KNCHR Senior Human Rights Officer (Redress) Job in Kenya (KES 205K)

Job Description Vacancy: Senior Human Rights Officer – RedressThe 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 Commission’s 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.
KNCHR hereby invites applications for the following position in its head office:
 Senior Human Rights Officer – Redress
Reports to: Principal Human Rights Officer
Location: Head Office, with occasional travel
Duration: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Objective: To provide redress for human rights violations and legal support services to the Commission
Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesUndertake redress interventions on human rights issues on behalf of the commission.Undertaking legal research, drafting and advice on redress optionsAppear in court both on behalf of the commission and/or petitioners.Assist in providing analytical advice on and implementation of appropriate redress mechanismsAssist in Providing and applying Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mechanisms in redress of Human Rights issues.Assist in giving the Commission legal support services.Implementing of the departments strategic and activities as per the work planParticipate in budgeting for the department programs and assist in management of resources within the department.Assist the PHRO in planning, project design in the implementations of activities within the department management of M&E systems for monitoring purposesAssist in ensuring synergy and linkages between the department and other partners.Management of the department information and reports.Any other duty as may be assigned from time to timeSkills, Experience and Minimum QualificationsA Masters Degrees in Law from a recognized UniversityAdvocate of the High CourtTraining in Alternative Dispute Resolution and Legal ResearchFive years Experience of which one is at a supervisory roleA Bachelors degree in Law plus 7 year’s relevant experience of which three is at a supervisoryAdvocate of the High CourtTraining in Alternative Dispute Resolution and Legal ResearchDemonsratable knowledge and exposure to international, regional and national human rights instruments jurisprudence.Demonstratable Knowledge on ADR best practicesGood research, report writing and presentation/communication skillsExperience in client managementLeadership and strategic management skillsGood Computer skills in various applications e.g. Ms. OfficeGood organizational, analytical and interpersonal skillsResults oriented and has attention to detailAbility to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlinesProgramme Cycle ManagementGood interpersonal and people management skills with respect for diversityAbility to work with minimum supervisionKNCHR is an equal opportunity employer which offers a competitive remuneration commensurate to qualifications and experience.
Qualified female candidates and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.How 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 or the subject matter of your email, together with a detailed C.V, names and telephone contacts of three referees one of whom should be your immediate supervisor, to reach us by 12th December 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.