The 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

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for the implementation of the organization’s complaints strategy and to process complaints on human rights violations that falls within the Mandate of the Commission. The position focuses on the work of complaints’ division.

Operational responsibilities

• Implements complaints processing systems for efficient and effective management of human rights complaints.
• Reviews research and preliminary investigations’ reports on alleged human rights violations and assesses if the complaint warrants further investigations.
• Undertakes investigations (including Rapid Response Missions and other investigations) of human rights violations, under the guidance of head of investigations, towards prompt resolution of human rights complaints.
• Reviews the received complaints and refers those outside the mandate of the Commission to appropriate agencies for resolution and promotion of Commission’s complaints referral mechanisms.
• Creates public awareness of human rights complaints processing towards enhancing access to Commission’s complaints processing service by members of the public.
• Assists in preparation of directorate reports on conducted investigations and the remedial actions taken by the commission towards resolution of the complaints.
• Supports in the preparation of periodic reports and work planning of the directorate.

Skills, Experience and Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized university
• Post graduate Diploma in law (from Kenya school of law)
• Advocate of the Kenya High Court
• 3 years of service in a comparable position from a reputable organization
• Communication skills
• Leadership and supervisory skills
• Good understanding of Alternative Dispute Resolution methods
• Analytical skills for complaints handling/processing skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to lead and manage teams
• Problem solving skills
• Computer literacy
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya