The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is an independent National Human Rights
Institution created under Article 59 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and established by the Government
of Kenya through an Act of Parliament (the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act, 2011)
and in accordance with the United Nations Principles relating to the Status of National Institutions (Paris
Principles). KNCHR’s mandate includes furthering the protection and promotion of human rights in
Kenya, acting as a watchdog over the Government in the area of human rights, and the provision of
leadership in moving the country towards a human rights respecting state. KNCHR fulfils its human rights
mandate through five Directorates including: Complaints and Investigations, Research, Advocacy and
Outreach, Legal Services, Regional Services and Corporate Services. The Commission’s headquarter is in
Nairobi with regional offices in Wajir, Kitale, Mombasa, Kisumu and Nyahururu.
KNCHR hereby invites applications for the following position:

COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS OFFICER REF: KNCHR/ADM/CID/11/2023

• Reports to: Deputy Director, Complaints and Investigations
• Location: Nairobi with occasional travel
• Duration: Permanent and Pensionable
• Gross Salary: Kshs. 100,250

Job purpose

This position is responsible for the support to the implementation of the organization’s complaints and investigations strategy by receiving and processing complaints on alleged Human Rights violations in Kenya.

Key Responsibilities:

• Screen complaints of alleged human rights violations made by complainants to determine whether
  they meet the commission’s admissibility criteria as per the commission’s mandate.
• Offer legal advice to petitioners.
• Review of admitted complaints and follow up with petitioners.
• Refer complaints that fall outside the mandate of the Commission to appropriate agencies and assist in following up for resolution.
• Promote proactive resolution of complaints on human rights violations to avoid recurrence of similar situation from arising. This includes the application of ADR mechanisms.
• Undertake investigations on human rights violations to ensure that the complaints are resolved
  promptly as per the mandate of the Commission.
• Key in complaints data in the Complaints Management System.
• Prepare timely situational reports on complaints processing.
• Prepare statutory reports on complaints received and the remedial action taken by the commission
  against the violators as per the strategic guidelines of the commission.
• Conduct research on complaints on human rights violations to come up with advisories to
  determine the way forward in the pursuit of justice for the complainants.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly, bi-annual and annual plans and activity reports

Skills, Experience and Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or other equivalent social sciences from a recognized institution.
• Be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya (for LLB holders).
• At least 1 year of relevant service in a comparable position from a reputable organization.
• Good understanding of human rights and other relevant laws.
• Good research skills.
• Good communication, listening and client management skills.
• Computer literacy.

If you possess the above qualifications, please submit the following three documents only

1. a clear application letter
2. complete and updated curriculum vitae that includes your valid contacts and
3. a copy of your national ID

Electronically through our email: recruitment@knchr.org by Wednesday, 8th November 2023 indicating the correct title of the position and reference number as the subject of the email.

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 that offers a competitive remuneration commensurate to
qualif ications 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, intersex members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.
Therefore qualified, women, intersex persons, persons with disabilities, 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 government 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.