Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Vacancy Announcement

EHRC invites qualified candidates to apply for the following positions. EHRC upholds a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment and harm against children and is committed to creating a safe and welcoming work environment.


1. Personal Assistant

  • Qualifications and Experience:
  • BA or Diploma (Level IV Certificate) in Social Science fields.
  • For BA: No prior experience required.
  • For Diploma: 2 years of experience as a Personal Assistant, Secretarial Service, or Office Management.
  • Commitment to working with persons with disabilities.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Knowledge of Amharic (required); knowledge of other local languages (advantageous).
  • Salary:
  • Gross monthly salary: ETB 8,536.00 – ETB 9,667.00.
  • Additional allowances: ETB 4,320.00 (Housing) and ETB 3,300.00 (Transport).
  • Location: Addis Ababa (Head Office).

2. Human Rights Officer, Human Rights Education

  • Qualifications and Experience:
  • LLB/LLM in Human Rights Law, International Law, or related fields.
  • For BA/LLB: 4 years of relevant experience.
  • For MA/LLM: 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Proficiency in curriculum development, instructional design, and educational program management.
  • Strong research, writing, and collaboration skills.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Knowledge of Amharic (required); knowledge of other local languages (advantageous).
  • Salary:
  • Gross monthly salary: ETB 20,400.00 – ETB 23,683.00.
  • Additional allowances: ETB 8,640.00 (Housing) and ETB 3,300.00 (Transport).
  • Location: Addis Ababa (Head Office).

3. Human Rights Officer, Women’s Rights

  • Qualifications and Experience:
  • MA/BA in Law, Human Rights Law, International Law, Gender Studies, or related fields.
  • For BA: 4 years of relevant experience.
  • For MA: 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Knowledge of Amharic (required); knowledge of other local languages (advantageous).
  • Salary:
  • Gross monthly salary: ETB 20,400.00 – ETB 23,683.00.
  • Additional allowances: ETB 8,640.00 (Housing) and ETB 3,300.00 (Transport).
  • Location: Addis Ababa (Head Office).

Application Instructions

  • Submit a cover letter (explaining your interest and qualifications) and a recent CV to: HRM@ehrc.org.
  • Include the position title in the email subject line.
  • Applications not following the instructions will be automatically rejected.
  • Note: Do not respond to automatic replies.

Deadline: November 29, 2024.

Women candidates and candidates with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written exam and interview.


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