Positions
- Wajir – Ref: KNCHR/ADM/HRO II/8/14
- Kitale – Ref: KNCHR/ADM/HRO II/9/14
- Mombasa – Ref: KNCHR/ADM/HRO II/10/14
- Kisumu – Ref: KNCHR/ADM/HRO II/11/14
Location: Wajir, Kisumu, Kitale or Mombasa with occasional travel
Duration: Permanent and Pensionable
Gross Salary: Kshs 100,250
Job Objective: To manage and process complaints from petitioners.
The main tasks performed by the job holder.
- Implementing systems and processes for efficient processing and management of complaints on human rights violations in the Region
- 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
- 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 organizational, 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.
Qualified female candidates with experience from the regions are encouraged to apply.
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 18th July, 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.