Project Assistant, Technology and Human Rights at Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR)

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is an independent National Human Rights Institution created by 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 under the United Nations Paris Principles

 

Project Assistant, Technology and Human Rights

  • Job TypeContract
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience1 year
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldProject Management 

JOB PURPOSE

This position is responsible for supporting the project lead in executing operational and administrative tasks under the project on “Human Rights Impact Assessment of Health Sector Digitalisation in Kenya”.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide operational support in all phases of a project diligently.
  • Assist the project lead by communicating with all the involved parties and managing the timeline and deliverables of the projects.
  • Assist in day-to-day administrative tasks of the project as may be assigned by the project lead.
  • Help draft project execution and administrative documents.
  • Help in coordinating and preparing for meetings, conferences, workshops and training.
  • Assist notifying relevant project stakeholders and informing them of meeting schedules and locations.
  • Booking venues for meetings, conferences and sending out meeting notifications.
  • Assist in preparing meetings, taking down notes and preparing meeting reports.
  • Assist in updating project logs with the progress of undertaken assignments.
  • Assist in gathering project data, organising and managing documentation.
  • Assist in drafting project reports and presentation.
  • Assist in handling logistics for project-related activities.
  • Assist in making an assessment and reviewing the status of projects and providing recommendations to the project lead on approaches and procedures for project implementation.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management or equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • 1 year experience in a similar position.
  • Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent writing, analytical, research and presentation making skills 
  • Ability to work in stressful and demanding environments
  • Problem solving skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Team player
  • Met the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

DURATION

  • The contract will be for a duration of six (6) months.

REMUNERATION

  • This position will attract a gross monthly remuneration of Kshs. 64,614.00.

Method of Application

If you possess the above qualifications, please apply online through the KNCHR recruitment portal by 11th July 2024.

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 which offers a competitive remuneration commensurate to qualifications 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 of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. Therefore, qualified intersex persons, persons with disabilities, persons from marginalized communities and the minority groups are encouraged to apply. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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.    

Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) on recruitment.knchr.org to apply

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