KNCHR Hiring Assistant Director

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – LEGAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE– Open

REF: KNCHR/ADM/ADL/01/2024
Reports to: Deputy Director, Legal Services

Duration:    Permanent & Pensionable
Duty Station: Nairobi with occasional travel

Gross Salary: Kshs. 205,850
 

Job Purpose:
This position is responsible for offering support to the management within the Legal Services Directorate with regard to securing appropriate redress to petitioners’ in cases of human rights violations in line with the mandate of the Commission.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities:
 

1.    Supervise the application of Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms in the resolution of human rights violations.
2.    Supervise the provision of redress to victims of human rights violations through litigation and court representation and processes.
3.    Supervise the compilation of case digests on cases handled by the Commission Supervise the conduct of public inquiries on identified human rights violations
4.    Supervise the analysis of Petitions and making recommendations on appropriate redress mechanisms.
5.    Coordinating identification of cases on human rights violations for intervention by the Commission.
6.    Coordinate KNCHR’s engagement with partners involved in Public Interest Litigation.
 

Operational Responsibilities /Tasks:
1.    Implement reform strategies and interventions that result in timely resolution of human rights violation cases in line with the mandate of the commission.
2.    Providing necessary legal support on redressing human rights violations through provision and application of ADR mechanisms.
3.    Coordinate the conduct of and follow up on recommendations of public inquiries.
4.    Supervise research and filing of public interest litigation cases relating to human rights violations.
5.    Collaborating and partnering with relevant stakeholders.
6.    Preparing for and conduct of hearings at the Commissions’ Tribunal.
7.    Mentoring and coaching staff as well as interns within the Redress Division.
 

Financial Responsibilities:
1.    Ensuring timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual reports for accountability of the use of funds
2.    Supervise the utilization of divisional budgets.

Skills, Experience and Minimum Qualifications:
1.    Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university with seven (7) years’ work experience or Master’s degree with five (5) years’ relevant experience.
2.    3 years’ experience in active litigation
3.    Post graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law with a current practicing certificate
4.    Certificate in Computer Applications Skills from a recognized institution
5.    Senior Management Course as added advantage
6.    Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

7.    Great interpersonal and communication skills

SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER – LEGAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE – Open

Ref: KNCHR/ADM/SLO/02/2024

Reports to:    Deputy Director –Legal Services

Location:    Nairobi with occasional travel

Duration:    Permanent and Pensionable

Gross Salary:        Kshs. 141,950

Job purpose:
This position is responsible for implementation of policies, procedures, plans, strategies, standards and guidelines relating to the functions of the Legal Services.

Key Responsibilities:
1.    Attending Court both on behalf of the Commission where it is sued as a corporate entity and petitioners complaining to the Commission alleging violations of human rights.
2.    Drafting contracts/agreements for goods and services on behalf of the Commission.
3.    Preparation and filing of pleadings for and on behalf of the Commission.
4.    Drafting and reviewing legal instruments and policy documents on behalf of the Commission.
5.    Undertaking legal research.
6.    Identifying legal and compliance risks.
7.    Preparing relevant legal opinions.
8.    Support the Implementation of performance targets and work plans for the evaluation and monitoring of staff performance.
9.    Assist in coaching and mentoring staff to provide guidance in career development and growth
 

Skills, Experience and Minimum Qualifications
1.    Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university and a Post graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
2.    Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
3.    Valid Practicing certificate
4.    3 years relevant experience
5.    Good research, report writing and presentation skills
6.    Demonstrable knowledge in national, regional and international human rights principles and standards
7.    Demonstrable knowledge in advocacy campaigns or monitoring
8.    Excellent IT skills, with working knowledge for the various packages
9.    Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results in the last 3 years
10.    Meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution on leadership and integrity
 

Other Attributes:
•    Ability to work under pressure
•    Problem solving skills
•    Great attention to detail
•    Respect for diversity

If you possess the above qualifications, please apply online through the KNCHR recruitment portal https://recruitment.knchr.org  by Monday 26th February 2024.

Please note that it is a criminal offence to provide false information in the application. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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