Internship Vacancies at Kenya National Commission on Human Rights

Job Title: Interns - Open
Purpose: Internship in various departments and Mombasa regional   Office
Duration: One Year
Location: Head office and Mombasa regional offices
Start Date: 1st February, 2013

The Commission is inviting applications from young, industrious, honest, self driven, analytical graduates with relevant degrees or diplomas to apply for various intern positions in the following departments: Human Resource and Administration, Finance, Complaints and Investigations, Reforms and Accountability, Public Affairs and Communication, Economic Social and Cultural Rights, Public Education and Training, Monitoring and Evaluation, Research and Compliance and Mombasa Regional Office.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

    To work closely with programme staff in order to learn from the work of the commission in its various department

Skills, Experience and Academic Qualifications.

    A degree/Diploma from a recognized university in a relevant field.
    Good ICT skills.
    Proven research capability.
    Ability to work effectively and take guidance from seniors.
    Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills.
    Commitment to social justice.
    Some exposure in a relevant field will be an added advantage.

Other Attributes

In addition to the above qualifications for all the positions above, the suitable candidates should posses the following skills and attributes:

    Good communication skill, both written and oral, interpersonal , organization   and report writing skills.
    High integrity, Honesty, transparency and self discipline.
    Attention to detail.
    Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.



How to Apply:
If you posses the qualities and specifications as listed, please send your application, together with a detailed C.V, a daytime telephone contact, and names and telephone contacts of three referees, indicating the position you have applied for and the preferred department/location (for Intern and Driver positions) by 9th January, 2013 to:

The Commission Secretary
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1st floor P O Box 74359-00200 NAIROBI
Email: recruitments@knchr.org


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. KNCHR is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive remuneration commensurate to qualifications and experience.