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Kenya National Commission on Human Rights

Senior Research & Compliance Officer

Nairobi, Kenya

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Kenya Civil Aviation Authority

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Senior Inspector - Approved Training Organizations

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Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute

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Chief Research Scientist

Nairobi, Kenya

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U.S.A Embassy Kenya

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Librarian (Acquisitions)

Nairobi, Kenya

Senior Research & Compliance Officer

Closing: May 30, 2024

12 days remaining

Published: May 17, 2024 (2 days ago)

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Skills, Experience and Minimum Qualifications

  1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Law, International Relations and Diplomacy, or Social Sciences, or other relevant degree from a recognized university.
  2. 3 years of service in a comparable position from a reputable organization
  3. Demonstrable knowledge in national, regional and international human rights mechanisms and instruments
  4. Demonstrable knowledge in review of legislation and policy formulation
  5. Data collection and data analysis skills
  6. Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal and negotiation skills
  7. Ability to work under pressure
  8. Communication skills
  9. Interpersonal skills
  10. Computer literacy
  11. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya


Responsibilities

Skills, Experience and Minimum Qualifications

  1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Law, International Relations and Diplomacy, or Social Sciences, or other relevant degree from a recognized university.
  2. 3 years of service in a comparable position from a reputable organization
  3. Demonstrable knowledge in national, regional and international human rights mechanisms and instruments
  4. Demonstrable knowledge in review of legislation and policy formulation
  5. Data collection and data analysis skills
  6. Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal and negotiation skills
  7. Ability to work under pressure
  8. Communication skills
  9. Interpersonal skills
  10. Computer literacy
  11. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya


  1. Facilitate the management and enhancement of partnerships with human rights actors in order to enhance the Commission’s effectiveness.
  2. Implement the Commissions Research and Compliance policies, frameworks, procedures, standards, strategies, guidelines and programs.
  3. Develop and design of data collection tools and instruments.
  4. Undertake research on topical and emerging human rights issues including collection, analysis and dissemination of research findings.
  5. Prepare periodic human rights reports and publications/ contribute to the participation of the Commission in regional and international human rights fora, as well as National Human Rights Institutions networks through advisories and statements.
  6. Monitor and prepare reports on Kenya’s implementation of ratified treaties and conventions relating to human rights.
  7. Contribute to the Commission’s engagement with Treaty and Charter based Human Rights Mechanisms and international and regional human rights organizations/institutions.
  8. Contribute to the periodical re-accreditation of the Commission by the global networks of National Human Rights Institutions.
  9. Review laws and policies and prepare advisories for submission to relevant actors.
  10. Undertake the monitoring of the rights of persons with disabilities in line with the Commission’s role under Article 33(2) of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
  11. Prepare work-plans, budget estimates and reports for programmatic activities


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