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Legal Intern — Human Rights Programme

Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) · 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya · Onsite · KSh15,000 - KSh25,000/month

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Position Overview

Location: 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

Compensation: KSh15,000 - KSh25,000/month

Experience: 0 years

Position: Entry

Type: Internship

Practice Area: Civil Rights Law, Constitutional Law

Remote: No

Posted: Mar 14, 2026

Deadline: Jun 30, 2026

Internship Description

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights offers a 6-month legal internship for recent law graduates interested in human rights law, public interest litigation, and constitutional governance. Interns will support the Commission's advisory, complaints handling, and research functions under the supervision of senior legal officers.

Responsibilities

Research human rights issues and draft advisory opinions. Assist in processing complaints from the public. Support preparation of reports to regional and international human rights bodies. Attend stakeholder engagements and public hearings.

Requirements

LLB degree from a recognized university. Demonstrated interest in human rights, constitutional law, or public interest law through coursework, research, or volunteer work. Must be a Kenyan citizen.

Perks & Benefits

Legal internship experience, Professional mentorship, Career development, Academic credit opportunities

Compensation

KSh15,000 - KSh25,000/month

Required Skills

Human rights research, Legal writing, Public interest law, Report drafting

Industry

Legal

Special Commitments

6-month internship programme

Application Contact

Contact: Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) Internship Coordinator

Email: hq@knchr.org

Application Deadline

June 30, 2026

Employment Type

Intern

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