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

POSITION Executive Assistant

LOCATION Head Office, Addis Ababa

№ of Position 1

REPORT TO Commissioner, Women, Children, Older Persons and Disability Rights

DURATION Open Contract/Indefinite PeriodSALARY RANGE

Gross monthly salary of ETB 17,750.00 - ETB 20,567.00 plus ETB 8,640.00 Housing allowance and ETB 3,300.00 Transport allowance, depending on candidates qualification, experience and earning history

Under the general direction of The Commissioner, The Executive Assistant is responsible for a variety of complex, confidential, and independent secretarial and administrative support to The Commissioner. To accomplish the objectives of the position, the Executive Assistant performs the following functions:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Management of the Commissioner’s schedule (e.g., meetings, travel, etc.);

• Responsible for administrative and secretarial duties to assist the Commissioner. Acts as a contact point for the Commissioner;

• Organizes and directs the day-to-day tasks and functions and oversees the smooth and efficient operation of the Commissioner's Office;

• Responsible for maintaining and updating all files located in the Commissioner Office;

• Manage all communications including e-mails and highlights pertinent information. Routes items to other individuals when appropriate and records information on the Commissioner calendar;

• Draft and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents on behalf of the Commissioner;

• Support in the distribution of meeting agenda’s; 

• Support in the preparation and distribution of meeting minutes chaired by the Commissioner;

• Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes to respective offices and makes appropriate copies;

• Coordinate and direct incoming telephone calls, receive and greet visitors and direct inquiries and request for the Commissioner; respond to sensitive complaints and requests for information from the general public and staff and refer inquiries as appropriate;

• Follow up schedule appointments and maintain accurate appointment calendar for the Commissioner. Receive, sort, and distribute all incoming and outgoing correspondence;

• Coordinate registration and travel arrangements for the Commissioner, as instructed. Organize receipts and process all travel authorizations and other related travel reports;

• Responsible for the completion of purchase requisitions for materials, supplies, equipment, repairs, and other pertinent transmittals for the Commissioner;

• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• BA Degree in Management, Public Administration, or related fields.

• 4 years of executive-level secretarial service/office management experience required.

• 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 you 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. Please do not respond to the automatic reply.

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

• Women candidates and candidates with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

 Deadline for application:  Wednesday 16th of April, 2025.

 EHRC is committed to protecting all children from all forms of harm and to creating a safe and welcoming work environment. EHRC has zero-tolerance approach on sexual harassment and any harm against children. Hence, EHRC will only hire candidates whose background and behaviour is aligned with anti-sexual harassment and child safeguarding principles.