Human Rights Monitors at Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR)

ROLE PURPOSE
The Human Rights Monitors will support the KNCHR to Monitor the Human Rights situation in Mandera, Wajir and Garissa through collection information and observation targeting the community, state and non-state actors. The monitors will focus on human rights violations affecting the population of the borderland counties.

SCOPE OF WORK

•  Attend a mandatory training to be conducted by KNCHR on specified date(s).
• Use the monitoring tools provided by KNCHR to collect factual information on Human Rights violations in the assigned county.
• Follow up and report on any human rights violations in the assigned county.
• Furnish the Commission with reports on the status of human rights in the assigned county on specified timelines.
• Assist and accompany the KNCHR team visiting the Monitor’s assigned county during planned or unplanned missions.
• Submit a final report in relation to human rights compliance of the respective county at the end of the contract period.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• KCSE Grade D+ and a Certificate in a related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ active experience in the field of human rights, research or social work.
• Resident in one of the identified counties of interest.
• Good understanding of the local languages in addition to English and Kiswahili.
•  Excellent written, oral communication and IT skills, with working knowledge of the Microsoft Office tools
• Capacity to engage local leaders, security officials, elders, youth and women on issues relating to human rights and security processes.
• A good understanding of the political and social dynamics of the respective county.
• Good etiquette and strong interpersonal skills.

DURATION
The contract will be for a duration of eight (8) months.

ALLOWANCE
The position attracts a monthly stipend of Kenya Shillings 37,666/= that shall cover the monitor’s transport needs, meals and communication.