Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Job Vacancies in Ethiopia

Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Job Vacancies in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) invites qualified and motivated candidates to apply for the following job positions.

EHRC is committed to promoting and protecting human rights across Ethiopia. The Commission upholds a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment, exploitation, and any form of harm against children. All candidates must align with EHRC’s anti-harassment and child safeguarding principles.

1. Associate Human Rights Officer

Qualifications:

• LLB or LLM in Law, Human Rights Law, or International Law
• 0 years of experience for LLM holders
• 2 years of relevant experience for LLB holders or participation in EHRC’s Young Leaders Internship Program (6–12 months)
• Computer literacy required
• Proficiency in Amharic and English; knowledge of additional local languages is an advantage

Salary: ETB 17,750 – 20,567 (plus ETB 8,640 housing and ETB 3,300 transport allowance)
Location: Semera City Office, Jigjiga City Office

2. Program Assistant

Qualifications:

• BA Degree or Level 4 Diploma in Management, Administration, Secretarial Science, or related fields
• 2 years of experience with a BA degree or 4 years with a diploma
• Experience in event management, travel, and logistics preferred
• Computer literate and fluent in Amharic; other local languages are a plus

Salary: ETB 9,667 – 10,806 (plus ETB 4,320 housing and ETB 3,300 transport allowance)
Location: Head Office, Addis Ababa

3. Human Rights Resource Center Officer

Qualifications:

• BA/MA in Library Science, Information Management, or Knowledge Management
• 4 years of relevant experience (BA) or 2 years (MA) in resource center management or documentation
• Proficient in cataloguing, digital resource systems, and research tools
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills

Salary: ETB 20,400 – 23,683 (plus ETB 8,640 housing and ETB 3,300 transport allowance)
Location: Head Office, Addis Ababa

4. Human Rights Officer – Needs Assessment and Evaluation

Qualifications:

• LLB or LLM in Law, Human Rights Law, or International Law
• 4 years (LLB) or 2 years (LLM) relevant experience
• Proficient in computer applications
• Fluency in Amharic required; other languages advantageous

Salary: ETB 20,400 – 23,683 (plus ETB 8,640 housing and ETB 3,300 transport allowance)
Location: Head Office, Addis Ababa

5. Human Rights Officer – Curriculum Design & Material Production

Qualifications:

• LLB or LLM in Law, Human Rights Law, or International Law
• 4 years (LLB) or 2 years (LLM) relevant experience
• Computer literate
• Fluency in Amharic; other languages are an advantage

Salary: ETB 20,400 – 23,683 (plus ETB 8,640 housing and ETB 3,300 transport allowance)
Location: Head Office, Addis Ababa

6. Human Rights Officer – Monitoring and Investigation

Qualifications:

• LLB or LLM in Law, Human Rights Law, or International Law
• 4 years (LLB) or 2 years (LLM) relevant experience
• Computer literate
• Fluency in Amharic; other languages are an advantage

Salary: ETB 20,400 – 23,683 (plus ETB 8,640 housing and ETB 3,300 transport allowance)
Location: Head Office, Addis Ababa

7. HR Officer – Talent Acquisition

Qualifications:

• BA Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Management, or related fields
• Minimum 6 years of HR experience
• Proven skills in recruitment and onboarding
• HRIS software experience preferred
• Fluency in Amharic and English; knowledge of other local languages is advantageous

Salary: ETB 20,400 – 23,683 (plus ETB 8,640 housing and ETB 3,300 transport allowance)
Location: Head Office, Addis Ababa

Application Details

Deadline: November 6, 2025
Email for Application: HRM@ehrc.org

Application Instructions:

• Send a cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications, along with a recent CV (maximum 3 pages).
• Include the job title and location in the email subject line.
• Applications that don’t follow the instructions will be automatically rejected.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for exams and interviews.

Important Notes

• EHRC encourages women and persons with disabilities to apply.
• The Commission may cancel or modify the vacancy announcement at any time.
• Hard copy or physical applications are not accepted.