Job Title: Research & Compliance Officer
Date Posted: 01/07/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Employer: Kenya National
Commission on Human Rights
Industry: Legal
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 20/07/2026
Reports
to : Deputy Director, Research & Compliance
Duration : Permanent and Pensionable
Grade: KNCHR
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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
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 post admission relevant experience in 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.
How to Apply
