Receptionist at Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) in Mombasa
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. KNCHR’s mandate includes furthering the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya, acting as a watchdog over the Government in the area of human rights, and the provision of leadership in moving the country towards a human rights state. KNCHR fulfills its human rights mandate through a number of programs, including Research and Compliance, Public Education and Training, Complaints and Investigations, Redress and Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The Commission’s main office is in Nairobi and with three regional offices in Wajir, Kitale and Mombasa. Staff and Interns may serve in the Head Office and in any of the Regional Offices.
The Commission hereby invites applications for the following positions:
RECEPTIONIST – REF: HR/RO/12/04
Reports to: Head of the Mombasa Regional Office
Location: Mombasa
Duration: Five Year Contract Salary Range: Khs.35, 549 – Kshs. 47,444
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Managing and offering the necessary assistance required by all the commission visitors
Managing of all incoming and outgoing telephone communications
Responsible for notifying the officer in charge, other office staff and the service providers on any malfunctioning on the communication equipment.
Ensure letters, parcels brought through the reception are delivered to the right office
Preparing and serving tea on a timely basis to regional staff and meetings held within the commission
Assisting in maintenance of office cleanliness
Assisting in photocopying and binding of official documents
Assisting in ensuring that security measures put in place are adhered to by closing all the windows in the boardrooms, offices and closing the main doors
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualification, Experience, Skills and Attributes
Certificate in Front Office/Switchboard operations/Secretarial Studies/customer care.
1 Year experience in a busy office
Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
Ready to work under pressure and at times beyond working hours
If you posses the qualities and specifications as listed, please send your application, together with a detailed C.V, a daytime telephone contact, and names and telephone contacts of three referees, indicating the position you have applied for and the preferred department/location (for Intern and Driver positions) by 9th January, 2013 to:
The Commission Secretary
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1st floor P O Box 74359-00200 NAIROBI
Email: recruitments@knchr.org
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. KNCHR’s mandate includes furthering the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya, acting as a watchdog over the Government in the area of human rights, and the provision of leadership in moving the country towards a human rights state. KNCHR fulfills its human rights mandate through a number of programs, including Research and Compliance, Public Education and Training, Complaints and Investigations, Redress and Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The Commission’s main office is in Nairobi and with three regional offices in Wajir, Kitale and Mombasa. Staff and Interns may serve in the Head Office and in any of the Regional Offices.
The Commission hereby invites applications for the following positions:
RECEPTIONIST – REF: HR/RO/12/04
Reports to: Head of the Mombasa Regional Office
Location: Mombasa
Duration: Five Year Contract Salary Range: Khs.35, 549 – Kshs. 47,444
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Managing and offering the necessary assistance required by all the commission visitors
Managing of all incoming and outgoing telephone communications
Responsible for notifying the officer in charge, other office staff and the service providers on any malfunctioning on the communication equipment.
Ensure letters, parcels brought through the reception are delivered to the right office
Preparing and serving tea on a timely basis to regional staff and meetings held within the commission
Assisting in maintenance of office cleanliness
Assisting in photocopying and binding of official documents
Assisting in ensuring that security measures put in place are adhered to by closing all the windows in the boardrooms, offices and closing the main doors
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualification, Experience, Skills and Attributes
Certificate in Front Office/Switchboard operations/Secretarial Studies/customer care.
1 Year experience in a busy office
Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
Ready to work under pressure and at times beyond working hours
If you posses the qualities and specifications as listed, please send your application, together with a detailed C.V, a daytime telephone contact, and names and telephone contacts of three referees, indicating the position you have applied for and the preferred department/location (for Intern and Driver positions) by 9th January, 2013 to:
The Commission Secretary
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1st floor P O Box 74359-00200 NAIROBI
Email: recruitments@knchr.org