Kenya National Commission on Human Rights


Recruitment Portal



Welcome To The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) Recruitment Portal


The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is a constitutional body established under Article 59 of the Constitution of Kenya and Section 3 of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act No 14 of 2011 (revised) 2012.

KNCHR fulfils its human rights mandate through five Directorates including: Complaints and Investigations, Research, Advocacy and Outreach, Legal Services, Regional Services and Corporate Services. The Commission has offices in Nairobi, Wajir, Kitale, Mombasa, Kisumu,Isiolo, Garissa and Nyahururu.

Thank you for your interest in applying for a position with KNCHR. Before you embark on the application process, kindly ensure that you have successfully registered on our recruitment platform. A verification email will be dispatched to the email address provided during registration. To complete the registration process, please click on the verification button within the email to confirm your email address. This step is crucial for granting you access to our job application portal. To guide you through the application process, please follow the steps outlined below:

  1. Login Credentials:
    Log in using the email address and password you set during the registration process.
  2. Create Your Profile:
    - Fill in your personal details.
    -Provide information regarding your academic qualifications, ranging from KCPE/KCSE to PhD.
    -Include details about your professional qualifications.
    - Specify any memberships you hold with professional bodies.
    -Document your work experience.
    - Upload a statutory identification document for verification purposes.

Once you have successfully completed the profile creation process, you are now ready to apply for the desired position. Feel free to apply for multiple positions if you meet the qualifications.

It is imperative to double-check and ensure that you have provided accurate and up-to-date information throughout the registration and profile creation process. Any inaccuracies may affect the evaluation of your application.

We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to reviewing your application.




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Only successful candidates will be required to submit clearance certificates from the following bodies:

  • Kenya Revenue Authority - (Valid Tax compliance certificate).
  • Directorate of Criminal Investigations - (Certificate of good conduct)
  • Higher Education Loans Board - (Compliance certificate, where applicable)
  • Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission - (Self-Declaration form)
  • Credit Reference Bureau - (Certificate of clearance or credit report)

KNCHR commits to handling your data in accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2019 and any other relevant legislation