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For appointment to this grade, a candidate have:A minimum service period of three (3) years in the grade of Chief State Counsel, CSG 5, or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service; or served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Deputy Chief State Counsel, CSG 6 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the w...

The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitution had Regional PSC s but abolished in 19...

RCK s core mandate is to: provide legal aid services and psycho-social counseling; engage in advocacy for policy change and to develop legislation in line with international instruments regarding the management of refugees and other forced migrants; and to raise awareness regarding the plight and rights of the vulernable groups through research and information Objectives of the Consultancy The co...

Job Title: Senior Gender Equality Adviser, AfricaDepartment: Programs, AfricaCenter 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 Washing...

Result of ServiceThis project will produce: A comparative analysis of the three reports including legal mapping, gap analysis and needs assessment of the waste management frameworks in Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Guinea Bissau; A comparative analysis of the three reports on specific measures relating to the labor workforce in the waste management sector in Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Guinea Bissau Ge...

The Role:This a new role within the Center's Program Division. The role will provide support to the Project Director assigned to lead and manage a new multi-million-dollar restricted grant funded by Global Affairs Canada. The grant aims to improve access to Sexual Reproduction Health Rights (SRHR) of women and adolescents in Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Colombia, Braz...

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world s environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment. Result of Service This project will produce: A comparative ana...

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:PSYCHOSOCIAL FIRST AIDProvide professional and confidential services to survivors of GBV, grounded in the IRC's holistic, survivor-centered case management approach.Document client data accurately in the intake forms and consent forms and ensure they are under lock and key.Ensure all work with SGBV survivors is confidential and that ethical practices are observed.Participate ...

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), founded in Denmark in 1956, is Denmark's largest and the world's leading non-profit, independent, rights-based refugee organisation. Our vision is to assist communities affected by displacement, protecting them from harm, safeguarding their legal rights, and empowering them towards a better future.DRC has been providing relief and development services in the Horn...

The WPE Officer will lead implementation of GBV prevention and response interventions including the provision of information on WPE and child protection services, referral mechanisms and coordination. The Officer will support the GBV case workers and volunteers in providing comprehensive, timely and quality case management to survivors of GBV and implementation of GBV community awareness raising ...

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:Have served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Deputy Chief State Counsel, CSG 6, or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;ORHave served for a minimum period of twelve (12) years, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal State Counsel CSG 7 and above, or in a comparable and relevant pos...

The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: PSYCHOSOCIAL FIRST AID Provide professional and confidential services to survivors of GBV, grounded in the IRC s holistic, survivor-centered case management approach. Document client data accurately in the intake forms and consent forms and ensure they are un...

About DRCThe Danish Refugee Council (DRC), founded in Denmark in 1956, is Denmark's largest and the world's leading non-profit, independent, rights-based refugee organisation. Our vision is to assist communities affected by displacement, protecting them from harm, safeguarding their legal rights, and empowering them towards a better future.DRC East Africa & Great Lakes (EAGL) operates in Burundi,...

The Safeguarding Manager shall oversee implementation of the safeguarding policies and guidelines, including the Child Protection (CP) Policy, DEI Policy, and the Code of Conduct (CoC), with the aim of creating a working environment free from abuse of children or vulnerable adults perpetrated by SHOFCO or its representatives.Key Roles and ResponsibilitiesRaising awareness about SHOCO's zero-toler...

Kituo Cha Sheria KITUO is the oldest, most experienced legal aid providing and human rights non-governmental organization in Kenya, and perhaps, across the East and Horn of Africa region. It exists to empower the poor and marginalized and to enhance equity and access to justice for all. Key duties and responsibilities include: Assist the Programme/Legal Officer Forced Migration Programme in devel...

Ref: KNCHR/ADM/SLO/02/2024Reports to: Deputy Director Legal ServicesLocation: Nairobi with occasional travelDuration: Permanent and PensionableGross Salary: Kshs. 141,950Job purpose:This position is responsible for implementation of policies, procedures, plans, strategies, standards and guidelines relating to the functions of the Legal Services.Key Responsibilities:Attending Court both on behalf ...

The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitution had Regional PSC s but abolished in 19...

Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) is a non-profit organization based in Nairobi, Kenya and New York, NY that combats urban poverty and gender inequity in the slums of Nairobi. Summary The Safeguarding Manager shall oversee implementation of the safeguarding policies and guidelines, including the Child Protection (CP) Policy, DEI Policy, and the Code of Conduct (CoC), with the aim of creating ...

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 Ref: KNCHR/ADM/SLO/02/2024 Reports to: Deputy Director Legal ...

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:Have served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Principal State Counsel CSG 7 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;Have a Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) from a university recognized in Kenya;Have a Post Graduate Diploma in law from the Kenya School of Law.A post graduate certificate in Legislative Dr...

The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitution had Regional PSC s but abolished in 19...

Ciheb is an international health, education, and research center founded by the Institute of Human Virology within the University of Maryland, Baltimore s School of Medicine. The center is comprised of a network of international experts who work with local stakeholders to combat infectious and non-communicable diseases in resource-limited regions of the world. Job Summary The Key Populations Spec...

RCK s core mandate is to: provide legal aid services and psycho-social counseling; engage in advocacy for policy change and to develop legislation in line with international instruments regarding the management of refugees and other forced migrants; and to raise awareness regarding the plight and rights of the vulernable groups through research and information JOB PURPOSE: The position is respons...

POSITION SUMMARY: The incumbent will oversee the day to day running of the legal protection program, supervise protection staff and provide leadership. The incumbent will also spearhead provision of timely, effective and quality protection responses to persons of concern. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide leadership to protection staff and manage the unit's workflow relating to refugee protection acti...