(KShs 141K)Human Rights Officer I / Personal Assistant to the Chairperson Jobs at KNCHR in Nairobi Kenya July 2014
The Commission is inviting applications for the following position:-
Ref: KNCHR/ADM/HRO I/PA/12/14
Job Objective: To provide technical/programmatic and administrative support to the Chairpersons office.
Description of key duties
- To provide comprehensive, confidential and high quality technical and administrative service to the Chairperson;
- Assisting the chairperson in their day to day programmatic and engaging in research into various human rights concerns and/or emerging issue of local, regional and international concern related to the chairpersons’ work as well as drafting and advice on redress options;
- Preparing speaking notes, legal briefs, opinions and insights for the chairpersons’ engagements;
- Preparation of concept papers, intervention strategies and proposal writing for various activities;
- Coordinating and facilitating meeting mundane to the Chairpersons work;
- Assist in providing analytical advice on and implementation of appropriate redress mechanisms;
- To manage and prioritize all communications to the chairs office at all times and ensure adherence to deadlines in response;
- Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.
- A Bachelors Degree in Law and an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
- At least three years work experience in an equivalent and similar level and position
- Good skills on Complaints handling and investigations with a good understanding of human rights
- Good Interviewing and report writing skills
- Good organizational, writing, interpersonal (people management), communication and analytical skills
- Sound Knowledge and understanding of local and 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.