REF: KNCHR/ADM/ RC/02/2024
Reports to: Director, Research, Advocacy and
Outreach Directorate
Gross Salary: Kshs. 281,950
Job Purpose
This position is responsible for leading and
coordinating the development and implementation of policies, procedures,
standards, strategies, guidelines and programs in relation to research and
State compliance with national, regional and international human rights
principles. The successful candidate will head the Research and Compliance
Division within the Directorate of Research, Advocacy and Outreach.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinate the formulation, implementation and review
of the Commission’s research and compliance policies, frameworks, strategies
and standards.
Provide leadership in the formulation of appropriate
strategies for research and dissemination of findings and follow-up on
implementation of the recommendations by the Commission.
Provide leadership in the development and submission
of periodical state of human rights reports and advisories nationally,
regionally and internationally.
Provide leadership in the review of both existing and
proposed legislations and policies to infuse human rights principles and
standards.
Provide leadership in monitoring, reporting and
advising on Kenya’s state of compliance with all key international and regional
human rights treaties.
Coordinate the participation of the Commission in
regional and international human rights fora i.e. African Commission, African
Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, United Nations
treaty body mechanisms, Human Rights Council, engagements with special
procedures as well as the regional and global Networks of National Human Rights
Institutions.
Coordinate the development of monitoring charters on
various human rights instruments in relation to concluding observations.
Provide leadership in the discharge of the
Commission’s role as the monitoring agency under Article 33 of the Convention
on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Review and approve divisional outputs and processes.
Lead mobilization of resources for the Division’s
thematic areas and coordinate the development and utilization of the division’s
budget and reports.
Supervise and undertake the implementation of the
Commission’s human resource functions in relation to the Research and
Compliance Division including performance management.
Coordinate timely preparation of monthly, quarterly,
annual divisional and other reports.
Coordinate the establishment and implementation of
strategies to build and sustain Commission partnerships in line with Divisional
mandate.
Operational Responsibilities
Guide the development of concepts, design and
implementation of divisional strategies and activities as prescribed in the
strategic plan.
Provide technical support and expertise in the design
of research tools, methodologies for public inquiries and other concepts that
require some level of empirical evidence
Provide technical advice and oversee the Commission’s
active participation in regional and international human rights fora and its
compliance as a National Human Rights Institution
Advise on strategies to mainstreaming of disability
rights within the Commission’s work practice and across the Republic.
Represent the Commission at high level meetings and
committees with state and non-state actors.
Devise and implement effective communication
strategies for information flow between divisional staff and other divisions in
the Commission.
Provide direction in the development and
implementation of divisional work plans in line with Strategic Plan and
Directorate vision.
Establish and implement strategies to build and
sustain Commission partnerships and networks with state and non-state actors in
line with Divisional mandate.
Review proposals for the mobilization of resources
for the Commission’s programs, grant management and reporting.
Track division’s budget and expenditure approvals.
Manage the division’s resources both financial and
personnel to ensure optimal and sustainable delivery of the Commission’s
mandate.
Coordinate timely preparation of monthly, quarterly,
annual divisional, GoK, grants and other reports for accountability of the use
of funds.
Experience and Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Law, Social sciences or other
related fields or related disciplines from a recognized university.
Eight (8) years’ experience of which three (3) should
be at a senior level with supervisory role in a relevant field.
Strategic Leadership Development certificate lasting
not less than 6 weeks from a recognized institution is desirable but not
mandatory.
Skills and Competencies
Ability to build and lead cohesive teams
Demonstrable leadership skills
Strategic thinking and execution of strategies
Ability to efficiently multitask and effectively
manage competing priorities
Knowledge of the project management cycle and public
administration
Experience in conceptualizing and leading research
projects
Demonstrable knowledge in review of legislation and
policy formulation
Data collection and data analysis skills
Legal analysis skills
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication (written and oral),
interpersonal and negotiation skills
Excellent IT skills, with working knowledge for the
various packages
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the
Constitution of Kenya.
How To Apply
If you possess the above qualifications, please apply
online through the KNCHR recruitment portal
