Danish Institute for Human Rights Human Rights Adviser Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs

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Danish Institute for Human Rights Human Rights Adviser Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs.

Danish Institute for Human Rights Kenya looking for “Human Rights Adviser”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before April 16, 2024.

The Danish Institute for Human Rights (the Institute) is the national human rights institution in Denmark with a mandate to work internationally. The Institute is expanding its engagements in Uganda through a pilot project (12 months) with the following objectives:

Develop knowledge products assessing human rights challenges to be addressed by the project and relevant actors within the human rights system in Uganda.
Assist independent human rights institutions in addressing human rights challenges effectively and expeditiously at national and regional levels.
Support state authorities and civil society actors to prevent and address torture and violence in Uganda.

The Danish Institute for Human Rights has published a job vacancy announcement on April 09, 2024 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Human Rights Adviser to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Danish Institute for Human Rights Job Vacancy 2024

Main Tasks

As a full-time human rights adviser, tasks will include:

Assist in ensuring timely implementation of the work plan developed for DIHR’s work in Uganda.
Assist DIHR staff and consultants hired for specific project inputs in carrying out research for the planned context/stakeholder analysis and project baseline.
Provide substance input and other types of technical assistance to the partner in own areas of expertise when relevant.
Provide assistance in planning and organizing trainings, workshops, events, DIHR staff missions etc.
Ensure regular communication with DIHR’s current and potential partners in Uganda, including ensuring timely delivery of reports, documents etc. from partners.
Support DIHR in establishing and maintaining a branch office Providing DIHR with strategic insights regarding contextual challenges, the human rights situation and funding opportunities in Uganda.

Position in Organization:

Position Title: Human Rights Adviser
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Qualification:

A relevant university degree Law, Human Rights, Political Science, or related fields.
5-10 years of experience in the field of human rights for BA and 5 years of experience in the field of human rights for MA.
Strong technical knowledge of human rights in the Ugandan context is essential.
Experience working with or supporting state actors with a human rights mandate in Uganda is considered a strong asset.
Solid experience with development and implementation of larger development programmes, including demonstrated skills in the utilization of a Logical Framework Approach and Theories of Change, budget follow up, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
Strong organisation skills are essential, including solid experience in engaging and facilitating processes with multiple stakeholders (local, national and international actors).
Fluency in written and oral English.
Be Ugandan national.

Your Personal Skills

A positive and dynamic personality.
A team player with demonstrated experience of working in an international environment.
Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills, including proven experience in developing partnerships. Prior experience of working with state partners will be considered an asset.
Well organised, flexible, and able to work independently.
Good at complying with procedures and in meeting deadlines.