The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) Hiring Human Rights Monitors, Nairobi KE

ROLE PURPOSE
The Human Rights Monitors will support the KNCHR to Monitor the Human Rights situation in Mandera, Wajir and Garissa through collection information and observation targeting the community, state and non-state actors. The monitors will focus on human rights violations affecting the population of the borderland counties.

SCOPE OF WORK

1.  Attend a mandatory training to be conducted by KNCHR on specified date(s).
2. Use the monitoring tools provided by KNCHR to collect factual information on Human Rights violations in the assigned county.
3. Follow up and report on any human rights violations in the assigned county.
4. Furnish the Commission with reports on the status of human rights in the assigned county on specified timelines.
5. Assist and accompany the KNCHR team visiting the Monitor’s assigned county during planned or unplanned missions.
6. Submit a final report in relation to human rights compliance of the respective county at the end of the contract period.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. KCSE Grade D+ and a Certificate in a related field.
2. A minimum of three (3) years’ active experience in the field of human rights, research or social work.
3. Resident in one of the identified counties of interest.
4. Good understanding of the local languages in addition to English and Kiswahili.
5.  Excellent written, oral communication and IT skills, with working knowledge of the Microsoft Office tools
6. Capacity to engage local leaders, security officials, elders, youth and women on issues relating to human rights and security processes.
7. A good understanding of the political and social dynamics of the respective county.
8. Good etiquette and strong interpersonal skills.

DURATION
The contract will be for a duration of eight (8) months.

ALLOWANCE
The position attracts a monthly stipend of Kenya Shillings 37,666/= that shall cover the monitor’s transport needs, meals and communication.

If you possess or meet the above qualifications, send your application letter together with a detailed CV, names and telephone contacts of three referees, to reach us by 1st December, 2024 through email address [email protected]

The cover letter should be addressed as follows;

The Commission Secretary Kenya
National Commission on Human Rights
Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1st Floor  Nairobi.

Please note that it is a criminal offence to provide false information in the application. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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

KNCHR is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men, women of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. Therefore, qualified intersex persons, persons with disabilities, persons from marginalized communities and the minority groups are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

KNCHR does NOT have recruitment agents and does NOT charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. Report any incident of extortion to KNCHR or to the Police.
 

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