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Ethiopian Human Rights Commission

Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Head Office
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Role description

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

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 behavior is aligned with anti-sexual harassment and child safeguarding principles.  

Position: Personal Assistant 

Education: BA degree or Diploma (Level IV Certificate) in any Social Science field of study.

Experience:

  • BA degree: No prior work experience required.
  • Diploma (Level IV Certificate): Two years of experience working as a Personal Assistant, in Secretarial Services, or in Office Management.

Other Requirements

  • Commitment and willingness to work with persons with disabilities.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Knowledge of Amharic and English is required.
  • Knowledge of other local languages is an advantage.

Purpose of the Job:

To serve as a Personal Assistant to employees with disabilities to enable them to function successfully in the workplace.

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 to workshops and meetings, both inside and outside the office.
  • Providing travel assistance, including field travel, to employees during work-related trips.
  • Reading handwritten mail or hard-copy materials to employees with visual disabilities.
  • Serving as a sighted guide at events and assisting employees with seating during meetings, attending meetings, and participating in social gatherings.
  • Assisting with personal care tasks, such as eating.
  • Converting inaccessible texts into accessible formats.
  • Performing other tasks as assigned.

Salary: ETB 7,000–8,592 per month

Allowances:

  • House Allowance: ETB 6,050 per month
  • Transport Allowance: ETB 4,000 per month

Location: Head Office

Deadline for application: October 28, 2026