Internal and External Vacancy

Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is looking for qualified candidates to fill the Partnership Officer position. 

Purpose of the Job:

• Managing relations with coordination platforms and enhancing EHRC partnership with stakeholders.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage external relationships with partner, stakeholders and established platforms such as EHRC Arts Advisory group and CSO-EHRC coordination platform;
• Participate in building and nurturing partnerships with other organizations, key stakeholders and counterparts, including GOE offices and authorities as well as CSOs and private sectors;
• Coordinate EHRC’s annual Human Rights Film Festival and other events as appropriate;
• Coordinate event logistics, publicity, including public relations, advertising and communication materials as per the request from departments;
• Assess an event’s overall success and submit findings;
• Ensure that networks of partners are enabled toward a collective outcome and develop engagement plans;
• Represent EHRC externally, as required;
• Contribute to stakeholder mappings, analysis and briefs;
• Support transparent selection of partner, based on sector prioritization and strategy and effectively manage day-to-day relationships with selected partners;
• Review letters of inquiry and partner proposals presented to the Partnership Department and provide clear, concise and insightful written analyses and recommendations for the director;
• Assist in the development of MoUs and Partnership agreements with partners;
• Work with other team members to provide detailed information to partners and staffs on EHRCs partnership principles and strategies;
• Collaborate within the functions of the department to optimize project and program costs;
• Participate in relevant working groups/committees, staff meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by executives.

LOCATION: Head Office /Addis Ababa

REPORT TO: Director, Partnership

DURATION: One Year Contract

SALARY RANGE: Gross monthly salary of ETB 19,157.00- ETB 22,817.00 plus ETB 6,000.00 Housing allowance and ETB 1,500.00 Transport allowance, depending on candidate’s qualification, experience and earning history

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• MA or BA Degree in Law or Social Science
• 4 years of relevant experience for BA and 2 years of relevant;
• Computer Literate;
• Knowledge of Amharic is required;
• High proficiency in written and spoken English and Amharic;
• Experience in networking with stakeholders.

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: Include the name of the position and location on the subject of the email. Women candidates and candidates with disabilities highly encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview and written exam.  

Deadline for applications: Tuesday 19^th of April, 2022.