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The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is a constitutional body established under Article 59 of the Constitution of Kenya and Section 3 of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act No 14 of 2011 (revised) 2012.
It has the core mandate to develop a culture of Human Rights through the promotion and protection of rights and fundamental freedoms in the Republic of Kenya.
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is an independent National Human Rights Institution created under 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 in accordance with the United Nations Principles relating to the Status of National Institutions (Paris Principles).
KNCHR’s mandate includes furthering the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya, acting as a watchdog over the Government in the area of human rights, and the provision of Leadership in moving the country towards a human rights respecting state.
KNCHR fulfils its human rights mandate through five Directorates including: Complaints and Investigations, Research, Advocacy and Outreach, Legal Services, Regional Services and Corporate Services. The Commission has offices in Nairobi, Wajir, Kitale, Mombasa, Kisumu and Nyahururu.
KNCHR hereby invites applications for the following positions:
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR- INTERNAL AUDIT AND RISK- KNCHR 4 (RE- ADVERTISEMENT)- Open
REF: KNCHR/ADM/ ADIAR/01/2025
Reports to: Deputy Director, Internal Audit and Risk
Direct reports: Senior Internal Audit & Risk Management Officer, Internal Audit & Risk Management Officer
Duration: Permanent and Pensionable
Duty Station: Nairobi with occasional travel
Gross Salary: Kshs. 205,850
Other Benefits: Medical cover, Group Life Insurance and WIBA
Job Purpose
This position is responsible for coordination and implementation of policies, procedures, plans, strategies, standards and guidelines relating to the functions of the internal audit and risk to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Commission’s mandate.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
- Supervise the execution of audit & risk work activities to ensure completion of audit & risk work plan.
- Supervise internal audit and risk teams to ensure completion of audit & risk assignments.
- Supervise the preparation of audit reports to ensure they meet the required quality standards for reporting to Management and the Audit Committee of the Board.
- Supervise the application of audit procedures and methodology to ensure compliance with internal auditing policies, procedures and professional best practices.
- Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
- Preparation of Audit committee papers for presentation to ensure timely reporting and compliance with Audit Committee Charter.
- Report on the implementation status of internal audit recommendations to establish level of compliance by management.
- Review the reports on audit of controls and processes across the Commission to ensure operational effectiveness in attainment of Commission objectives
- Work with other audit assurance providers to develop and perform integrated audits of key business systems to ensure effective utilisation of audit resources.
- Execute specialized audits to respond to emerging issues and challenges.
- Undertake the identification and evaluation of risks in the development of the division’s risk register.
- Maintain records pertaining to Division on all administrative matters.
- Supervise staff performance and build capacity including mentoring, coaching, staff appraisals and development of staff in the division.
- Preparation of the division’s budget.
Job Dimensions
- Financial Responsibility
- Ensuring timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual reports for accountability of the use of funds
- Supervise the utilization of divisional budgets.
- Decision Making / Job Influence
- Managerial
- Supervision of staff within the division
- Tactical Decisions
- Provides guidance on compliance with internal audit and risk laws, standards and policies.
- Analytical Decisions
- Review of programmatic reports
- Operational Decisions.
i. Conducting appraisals
Experience and Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting /Finance/ Business Administration/Statistics or any related field from a recognized University/ institution with seven (7) years of experience or Master’s degree from a recognized institution with five (5) years’ relevant experience.
- Professional Qualifications / Membership to relevant professional bodies
- Certified Public Accountant (K) or Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Information systems Auditor or ACCA.
Skills and Competencies
- Leadership skills,
- Communication skills,
- Interpersonal skills,
- Organizational skills,
- Ability to work under pressure,
- Negotiation skills,
- Ability to build and lead cohesive teams,
- Problem solving skills,
- Met the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
LEGAL OFFICER -KNCHR 6 (RE-ADVERTISEMENT) REF: KNCHR/ADM/LO/02/2025- Open
Reports to: Deputy Director, Legal Services
Duty station: Nairobi with occasional travel
Duration: Permanent and Pensionable Gross Salary: 100,250.00
Other Benefits: Medical cover, Group Life Insurance and WIBA
Job Purpose
This position is responsible for offering support to the Legal Services Division with regard to provision of legal services to the Commission.
Key Responsibilities
- Drafting and filing pleadings, witness statements and other documents for use in court.
- Drafting relevant legal opinions.
- Drafting contracts and agreements.
- Undertaking legal research, and drafting legal briefs and court documents.
- Attending court on behalf of the Commission.
- Preparing activity reports.
Skills, Experience and Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university and a Post graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
- 1 years of service in a comparable position from a reputable organization
- Conversant and understanding of human rights principles
- Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate
- Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Computer literacy
- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
RESEARCH & COMPLIANCE OFFICER – KNCHR 6 TWO (2) POSITIONS REF: KNCHR/RC/03/2025- Open
Reports to: Deputy Director, Research & Compliance
Duty station: Nairobi with occasional travel
Duration: Permanent and Pensionable
Gross Salary : 100,250.00
Other Benefits: Medical cover, Group Life Insurance and WIBA
Job Purpose
This position is responsible for conducting research on various human rights issues with the objective of informing the Commission’s interventions in relation to legislation, policy and implementation of human rights concerns and that the State complies with regional and international human rights standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing and developing data collection tools/instruments;
- Conducting research on identified thematic areas of human rights including desk reviews and field data collection; compiling and disseminating reports;
- Participate in monitoring, conducting reviews and generating periodic reports on state compliance with its regional and international human rights obligations under treaties and conventions;
- Support the work on monitoring the rights of persons with disabilities in line with the Commission’s mandate;
- Participate in reviewing policies and legislation to ensure compliance with human rights principles and standards;
- Participate in generating advisories for submission to relevant actors on human rights issues;
- Support stakeholders’ engagements.
