Job Description

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

DURATION: 6 months contract with a possibility of extension

SALARY RANGE: Gross monthly salary of ETB 6,596.00- ETB 7,635.00 plus ETB 3,000 housing allowance and ETB 1,200 transport allowance.  

Purpose of the Job:

To serve as a Personal Assistant of employees with disabilities in order for them to function successfully.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: 

•  Filing or manipulating paper documents;

• Retrieving work materials that are out of reach;

• Accompanying an employee in and around the office;

• Accompanying an employee on workshops/meetings in and outside of the office;

• Providing travel assistance for an employee during work related travel;

• Reading handwritten mail or hardcopy material to the employee with a visual disability;

• Serve as sighted guide at events, providing assistance to a seat during meetings, attending meetings and participating in social gathering.  Assist with personal care tasks, such as eating.

• Converting inaccessible texts into accessible format.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• BA or Diploma (Level IV Certificate) in any Social Science Studies.

• 0 year of experience with BA degree.  2 years of experience working as Personal Assistant, Secretarial Service or Office management for Diploma(Level IV Certificate)

• Commitment and willingness to work with persons with disabilities.

• Fluency in Amharic and English is required and 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.

Women candidates and candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview and written exam 

Deadline for applications:  Thursday 4th of August 2022.