Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
Position: Associate Human Rights Officer
Purpose of the Job: To support in the day-to-day activities of monitoring and investigation activities and projects.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist investigation of human rights complaints assigned to him/her
Support to decisions in consultation with coordinators and Senior Human Rights Officers - Assist in monitoring of places of detention and draft reports
- Contribute to human rights monitoring during emergencies
- Support in Proposing areas for systemic investigation and refer them to thematic functions in consultation with the coordinator
- Participate in managing partnerships and relationships with stakeholders
- Assist in conducting research on human rights issues as appropriate
- Contribute to input revisions of guidelines, manuals, and tools
- Perform other related duties as assigned by executives
Required No: 2
DURATION: Open Contract/Indefinite Period
REPORT TO: Coordinator, Monitoring and Investigation/Regional Director
SALARY RANGE: Gross monthly salary of ETB 16,515.00 – ETB 19,670.00 plus ETB 6,000.00 Housing allowance and ETB 1,500.00 Transport allowance, depending on candidate’s qualification, experience and earning history
Qualifications and Experience: BA/MA in Law, Human Rights, International Law
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of Amharic is required.
- Knowledge of other local languages is advantageous
- Zero years of experience for MA holders
- 2 years relevant experience for BA or 6-12 months participation on Young Leaders Program (Internship Program)
How to Apply?
Interested candidates should write a covering letter, explaining why they are interested in this role, why you are the right person for the job with a recent CV which should be sent to the following email address: HRM@ehrc.org
Please include the name of the position & Location on the subject of the email
Women candidates and candidate with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview and written exam