The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission invites qualified applicants for the following positions:
1️⃣ Personal Assistant
📍 Location: Hawassa City Office
📄 Employment Type: 6-Month Contract (Possibility of Extension)
👥 Number Required: 1
📅 Application Deadline: March 12, 2026
📝 Job Summary
The Personal Assistant provides support to employees with disabilities to enable them to perform their duties effectively within the workplace and during official activities.
Key responsibilities include assisting with administrative tasks, accessibility support, and providing mobility assistance during meetings, workshops, and field travel.
📋 Key Responsibilities
- Filing and organizing paper documents
- Retrieving work materials that are out of reach
- Accompanying employees within the office and during meetings or workshops
- Providing travel assistance during field visits
- Reading handwritten or printed documents for visually impaired staff
- Acting as a sighted guide during meetings and events
- Assisting with personal care tasks when necessary
- Converting inaccessible documents into accessible formats
- Performing other duties assigned by supervisors
🎓 Education Requirement
- BA Degree or Diploma (Level IV Certificate) in Social Science fields
💼 Experience Requirement
- BA Degree: No experience required
- Diploma (Level IV): Minimum 2 years experience in:
- Personal Assistant
- Secretarial Service
- Office Management
💰 Salary & Benefits
💵 Monthly Salary: ETB 13,023 – 14,995
🏠 House Allowance: ETB 6,050
🚍 Transport Allowance: ETB 4,000
🧠 Required Skills
- Communication skills
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making ability
📚 Additional Requirements
- Commitment to working with persons with disabilities
- Computer literacy
- Knowledge of Amharic and English is required
- Knowledge of additional local languages is an advantage
🔗 How To Apply
Interested applicants should apply through the official HR portal:
Apply Here:
https://hris.ehrc.org/Vacancies/VacancyDetails/8bc8790c-19f7-4939-9c11-f10948aaa39d
⚠ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for written exam and interview.
👩 Women candidates and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
2️⃣ Registrar
📍 Location: Bahir Dar City Office
📄 Employment Type: Open Contract (Indefinite Period)
👥 Number Required: 1
📅 Application Deadline: March 19, 2026
📝 Job Summary
The Registrar is responsible for receiving and processing human rights complaints through the Commission’s case management system. The role ensures proper documentation, communication with complainants, and support for investigation and monitoring processes.
📋 Key Responsibilities
- Receive and process human rights complaints
- Maintain records in the case management system
- Issue summons and decisions in coordination with case managers
- Provide assistance and information to individuals lodging complaints
- Manage complaint-related documentation and data systems
- Monitor compliance handling and response time
- Compile and analyze complaint data and reports
- Provide recommendations on policies, guidelines, and procedures
🎓 Education Requirement
Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
- LLM or related legal fields
💼 Experience Requirement
- BA Degree: Minimum 6 years relevant experience
- MA Degree: Minimum 4 years relevant experience
💰 Salary & Benefits
💵 Monthly Salary: ETB 29,910 – 34,624
🏠 House Allowance: ETB 12,100
🚍 Transport Allowance: ETB 4,000
🧠 Required Skills
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Decision-making skills
- Attention to detail
📚 Additional Requirements
- Computer literacy
- Knowledge of Amharic is required
- Knowledge of other local languages is advantageous
🔗 How To Apply
Qualified candidates should apply through the official HR portal:
Apply Here:
Registrar | HRIS
⚠ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for written exam and interview.
👩 Women candidates and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.