Ethiopian Human Rights Commission Vacancy

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 1: 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.

Salary: 13023 – 14995 / Monthly

Allowances:

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

Location: Head Office

Position 2: Cleaner

Required Qualification and Experience

• Education: Completed 8th Grade
• Experience: 2 years of relevant work experience
• Other Required Skills:
  • Ability to speak, read, and write in Amharic.
  • Ability to uphold the commission’s core values.

Salary: 7200 – 8592 / Monthly

Allowance: House Allowance : 6,050.00, Transport Allowance : 4,000.00

Location: Head Office

Position 3. Registrar

Education: LL.B, LL.M, or MA in Human Rights Law, International Law, or Law

Experience:

6 years of relevant experience for LL.B

4 years of relevant experience for MA/LL.M

Key Responsibilities: Receive and process human rights complaints using the case management system, issue summons and copies of decisions, rule on admissibility, maintain records, and communicate with complainants.

Requirements: Computer literate; Amharic language proficiency required.

Position 4. Associate Human Rights Officer

Education: BA/LL.B or MA/LL.M in Law, Human Rights Law, or International Law

Experience:

0 years experience for MA/LL.M holders

2 years relevant experience for BA/LL.B holders (or 6–12 months participation in Young Leaders / Internship Program)

Key Responsibilities: Assist in investigating human rights complaints, monitoring detention facilities, drafting monitoring reports, and supporting emergency human rights monitoring activities.

Requirements: Computer literate; Amharic language proficiency required.

Position 5. Human Rights Officer – Monitoring and Investigation

Department: Human Rights Monitoring and Investigation

Education: LL.B, LL.M, or MA in Law, Human Rights Law, or International Law

Experience:

4 years of relevant experience for LL.B

2 years of relevant experience for MA/LL.M

Key Responsibilities: Manage human rights complaint investigations, conduct detention center monitoring, draft reports, issue recommendations, and develop advocacy/follow-up strategies.

Requirements: Computer literate; Amharic language proficiency required.

Position 6. Senior Legal Expert

Department: Public Relations

Education: LL.M or MA in Human Rights Law, International Law, or related Law fields

Experience: 6 years of experience in writing, editing, or producing human rights-related outputs

Key Responsibilities: Review and analyze legal/human rights trends, draft policies and working procedures, review investigation and monitoring reports, and prepare standard templates and documentation guidelines.

Requirements: Strong knowledge of Amharic and English; computer literate.

Deadline for application: October 28, 2026