Senior Complaints And Investigations Officer At Kenya National Commission On Human Rights (Knchr)

Job PurposeThis position is responsible for the implementation of the organization's complaints strategy and to process complaints on human rights violations that falls within the Mandate of the Commission. The position focuses on the work of complaints' division.Operational responsibilitiesImplements complaints processing systems for efficient and effective management of human rights complaints.Reviews research and preliminary investigations' reports on alleged human rights violations and assesses if the complaint warrants further investigations.Undertakes investigations (including Rapid Response Missions and other investigations) of human rights violations, under the guidance of head of investigations, towards prompt resolution of human rights complaints.Reviews the received complaints and refers those outside the mandate of the Commission to appropriate agencies for resolution and promotion of Commission's complaints referral mechanisms.Creates public awareness of human rights complaints processing towards enhancing access to Commission's complaints processing service by members of the public.Assists in preparation of directorate reports on conducted investigations and the remedial actions taken by the commission towards resolution of the complaints.Supports in the preparation of periodic reports and work planning of the directorate.Skills, Experience and Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in law from a recognized universityPost graduate Diploma in law (from Kenya school of law)Advocate of the Kenya High Court3 years of service in a comparable position from a reputable organizationCommunication skillsLeadership and supervisory skillsGood understanding of Alternative Dispute Resolution methodsAnalytical skills for complaints handling/processing skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsAbility to work under pressureAbility to lead and manage teamsProblem solving skillsComputer literacyMeet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya