Human rights officer jobs

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 Job Purpose This position is responsible for the management o...

Urgent Action Fund-Africa provides rapid response grants and technical support to women s rights organisations, women s human rights defenders and activists who identify strategic and time sensitive opportunities to advance women s rights in Africa. Summary Objectives of the Consultancy UAF-Africa is seeking the services of a feminist researcher to support her Feminist Knowledge Leadership Team i...

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 position is responsible for developing and maintaining high quality in all our work rela...

NGO job vacancies in Kenya. With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 33,000 staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children s life stories! ...

Implements 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 he...

Programme ManagementCoordinate needs assessment programmes for flower producer organizations to inform programming activities in line with Fairtrade Africa (FTA) strategic objectives.Develop and execute project plans to ensure successful, timely delivery that meets the broader strategic goals.Assist producers and members in participate in local, regional, and international events.Develop plans fo...

Main goal of the position Mutual capacity exchange is a core element of the Free to be Me program, aiming for it to contribute to stronger, coordinated, LGBTIQ -led lobby and advocacy. Free to be Me considers capacity strengthening as a reciprocal process, in which each of the participants both has things to offer and to learn. Capacity strengthening will take place both through workshops and tra...

Objectives of the Consultancy UAF-Africa is seeking the services of a feminist researcher to support her Feminist Knowledge Leadership Team in conducting Registry data quality analysis, coding, and generating trends analysis reports. The consultant reports directly to the Knowledge Leadership Senior Programme Officer. Scope of Activities The Consultant will be expected to: Follow up with Registry...

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...

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 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 country. Collects and...

Programme Management Coordinate needs assessment programmes for flower producer organizations to inform programming activities in line with Fairtrade Africa (FTA) strategic objectives. Develop and execute project plans to ensure successful, timely delivery that meets the broader strategic goals. Assist producers and members in participate in local, regional, and international events. Develop plan...

Task Type: Art and Design Task Description: Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa and under the direct supervision of the Head of the Education Sector, the following tasks will be carried out in close collaboration with the Education Project officer for Education, Health and Well-Being. We are looking for one (1) Online Volunteer who under the gu...

LOCATION: NAIROBI Our client, the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a leading Africa-based, African-led, international research institution headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with a regional office in Dakar, Senegal. Our researchers are contributing to the body of evidence about the critical issues in population health and wellbeing impeding Africa s development in order to p...

Hivos is an international organisation that seeks new solutions to persistent global issues. With smart projects in the right places, we oppose discrimination, inequality, abuse of power and the unsustainable use of our planet s resources. Counterbalance alone, however, is not enough. Our primary focus is achieving structural change Main goal of the position Mutual capacity exchange is a core ele...

Key Responsibilities: Implementation of the project related activities. Map and strengthen the capacity of networks tackling harmful gender and social norms. Scale up community driven initiatives/solutions to prevent and respond to GBV and harmful practices such as; FGM, Child Marriage etc. Develop, package and disseminate key messages to communities and advocate for elimination of GBV and harmfu...

Main goal of the positionMutual capacity exchange is a core element of the Free to be Me program, aiming for it to contribute to stronger, coordinated, LGBTIQ -led lobby and advocacy. Free to be Me considers capacity strengthening as a reciprocal process, in which each of the participants both has things to offer and to learn. Capacity strengthening will take place both through workshops and trai...

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.Come join our 33,000 staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children's life stories!Key Responsibilities:Implement...

In 1945, UNESCO was created in order to respond to the firm belief of nations, forged by two world wars in less than a generation, that political and economic agreements are not enough to build a lasting peace. Peace must be established on the basis of humanity s moral and intellectual solidarity. Task Type: Art and Design Task Description: Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Re...

Key Responsibilities:Implementation of the project related activities.Map and strengthen the capacity of networks tackling harmful gender and social norms.Scale up community driven initiatives/solutions to prevent and respond to GBV and harmful practices such as; FGM, Child Marriage etc.Develop, package and disseminate key messages to communities and advocate for elimination of GBV and harmful pr...

Job Description Key Responsibilities: Implementation of the project related activities. Map and strengthen the capacity of networks tackling harmful gender and social norms. Scale up community driven initiatives/solutions to prevent and respond to GBV and harmful practices such as; FGM, Child Marriage etc. Develop, package and disseminate key messages to communities and advocate for elimination o...

Background KMET is an indigenous NGO registered in Kenya since 1995 and based in Kisumu with presence in 37 Counties. KMET envisions communities with accessible, quality, sustainable reproductive health information and services that promote human rights. With a mission is to promote sustainable development among underserved communities through innovative health and education programs. KMET prides...

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...

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 ...

The Save the Children Fund, commonly known as Save the Children, is an international non-governmental organization that promotes children s rights, provides relief and helps support children in developing countries ROLE PURPOSE Under the general guidance and direction of the Research and MEAL Specialist; the MIS Officer will be expected to support the NAWIRI Programme by providing trainings, supp...