Skills, Experience and Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s of Laws degree and must have been admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- One (1) year relevant post admission experience in a reputable organization;
- Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution;
- Knowledge and experience in research methodologies; and
- Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity.
ACCOUNTS CLERK REF: KNCHR/ADM/AC/04/2025- Open
Reports to : Assistant Director Regional Services
Duration : Permanent & Pensionable
Duty Station: Nyahururu
Grade: KNCHR 8
Gross Salary: Kshs. 49,193
Other Benefits: Medical cover, Group Life Insurance and WIBA
Job Purpose:
This position is responsible for the Preparation of books of accounts, carrying out bank reconciliation, monitoring regional budgetary expenditure and making timely payment for services and goods provided to the regional office.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitor store supplies to determine stationery and other material needs, take inventory of office consumption to be able to project future requisition needs and report on these in good time.
- Draft quarterly budgets forecast for regional office and account for expenses using store inventory reports to keep accountable for office procurements and spending in operational tools.
- Maintain and update cashbook daily to ensure the account does not run into overdraft.
- Perform bank reconciliations of regional bank account and forward the same to the head office monthly.
- Ensure proper tracking of the regional office bank account and report on balances and deficits on a regular basis to account for funds spent through the maintenance of the cash office book, reconciliation of cash at hand and ban records, managing petty cash and imprest.
- Liaise with suppliers of goods and services. Receive invoices, prepare payment vouchers, seek authority before cheque writing to keep track of accountabilities and make timely payments for goods and services utilized for the operations of the regional office.
- Records management for all the regional office documents to ease retrieval and ensure information security for the protection of client cases and confidentiality.
Key Qualifications and Competencies
- Diploma in Business Administration or Business Management or an equivalent from a recognized institution.
- 1 year of service in a comparable position from a reputable organization.
- Part I of Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A) (K) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Be computer literate.
- Good Communication and Interpersonal skills.
- Organizational skills and Problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work well with teams.
TRANSPORT ASSISTANT/SENIOR DRIVER REF: KNCHR/ADM/TA/05/2025- Open
Reports to: Administration Officer
Duty station: Nairobi with occasional travel
Duration: Permanent and Pensionable
Grade: KNCHR 7
Gross Salary: 64,614.00
Other Benefits: Medical cover, Group Life Insurance and WIBA
Job Purpose
The Transport Assistant will support the daily operations of the transport department by ensuring the safe and efficient transfer of the Commission’s staff and visitors to respective destinations, overseeing the smooth mechanical operation of the Commission fleet, assistance with route planning, vehicle maintenance, monitoring compliance with transport regulations and internal policies, and performing administrative tasks related to transport department.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising on matters relating to Commission’s fleet including major repairs and carrying out minor repairs on Commissions fleet.
- Facilitate the transfer of Commission staff to field activities on time and in a safe and reliable manner.
- Pick and drop official Commission visitors and staff, to and from airport and take them to their required destination.
- Inform the Administration Officer of due motor vehicle insurance and mechanical service of all Commission vehicles.
- Ensure the cleanliness of the Commission vehicle at all times, carry out routine basic service check before use of the vehicle and report any defects to the Administration Officer
- Safeguard, maintain and update vehicle related documentation including vehicle log (indicating date, description of journey, correct odometer reading at start and end of journey, time (am or pm) and ensuring that all entries are correct and accurate.
- Ensure a work ticket is produced and approved before taking up any assignment and record all details including use of fuel card before submission to Administration Officer.
- Observe defensive driving skills at all times during transfers to ensure fuel efficiency and forecast potential hazards ahead and avoid the said hazard.
- Perform minor routine vehicle maintenance service and advice the supervisor on general service and maintenance/ repair of the vehicle parts as necessary.
- Collect assignment schedules from Administration Officer and carry out official errands such as payment of utility bills, collect and deliver mails and collect approved visas on behalf of commission staff.
- Assist in basic support functions of Office administration i.e., photocopies, binding and filing when in the office, pending a transfer assignment.
- Oversees the transport unit and supervise drivers as may be delegated from time to time.
Skills, Experience and Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent training from a recognized institution.
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (D+) or equivalent grade and a clean, valid Kenyan driving license (Classes B, C, C1, D2) with knowledge of Kenyan road rules and the Highway Code.
- 3 years relevant work experience
- Computer literacy.
- Knowledge of major towns in Kenya.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation (Traffic Act).
- Passed Occupational Trade Test I for Drivers;
- A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) the officer is required to drive;
- Defensive Driving Certificate from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week within every three (3) years from a recognized Institution;
- A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
- Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from a recognized institution;
- Demonstrated outstanding professional competence in driving.
- Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Good Organizational and Problem-solving skills.
Applicants who had previously applied for the re-advertised positions, are encouraged to re- apply. Please note that it is a criminal offence to provide false information and documents in the application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you possess the above qualifications, please apply online through the KNCHR recruitment portal by Friday 28th February 2025.
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 advised to submit clearance certificates from the various institutions.
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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