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Human Rights Lawyer

Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) · Nairobi, · Onsite · KSh160,000 - KSh300,000/month

0 Applicants · 3 Views · Posted 4 hours ago

Position Overview

Location: Nairobi,

Compensation: KSh160,000 - KSh300,000/month

Experience: 3+ years

Position: Mid

Type: Job

Remote: No

Posted: Mar 15, 2026

Deadline: Jul 31, 2026

Job Description

KNCHR is recruiting a human rights lawyer to investigate human rights violations, conduct public inquiries, and provide legal support to victims of rights abuses across Kenya.

Responsibilities

Investigate complaints of human rights violations. Prepare legal opinions and advisory briefs. Represent the Commission in constitutional petitions. Conduct human rights monitoring and reporting.

Requirements

LLB degree. Advocate of the High Court. 3+ years experience in human rights law or public interest litigation. Knowledge of the Bill of Rights under the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Perks & Benefits

Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning

Compensation

KSh160,000 - KSh300,000/month

Practice Area

General Legal

Position

Mid

Required Skills

Human rights advocacy, Constitutional law, Public interest litigation, Investigation skills

Industry

Government

Bar Admission Requirements

Bar Admission Required: Yes

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) Hiring Team

Email: recruitment@knchr.org

Application Deadline

July 31, 2026

Employment Type

Full time