REPORT TO: Director, Partnership

DURATION: 1 year fixed term contract (as a project based fixed term hire) but with a possibility of moving to long term employment in line with the new organizational design

SALARY RANGE : Gross monthly salary of ETB 25,756.00 - ETB 30,676.00 plus 20% benefits, depending on candidates qualification, experience and earning history

Purpose of the Job:

To coordinate engagement with partners leveraging skills, expertise, assets of existing CSOs by creating conducive environment of trust and collaboration, closely follow the implementation of joint projects assuring that EHRC lives up to the principles of partnership.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Developing partnership identification and selection guideline and present it to the Director for approval and assure implementation when approved
• Provide technical support and advice to relevant staff to ensure the Commission maintains good working communication with existing and new partners and work towards expanding and solidifying the relationship
• Collaborate with thematic functions in identifying and selecting partners including identifying the qualities to be leveraged as per the guiding principles  
• Coordinate activities under the Partnership by evaluating partnership commitments and maintain an up-to-date record
• Prepare status reports and communication packages and give periodic briefings / status updates to partners and other stakeholders as appropriate
• Network with local, regional, and national agencies; educational institutions; nonprofit organizations; and private sector for future program development
• Develop and maintain a central database to track all partnership activities and ensure that partnership documentations are always up to date and audit-ready
• Evaluate partnership agreement performance against responsibility with results-oriented approach, transparency, and impact on target community
• Oversees the management, coordination, and key risk control elements of partnership portfolio, to ensure a high level of risk management and compliance in strong, high quality partnerships that deliver timely and effective assistance
• Evaluate requests for change or revision in partnership agreements against potential outcomes and give professional recommendation
• Ensure effective and clear roles and responsibilities are understood and interdepartmental collaboration is maintained within the partnership agreement
• Represent the Commission in external relationships related with the Function based on the supervisor approval.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• MA or BA Degree in Law, International Law, Human Rights, Political Science, International Relations, Civic Education, or related fields.
• 8 years of relevant experience for BA and 6 years of relevant experience for MA
• Proficient computer skills.
• Proficiency in Amharic and English is required.
• Knowledge of other local languages is advantageous.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should write a covering letter, explaining why they are interested in this role, why they are the right person for the job with a recent CV which should be sent to the following email address: HRM@ehrc.org

Note: The selection process will be solely based on interview and written exam. Internal successful candidates will be required to resign from their current position to take up the new role.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview and written exam