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

Purpose of the Job:

To provide technical support to Senior Director and Regional Directors of the Monitoring and Investigation Department in undertaking legal research, development of standards manuals and systems.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Undertake legal research on the human rights compliance of existing federal and regional prison proclamations, directives and systems;

• Draft model prison proclamations, directives and systems for EHRC advocacy;

• Review and draft departmental guidelines, manuals, tools and systems;

• Assist in drafting and reviewing monitoring/investigation and quarterly and annual performance reports;

• Perform additional assignments provided by senior and regional directors. 

REPORT TO  Senior Director, Monitoring and Investigation

DURATION   One year with possibility of renewal

SALARY RANGE      Gross monthly salary of ETB 26,417.00- ETB 31,463.00 plus ETB 7,200.00 Housing allowance and ETB 2,200.00 Transport allowance, depending on candidates qualification, experience and earning history

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

•  MA/BA in Human Rights, LLM in International Law, LLM in law (Public Law relevant to human Rights);

• Candidates with bachelor of Law (LLB) but with exceptional experience can be considered;

• 5 years of relevant experience for MA;

• Computer literate;

• Knowledge of Amharic and English is required;

• Knowledge of other local languages is advantageous.

How to Apply

Submit your a covering letter, explaining why they are interested in this role, why you are the right person for the job with a recent CV via email: HRM@ehrc.org

N.B: Please include the name of the position & Location on the subject of the email

Women candidates and candidate with disabilities are encouraged to apply

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

Deadline for applications:  Friday 16th of December, 2022.