Intern - Legal Affairs at Kenya Human Rights Commission

Successful intern will be reporting to the Program Advisor, Legal Affairs.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Applicants for the above position should possess the following:

• Applicant should have graduated or has finalised 4th year course work and is awaiting graduation, to graduate with a minimum degree in Law.
• Applicant should have between 3 months and 1 year experience working with international, labour, family, human rights and/or environmental law
• Applicants with a Law degree should not be currently admitted to Kenya School of Law or if admitted should have successfully completed pupillage and is awaiting admission to the bar.
• Ability to draft legal pleadings, legal reports and attend court hearings
• Knowledge, relevant practice and understanding of the respective laws and regulations will be an added advantage
• Ability and knowledge to handle legal aid cases and clients
• Should have a valid certificate of good conduct
• Excellent in written and spoken English
• All applicants must possess authorisation to work in Kenya prior to applying for this position.
• Excellent in written and spoken English and Swahili
• Willingness to learn
• Excellent Communication, Interpersonal, and Research Skills
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate that they are highly motivated, possess the ability to follow standard operating procedures, are self-starters and functional problem solvers with the ability to lea