This job advertisement outlines several full-time professional opportunities based in Nairobi within the fields of electoral justice, legal affairs, human rights research, and rapid response programming. The roles are designed for individuals who can contribute to programme delivery, policy engagement, documentation, and responsive action within complex civic and human rights environments. Each position supports institutional objectives related to accountability, governance, justice, and protection of rights.
The organisation is seeking candidates who can operate in structured professional settings, manage sensitive information, engage with multiple stakeholders, and contribute to evidence-based programming and advocacy. The vacancies are open to applicants interested in programme implementation, legal analysis, research, and operational response within a dynamic and time-sensitive context.
All roles are full-time and based in Nairobi. The positions are described in detail below, outlining key responsibilities, scope of work, and functional expectations. No qualifications or eligibility requirements beyond role responsibilities are included.
Programme Officer – Electoral Justice
Location: Nairobi
Employment Type: Full-time
The Programme Officer – Electoral Justice role focuses on supporting initiatives related to electoral accountability, access to justice, and the protection of electoral rights. The position plays a central role in planning, coordinating, and implementing activities that promote transparent and credible electoral processes.
Key responsibilities include contributing to the design and execution of electoral justice programmes, ensuring that activities align with organisational strategies and timelines. The Programme Officer is expected to support monitoring of electoral processes, document electoral-related concerns, and contribute to programme reports and internal updates.
The role involves coordinating with partners, civil society organisations, and relevant stakeholders involved in electoral processes. This includes supporting meetings, preparing briefing materials, and maintaining communication records related to programme activities.
The Programme Officer will also assist in collecting and analysing data related to electoral justice issues, including complaints, trends, and case outcomes. This information may be used to inform advocacy, litigation support, or public reporting initiatives.
Additional duties include supporting logistical arrangements for programme activities, workshops, or forums related to electoral justice. The officer is expected to contribute to internal planning meetings, support budgeting and expenditure tracking related to assigned activities, and ensure documentation is maintained accurately.
The role requires adherence to confidentiality standards, especially when handling sensitive electoral data or information related to individuals or institutions. The Programme Officer is expected to work collaboratively with colleagues across teams and contribute to a professional and accountable work environment.
Legal Affairs Officer
Location: Nairobi
Employment Type: Full-time
The Legal Affairs Officer role is responsible for supporting legal analysis, documentation, and advisory functions within the organisation. The position contributes to legal strategy development and supports ongoing legal and policy-related work.
Key responsibilities include conducting legal research on issues relevant to the organisation’s mandate, including legislation, regulations, and case law. The Legal Affairs Officer prepares legal briefs, summaries, and internal memoranda to support decision-making and programme implementation.
The role involves reviewing legal documents, agreements, and correspondence to ensure accuracy and alignment with applicable legal frameworks. The officer may also assist in drafting legal opinions or submissions based on organisational needs.
The Legal Affairs Officer supports engagement with external legal stakeholders, including legal practitioners, institutions, and partners. This includes preparing materials for meetings, tracking legal developments, and maintaining records related to legal cases or policy processes.
The position also contributes to documentation and record-keeping related to legal matters, ensuring files are organised, up to date, and accessible for authorised use. The officer may assist in monitoring legal trends that impact programme areas and provide updates to relevant teams.
Additional responsibilities include supporting internal compliance processes, assisting with policy review, and contributing to organisational risk management through legal analysis. The Legal Affairs Officer is expected to maintain high standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and accuracy.
Rapid Response Associate
Location: Nairobi
Employment Type: Full-time
The Rapid Response Associate role supports timely and coordinated responses to emerging issues requiring immediate attention. The position is designed to strengthen the organisation’s capacity to act quickly in response to incidents, developments, or urgent needs related to its mandate.
Key responsibilities include monitoring developments and identifying situations that may require rapid intervention or support. The Rapid Response Associate assists in coordinating internal responses, ensuring relevant teams are informed and actions are documented.
The role involves collecting and verifying information related to incidents, including liaising with partners, field contacts, or other sources to gather accurate and timely data. This information is used to inform response strategies and reporting.
The Rapid Response Associate supports the preparation of briefings, situation reports, and internal updates related to urgent cases or developments. The role requires clear documentation and the ability to synthesise information under time constraints.
The position also involves logistical coordination, including supporting deployment of resources, scheduling response activities, and tracking actions taken. The associate works closely with programme, legal, and communications teams to ensure responses are aligned and effective.
The Rapid Response Associate is expected to maintain detailed records of incidents and responses, contribute to post-response reviews, and support learning processes aimed at improving future response mechanisms.
Professional discretion, adaptability, and attention to detail are essential for this role, given the sensitive and time-sensitive nature of the work.
Senior Programme Officer – Human Rights Research and Documentation
Location: Nairobi
Employment Type: Full-time
The Senior Programme Officer – Human Rights Research and Documentation role provides leadership and technical oversight for research and documentation initiatives related to human rights issues. The position plays a strategic role in generating evidence, analysis, and reports to support advocacy, accountability, and programme development.
Key responsibilities include leading the design and implementation of human rights research projects, ensuring methodological rigour and ethical standards are maintained throughout the research process. The Senior Programme Officer oversees data collection, analysis, and documentation activities.
The role involves supervising or coordinating research teams, consultants, or field researchers engaged in documentation work. This includes providing guidance, reviewing outputs, and ensuring consistency with organisational standards.
The Senior Programme Officer is responsible for producing and reviewing research reports, briefing papers, and documentation outputs. These materials may be used for advocacy, litigation support, policy engagement, or public dissemination.
The position also involves engaging with stakeholders, including civil society organisations, research institutions, and relevant authorities, to support research objectives and share findings where appropriate.
Additional responsibilities include contributing to strategic planning related to human rights research, supporting fundraising or proposal development through research inputs, and participating in internal reviews and learning processes.
The Senior Programme Officer ensures that documentation processes prioritise accuracy, confidentiality, and the protection of sources. The role requires a high level of analytical capacity, coordination skills, and commitment to ethical research practices.
General Employment Information
All listed positions are full-time roles based in Nairobi. The organisation operates in a professional environment that values accountability, collaboration, and adherence to internal policies and procedures.
Employees are expected to contribute positively to organisational culture, respect confidentiality requirements, and engage constructively with colleagues and partners. Each role requires timely reporting, accurate documentation, and alignment with organisational objectives.
The organisation reserves the right to shortlist candidates and may proceed with recruitment at any stage of the process.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications through the designated application link.
