Human rights law work experience

NGO job opportunities in Kenya. About Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW)COVAW was founded in 1995. in a workshop that identified two critical areas that no organization was dealing with- Violence against Women and the lack of women in decision making processes and that there was a need to form a Coalition that would address the same. This saw the birth of the Coalition on Violence agains...

The United Nations is an intergovernmental organization to promote international co-operation. A replacement for the ineffective League of Nations, the organization was established on 24 October 1945. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Plans and coordinates activities related to thematic and country mandates on human...

COVAW was founded in 1995. in a workshop that identified two critical areas that no organization was dealing with- Violence against Women and the lack of women in decision making processes and that there was a need to form a Coalition that would address the same Duties and responsibilities include: Development of periodic project work plans to guide and track accurate implementation of project ob...

Established in 1863, the ICRC operates worldwide, helping people affected by conflict and armed violence and promoting the laws that protect victims of war. An independent and neutral organization, its mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We are based in Geneva, Switzerland, and employ some 14,500 people in more than 80 countries Overall Responsibility The Legal Adviser ...

A. ResponsibilitiesThe Technical Advisor is responsible for: preparing the annual work plan for Kenya based on the annual planning of the ABS Initiative in cooperation with the line manager, responsible team members of the ABS Initiative and with the Kenyan partner institutionsreporting on the costs as part of the overall budget of the ABS Initiativeestablishing and maintaining contacts and effic...

ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Plans and coordinates activities related to thematic and country mandates on human rights, including from a gender perspective. Conducts substantive research and analysis of human rights issues/events and assesses their impact on the human rights situation in assigned region or count...

Job Purpose This 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 responsibilities Implements complaints processing systems for efficient and effective management of human rights complaint...

Responsibilities Lead the development and implementation of aresults focused strategy to meet the goal of deploying Medicapt in multiple countriesand supporting thousands of survivors of sexual violence. Oversee the implementation of the national scalingstrategy in Kenya and develop scaling strategies for national implementation inthe Democratic Republic of the Congo and new geographies. Serve as...

The United Nations is an intergovernmental organization to promote international co-operation. A replacement for the ineffective League of Nations, the organization was established on 24 October 1945 Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Plans and coordinates activities related to thematic and country mandates on human ...

Our Mission The Center for Reproductive Rights uses the power of law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights around the world The Role: Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, Africa, the incumbent will support the day-to-day administrative work for the Nairobi Office and Africa Program, respectively. The incumbents will primarily work within the office operations team and wil...

In 1983 the Vi magazine (Tidningen Vi), published by the Swedish Cooperative Union (KF), initiated fund raising for a tree planting project in the Lake Victoria Region. Subsequently the Foundation Vi Planterar trà d (Vi Agroforestry) was established to raise funds for the project. Purpose of the position The Regional HR Administrator ensures the smooth running of the human resources operations in...

LAW is a unique non-profit network and think tank of human rights lawyers who provide creative legal assistance to individuals and communities who have suffered from human rights violations and abuses in fragile and conflict-affected areas ROLE OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Communications Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Communications Team in Geneva to promote LAW s work and to...

ROLE OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Communications Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Communications Team in Geneva to promote LAW's work and to increase visibility, profile key events and advocacy activities in country, in the region, and globally. The post holder will perform duties in accordance with the responsibilities outlined below:Communications:Develop an activity calendar ...

Job Title: Intern, Africa Program OperationsDepartment: Global OperationsCenter Background: The Center for Reproductive Rights (the Center) is a global human rights organization working to ensure that reproductive rights are protected in law as fundamental human rights around the world. With offices in New York City, New York; Nairobi, Kenya; Bogota, Colombia; Geneva, Switzerland; and Washington,...

Job Title: Programme Manager- Governance and Rule of Law Reporting To: Head of The Development Cooperation Section Department: Kenya Development Cooperation Section Contract Type : Permanent Number of Positions: 1 position Gross Salary Range: Competitive Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya Placement: Immediate Employers Background The Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi represents Sweden in Kenya, Somalia, Sey...

DutiesIdentify, interview, assess resettlement and complementary pathways needs, and process cases identified for resettlement and complementary pathways following established procedures; provide counselling to individuals.Monitor activities for resettlement and complementary pathways, as applicable, to ensure progress against targets, transparency and efficiency in case submissions and appropria...

Duties Identify, interview, assess resettlement and complementary pathways needs, and process cases identified for resettlement and complementary pathways following established procedures; provide counselling to individuals. Monitor activities for resettlement and complementary pathways, as applicable, to ensure progress against targets, transparency and efficiency in case submissions and appropr...

UNHCR was created in 1950, during the aftermath of the Second World War, to help millions of Europeans who had fled or lost their homes. We had three years to complete our work and then disband. Today, over 65 years later, our organization is still hard at work, protecting and assisting refugees around the world. Duties Identify, interview, assess resettlement and complementary pathways needs, an...

Position SummaryThe Human Resource Manager shall be under the general supervision of the Country Director, within the limits of Innovations for Poverty Action policies and procedures, help coordinate and facilitate the Human Resource Department's activities, functions and processes. Duties for the role include leading the HR department through direct supervision and management of staff; oversight...

Key Roles & ResponsibilitiesManage a portfolio of projects and programmes and follow up on Swedish funded projects by, inter alia: plan, assess and approve funding applications, follow up, risk management, administer, preparing decisions/contracts and agreements, reviewing and approving narrative, financial and audit reports.Financial management, including follow up of disbursements and payments ...

Position Summary The Human Resource Manager shall be under the general supervision of the Country Director, within the limits of Innovations for Poverty Action policies and procedures, help coordinate and facilitate the Human Resource Department s activities, functions and processes. Duties for the role include leading the HR department through direct supervision and management of staff; oversigh...

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to discovering and promoting effective solutions to global poverty problems Position Summary The Human Resource Manager shall be under the general supervision of the Country Director, within the limits of Innovations for Poverty Action policies and procedures, help coordinate and facilitate the Human Resource Department s...

Job Description Key Roles & Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of projects and programmes and follow up on Swedish funded projects by, inter alia: plan, assess and approve funding applications, follow up, risk management, administer, preparing decisions/contracts and agreements, reviewing and approving narrative, financial and audit reports. Financial management, including follow up of disbursem...

Job Description Position Summary The Human Resource Manager shall be under the general supervision of the Country Director, within the limits of Innovations for Poverty Action policies and procedures, help coordinate and facilitate the Human Resource Department s activities, functions and processes. Duties for the role include leading the HR department through direct supervision and management of...