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

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

Salary Range: Gross monthly salary of ETB 30,907.00- ETB 36,811.00 plus ETB 10,000.00 Housing allowance and ETB 2,200.00 Transport allowance, depending on candidate’s qualification, experience and earning history

Duration: Open/Indefinite Contract

Location: Jimma Office/1/, Hawassa Office/1/ and Jigjiga Office/1

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• MA in Human Rights, LLM in International Law, LLM in 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

Send your Cover letter & recent CV via email: HRM@ehrc.org

Note: Please include the name of the position and location on the subject of the email. Women candidates and candidates with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply