Senior Programme Officer – Human Rights Research & Documentation

Required Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in law or political science and public policy.
  
• Those with degrees in law must be advocates of the High Court of Kenya, with a practicing certificate and in good standing.
  
• A minimum of 4-6 years of related experience, preferably in the NGO sector.
  
• Expertise in formulating and leading strategic research, policy/legislative work and advocacy on governance and human rights issues will be an added advantage.
  
• Demonstrable experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods, including experience in developing human rights-based indicators.
  
• A solid understanding of and deep commitment to human rights discourse and its application in the promotion of democracy and the rule of law.
  
• A solid understanding of and engagement with national, regional, and international human rights mechanisms.
  
• Ability to network with or develop a broad array of partnerships with both state and nonstate actors.
  
• Demonstrable experience working with or coordinating partners with community and national-level organizations and networks.
  
• Good understanding of programmes and project management.
  
• Willing to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.