Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Jobs

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights is an independent National Human Rights Institution established through the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act, 2002.

It is the State’s lead agency in the promotion and protection of human rights.

The Commission fulfils its human rights mandates through a number of strategies, including Research and Compliance, Human Rights Education, Complaints and Investigations, and exercise of quasi-judicial powers.

The Commissions’ main office is in Nairobi and currently it has two regional offices in Wajir and Kitale. Officers may serve in the Head Office or in any of the regional offices.

The Commission is inviting applications for the following positions:

1. Internal Auditor
Ref: KNCHR/ADM/VAC/01/VOL 1

Location: Head Office
Duration: 5 Years Contract

Salary Range: Kshs 100,883- Kshs 132,237

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Designing, developing and updating the internal audit manual detailing audit plans
• Drawing up audit programmes, prepare draft audit reports, queries and observations
• Facilitating the periodic review of internal control systems to ensure their adequacy to prevent errors and irregularities
• Carrying out a review of accounting, financial and budgetary systems
• Ascertaining compliance with established, policies, plans, procedures and processes at KNCHR
• Reviewing and appraising the soundness, adequacy and application of accounting, financial and other operating controls and promoting effective controls
• Ascertaining the reliability of management data developed within KNCHR
• Evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness with which the commissions resources are utilized and advising/making recommendations for improvement
• Propose recommendations for improvement and monitor the implementations of the agreed audit recommendations
• Supporting the Internal Audit Committee with secretariat work
• Any other duties assigned by the Audit Committee

Experience & Academic Qualifications

• Masters degree in Accounting or Finance
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA Part III or ACCA)
• Internal Audit Certification (CIA)
• minimum of six (6) years experience in auditing, financial management and accounting (2) of which must be in auditing.
• Conversant with GOK and development partners procedures

In addition to the above qualifications, the suitable candidate should posses the following Skills and Attributes;

• Very good report writing and presentation skills
• Good organizational and analytical skills
• Good communication interpersonal and people management skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Excellent computer skills in other computer packages such as ms office excel, power point, and access.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Respect for confidentiality
• High level of personal integrity and professionalism

2. Procurement Officer
Ref: KNCHR/ADM/VAC/01/VOL 2

Location: Head Office
Duration: 5 Years Contract

Salary Range: Kshs 63,988 –Kshs 89,746

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Reviewing, up-dating, interpreting and implementing existing supplies regulations, procedures and systems;
• Preparing and ensuring implementation of the procurement manual;
• Initiation of policy review and updating of existing regulations;
• Supplies management instructions, inspection, training and development of the procurement staff.

Experience & Academic Qualifications

• A degree in Business Administration with specialization in supply chain management or a relevant field
• At least 3 years work experience in a similar role
• Post graduate Diploma in Procurement or equivalent qualification
• Must be a Member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or a recognized procurement professional body.
• Be conversant with the public procurement procedures and regulations

In addition to the above qualifications, the suitable candidate should posses the following Skills and Attributes;

• Basic understanding of human rights.
• very good report writing and presentation skills
• Good organizational and analytical skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good people management skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Excellent computer skills in other computer packages such as ms offices excel, power point, and access.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, service providers and suppliers, and other stakeholders.

3. Senior Human Rights Officer / Investigator
Ref: KNCHR/ADM/VAC/01/VOL 3

Location: Head Office with frequent travels to the regions
Duration: 5 Years Contract

Salary Range: Kshs 100,883- Kshs 132,237

Key duties and responsibilities:

1. Undertake human rights preliminary and further investigations on all violations reported and initiated by the Complaints & Investigations programme.
2. Interview complainants and record comprehensive statements for follow up in investigations.
3. Document and report on the human rights violations in 1 above
4. Train Commission Staff on basic investigations of human rights violations
5. undertake ad hoc human rights investigations and document, incident mapping and analyses
6. Liaise with the Kenya police, other security agents and other appropriate bodies and persons on various investigations
7. Offer guidance and advice as requested by other departments on investigations done by the various officers of the Commission other than the CIP.

Skills, Experience & Academic Qualifications

• A Masters degree in Social Sciences from any other relevant field
• Training and knowledge in undertaking and documenting human rights violations.
• Six years experience with at least two years at a supervisory level in reputable organisations
• Relevant working experience in human rights investigations

In addition to the above qualifications, the suitable candidate should possess the following Skills and Attributes;

• Good understanding on human rights issues
• Very good report writing and presentation skills
• Good organizational and analytical skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good people management skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to different scenarios
• Excellent computer skills in other computer packages such as ms office excel, power point, and access.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines

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

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 subject matter of the email or on the letter and envelope, together with a detailed C.V, a daytime telephone contact, and names and telephone contacts of three referees to reach us by 27th May 2011 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

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.