REF: KNCHR/ADM/ DDLA/06/2025

Reports to: Commission Secretary/CEO
Direct reports: Assistant Director Legal Services
Duration: 5 Year Contract (Renewable)
Duty Station: Nairobi with occasional travel
Gross Salary: Kshs. 281,950
Other Benefits: Medical cover, Group Life Insurance and WIBA

Job Purpose
This position is responsible for coordination, development and implementation of policies,
procedures, standards, strategies, guidelines and programs in relation to legal services to
achieve the Commission’s objectives.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

I. Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
i. Coordinate the formulation, implementation and review of the Commission’s legal
services policies, frameworks, strategies and standards.
ii. Coordinate the formulation of appropriate strategies for legal services, dissemination
and follow-up on implementation of the recommendations by the Commission.
iii. Coordinate the review of both existing and proposed legal framework and policy to
infuse human rights principles and standards.
iv. Provide leadership in monitoring and reporting on Commission’s compliance with legal
framework.
v. Coordinate the development and utilization of the division’s budget.
vi. Coordinate provision of legal services and legal advice to the Commission
vii. Coordinate drafting and execution of contracts, memorandums of understanding and
agreements between service providers and the Commission

II. Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

i. Guide the development of concepts, design and implementation of divisional strategies
and activities as prescribed in the strategic plan.
ii. Devise and implement effective communication strategies for information flow
between divisional staff and other divisions in the Commission.
iii. Coordinate timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual, donor and other reports
for accountability of the use of funds.
iv. Coordinate the development of proposals for the mobilization of resources for the
division’s programs, grant management and reporting.
v. Make presentations in high level meetings nationally, regionally, and internationally on
human rights issues.
vi. Provide direction in the development and implementation of divisional work plans in
line with Strategic Plan and Directorate vision
vii. Establish strategies to build and sustain Commission partnerships in line with
Divisional mandate.

Job Dimensions:
I. Financial Responsibility

i. Developing proposals for the mobilization of resources for the Commission’s programs.
ii. Ensuring timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual reports for accountability of
the use of funds.
iii. Keeping track of divisional budgets and making approvals for utilization of divisional
financial resources.
iv. Providing overall management of the division staff and finance resources.
v. Managing grants as may be designated from time to time.

III. Decision Making / Job Influence
Strategic Decisions
i) Gives strategic direction and approvals on the priorities, design, frameworks, key
policies and implementation of all of the Commission’s Legal services.
Tactical Decisions
i) In charge of all the operations of the division including assigning roles, undertaking
timely problem solving, crisis management and dispute resolution to ensure
seamless delivery of the Commission’s mandate.
Analytical Decisions
i) Assesses and analyses the impact of the division’s programs and gives
recommendations to the Commission.
Operational Decisions
i) Approves the division’s internal and external communication. Facilitate the
implementation of Human resource functions.
IV. Working Conditions
Job-holder is exposed to minimum disagreeable conditions owing to the nature of assignments
undertaken.

Academic and Professional qualifications

i. Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university and a Post Graduate Diploma
in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
ii. Masters Degree in Law, Human Rights, Forensic Science, Community Development,
Governance, Forensic Science, Criminology or equivalent from a recognized
institution.
iii. Certificate in Computer Applications Skills from a recognized institution.
iv. Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing
certificate
v. Member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK)
vi. Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting not less than 6 weeks
from a recognized institution.
vii. Eight (8) years’ post Admission experience in human rights instruments and litigation,
investigations and complaints handling of which 3 years experience are at a senior level
with supervisory role in a relevant field.

Skills

i. Communication skills
ii. Interpersonal skills
iii. Organizational skills
iv. Ability to work under pressure
v. Problem solving skills
vi. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
2. SENIOR PUBLIC EDUCATION & TRAINING OFF