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Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) – Job Vacancy Announcement

Organization: Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
Location: Head Office, Addis Ababa
Application Deadline: Tuesday, 14th October 2025
Application Email: HRM@ehrc.org

EHRC invites qualified candidates to apply for the following positions. Women and candidates with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

1. Human Rights Officer – Research, Campaign, and Advocacy

Number of Positions: 1
Reports To: Director, Disability Rights and Rights of Older Persons
Contract Type: Open/Indefinite
Salary: ETB 20,400 – 23,683 + ETB 8,640 Housing + ETB 3,300 Transport

Purpose of the Job:
Support the development and implementation of advocacy and campaign strategies to promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities and older persons in Ethiopia.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop advocacy and campaign plans on priority human rights issues
Conduct awareness-raising campaigns and programs
Assess protection needs of persons with disabilities and older persons
Support legislative and policy initiatives
Communicate and influence stakeholders, including government authorities
Conduct research, legal reviews, and produce advocacy briefs
Organize events and movements for human rights promotion
Follow up on international and regional treaty recommendations
Maintain stakeholder relationships and coordinate capacity building
Prepare progress reports for the Director

Qualifications & Experience:

LLB/LLM Degree in Law, Human Rights Law, or International Law
4 years relevant experience for LLB, 2 years for LLM
Computer literate; Amharic required, other local languages advantageous

Required Skills:

Time management, problem-solving, teamwork

2. Partnership Coordinator

Number of Positions: 1
Reports To: Director, Partnership
Contract Type: Open/Indefinite
Salary: ETB 25,756 – 30,676 + ETB 12,000 Housing + ETB 3,300 Transport + ETB 1,800 Representation

Purpose of the Job:
Coordinate engagement with partners, ensure effective collaboration, and follow up on joint projects to uphold EHRC partnership principles.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop partnership identification and selection guidelines
Provide technical support to staff on partner relations
Coordinate partnership activities, evaluate commitments, and maintain records
Network with local, regional, and national stakeholders
Maintain a central database for partnership activities
Monitor partnership performance and compliance
Perform additional tasks as assigned

Qualifications & Experience:

LLB/LLM or BA/MA in Law, Human Rights Law, Political Science, International Relations, or related field
8 years relevant experience for LLB/BA, 6 years for LLM/MA
Computer literate; proficiency in Amharic and English required, other local languages advantageous

Required Skills:

Time management, problem-solving, teamwork

How to Apply (for both positions):

Submit a covering letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role
Attach a recent CV
Send to HRM@ehrc.org
Include the position name and location in the email subject
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written exam and interview

Important Notes: