Programme Officer – Human Rights Monitoring
The Kenya Human Rights Commission(KHRC) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) which was founded in 1992 and registered in Kenya in 1994 with a mandate to entrench human rights and democratic values in the society.
In 2012, the Commission evaluated its 2008-2012 strategic plans and developed an interim strategic plan for 2013-2018 in which it envisions: A human rights state and society and outlines its mission as to foster human rights, democratic values, human dignity and social justice.
This vision and mission will be driven by the goal and new mandate of enhancing human rights centred governance at all levels.
To this end, KHRC seeks to recruit dynamic, organized, motivated and results-oriented individuals.
The positions will be based in Nairobi, with extensive field work mostly within Kenya.
Overall purpose of the job
To strengthen the documentation and responses by KHRC and other human rights organizations to emerging governance issues and situations in the society.
Contractual Period:
One year renewable contract, which is subject to performance and funding.
Target Group:
National, regional and international levels state and non-state actors.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the post holder will:-
Monitor and document the emerging violations and governance issues in the society;
Assess and respond to the state human rights actors’ response to emerging human rights and governance issues;
Ensure timely and effective response by KHRC and other human rights movement-led interventions;
Facilitate public participation, support and action on emerging human rights issues;
Coordinate urgent actions, rapid responses and other interventions on emerging human rights issues;
Promote positive public perception of the human rights sector (institutions and workers);
Advocate for a responsive regulatory framework for the human rights and civil society sectors;
Identify opportunities for engaging with Human Rights Treaty bodies relevant to Kenya and KHRC’s mandate;
Supervise researchers, interns and other staff or human resources assigned to this project.
Ensuring timely reporting and accountability in line with KHRC’s schedules and policies.
Undertaking other tasks and interventions as may be assigned from time to time by your immediate supervisor.
To strengthen the documentation and responses by KHRC and other human rights organizations to emerging governance issues and situations in the society.
Contractual Period:
One year renewable contract, which is subject to performance and funding.
Target Group:
National, regional and international levels state and non-state actors.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the post holder will:-
Monitor and document the emerging violations and governance issues in the society;
Assess and respond to the state human rights actors’ response to emerging human rights and governance issues;
Ensure timely and effective response by KHRC and other human rights movement-led interventions;
Facilitate public participation, support and action on emerging human rights issues;
Coordinate urgent actions, rapid responses and other interventions on emerging human rights issues;
Promote positive public perception of the human rights sector (institutions and workers);
Advocate for a responsive regulatory framework for the human rights and civil society sectors;
Identify opportunities for engaging with Human Rights Treaty bodies relevant to Kenya and KHRC’s mandate;
Supervise researchers, interns and other staff or human resources assigned to this project.
Ensuring timely reporting and accountability in line with KHRC’s schedules and policies.
Undertaking other tasks and interventions as may be assigned from time to time by your immediate supervisor.
Qualifications & Experience
To be successful in this role the post holder should possess the following competencies:
At least 3-4 years’ experience working on human rights and governance issues in the society.
A degree in Law, Political Science or International Relations or other related disciplines.
Strong understanding of the national, regional and international human rights and governance issues and mechanisms.
Ability to network with or develop a broad array of partnerships with both state and non-state actors.
Demonstrable experience working with or coordinating partners with community and national levels organizations and networks.
Proven track record in undertaking research, policy/legislative work and advocacy on governance and human rights issues.
Demonstrable experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods including experience of developing human rights-based indicators
Demonstrable experience working with or coordinating partners with community and national levels organizations and networks.
Good understanding of programmes and project management.
Willing to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
To be successful in this role the post holder should possess the following competencies:
At least 3-4 years’ experience working on human rights and governance issues in the society.
A degree in Law, Political Science or International Relations or other related disciplines.
Strong understanding of the national, regional and international human rights and governance issues and mechanisms.
Ability to network with or develop a broad array of partnerships with both state and non-state actors.
Demonstrable experience working with or coordinating partners with community and national levels organizations and networks.
Proven track record in undertaking research, policy/legislative work and advocacy on governance and human rights issues.
Demonstrable experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods including experience of developing human rights-based indicators
Demonstrable experience working with or coordinating partners with community and national levels organizations and networks.
Good understanding of programmes and project management.
Willing to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
Personal Attributes & Skills
Passionate and committed to human rights including respect for diversity, integrity and transparency.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player.
Results-driven, flexible, analytical and a practical problem solver.
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
Ability to fundraise and mobilize resources.
Passionate and committed to human rights including respect for diversity, integrity and transparency.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player.
Results-driven, flexible, analytical and a practical problem solver.
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
Ability to fundraise and mobilize resources.
How to apply
If you believe you fit the profile, submit your application and CV detailing your suitability for the post and including daytime telephone contact and three referees, preferably your current or previous line managers tovacancies@khrc.or.ke quoting the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line.
If you believe you fit the profile, submit your application and CV detailing your suitability for the post and including daytime telephone contact and three referees, preferably your current or previous line managers tovacancies@khrc.or.ke quoting the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line.
The closing date for this position is on July 26, 2013.
