Purpose of the Job

Coordinate the monitoring and investigation work of the Commission at the head office/branch office.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and conduct investigation of human rights complaints
•  Implement sudden and regular monitoring of places of detention
•  Facilitate the work of draft reports and escalate as appropriate
•  Coordinates human rights monitoring during emergencies
• Receives and organize proposals, concept notes; and approve checklists for monitoring and assign monitoring teams
•  Follow up on implementation of recommendations at various institutions where monitoring work has been conducted;
• Coordinates and implement advocacy and follow up strategy
•  Review and organize proposals for referrals of systemic investigation to thematic functions
•  Contribute to the development of a strategic plan, including defining priorities, goals, objectives and targets of the Function/Department, its implementation and monitoring and evaluation.
• Contribute to design and development, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of projects.
• Provide the required administrative support to monitoring and investigation projects, activities, and initiatives.
•  Manage partnerships and relationships with stakeholders
• Conducts research on human rights issues as appropriate
• Input to revisions of guidelines, manuals, and tools
• Represent EHRC at meetings of human rights organs and at other human rights events as approved by immediate supervisor
• Participate in relevant working groups/committees, staff meetings.
• Ensure roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member.

REPORT TO: Head of Branch Office

DURATION: Open/Indefinite Contract

SALARY RANGE: Gross monthly salary of ETB 25,0756.00- ETB 30,676.00 plus ETB 8,000.00 Housing allowance and ETB 1,900.00 Transport allowance, depending on candidate’s qualification, experience and earning history

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• MA in Human Rights, International Law, law (Public Law relevant to human rights). Candidates with bachelor of Law (LL. B) but with exceptional experience can be considered
• 6 years of relevant experience with MA Experience in management of resources
• Computer literate
• Knowledge of 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

Please include the name of the position and location on the subject of the email. Candidates who didn’t follow the procedure will be rejected automatically. Women candidates and candidates with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview and written exam

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 23rd of February, 2022.