Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Jobs

Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Principal Human Rights Officer- Research & Compliance Jobs


Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership in the review of both existing and proposed legislation and policy to infuse human rights standards
  • Responsible for policy formulation, review, policy briefs and monitoring policy within the Commission, State and private sector levels
  • Responsible for the development of monitoring charters on various instruments in relation to concluding observations
  • Provide leadership in research, analysis and reports undertaken and make recommendation on human rights concerns
  • Monitor Kenya’s state of compliance to measure up to international, regional and national obligations
  • Management and approval of reference materials for the Commission’s resource centre
  • Oversee the coverage of mainstream disability is incorporated in the Commission’s work practice
  • Mobilization of resources for the Commission’s programs, grant management and reporting
  • Provide overall management of the department staff and finance resources
  • Develops concepts, design and implements departmental strategies and activities as prescribed in the strategic plan
  • Provides technical support and expertise in the design of research tools, methodologies for public inquiries and other concepts the require some level of empirical evidence
  • Develop relevant training content that address gaps identified from research findings and deliver training ensure proper management of monitoring and evaluation processes and departmental performance
  • Responsible for timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual donor reports for accountability of the use of funds
  • Represent the commission at high level meetings with the state and private institutions
  • Contribute to establishment and maintenance of networks and partnerships with
    relevant stakeholders.

    Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Law, Social sciences or other related fields or related disciplines from a recognized university
  • Eight years’ experience of which 3 should be at a senior level with
    supervisory role in a relevant field.
  • Strategic Leadership Development certificate lasting not less than 6 weeks
  • Experience in conceptualizing and leading research projects
  • Demonstrable knowledge in review of legislation and policy formulation
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to build and lead cohesive teams.
  • Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
  • Knowledge of the project management cycle and public administration
  • Excellent IT skills, with working knowledge for the various packages.
  • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

    How to apply

    Interested candidates should send their resume by 4th December, 2017 to:

    The Commission Secretary,
    Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
    Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1st Floor
    P. O. Box 74359-00200
    NAIROBI.


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