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
How To Apply
KNCHR is an equal opportunity employer which offers a
competitive remuneration commensurate to qualifications and experience. All
qualified candidates including Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to
apply.
Please note that it is a criminal offence to provide
false information and documents in the application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interested and qualified? Go
to Kenya National Commission on Human
Rights (KNCHR) on recruitment.knchr.org to apply
