Human Rights Officer II

Human Rights Officer II

Ref: HR/ADMIN/SHRO Mbs /012/3
 

Reports to: Senior Human Rights Officer/ Head of Regional office
 

Location: Mombasa Regional office with occasional field travel
 

Duration: Five years renewable contract
 

Salary Range: Kshs.52, 657- Kshs. 70,231
 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the operationalization of an effective complaints management/handling and referral system.
• Process day to day complaints lodged at the regional office, including maintenance of complaints files and records.
• Maintain the complaints database for the regional office, including assisting in the development of quarterly complaints reports and trends analysis for the region.
• Assist in conducting field investigations on identified or reported human rights violations, and the development of field investigation reports.
• Assist in conducting human rights clinics in the region for outreach purposes.
• Liaise with relevant government and civil society agencies in the region for effective complaints handling and investigations.
• Establish local contact and networks for effective complaints handling and referral.

Skills, Experience & Academic Qualifications

• A Bachelors Degree in Law
• An advocate
• Minimum of one year work experience in a busy human rights/social justice institution

In addition the suitable candidates for the above positions should possess the following skills and attributes:-

• Good knowledge of the key human rights issues in the Coast region.
• Good organizational, writing, interpersonal, communication, people management, analytical and presentation skills.
• Must be willing to travel the vast terrain covered by the region hence flexible and adaptable.
• High standard of integrity.
• Respect for diverse working environment.
• Excellent computer skills in various computer packages.
• Ability and readiness to work under pressure and work for long/odd hours.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, service providers and suppliers and other stakeholders.

If you possess the above qualities for any of the positions, please send your application clearly indicating the position and the Ref No. on both the letter and envelope, together with a detailed C.V, daytime telephone contact, and names and telephone contacts of three referees to reach us by 9th November 2012 to:
 

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

Email: recruitments@knchr.org
 

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

Only short listed candidates will be contacted