JOB OVERVIEW
Organization: Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
Position: Human Rights Officer
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: February 17, 2026
About Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
EHRC is committed to protecting children from all forms of harm and promoting a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. The commission enforces a zero-tolerance policy on sexual harassment and ensures that all employees adhere to child safeguarding and ethical standards. EHRC works to promote, protect, and monitor economic and social rights across Ethiopia.
Position: Human Rights Officer
Qualifications and Experience
- MA or BA degree in LLM, Human Rights Law, International Law
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience for BA holders; 2 years for MA holders
- Computer literate
- Proficiency in Amharic and English; knowledge of other local languages is an advantage
Purpose of the Job
The Human Rights Officer will conduct monitoring, research, advocacy, and awareness activities to promote and protect economic and social rights. The role will assist in developing and implementing strategies, campaigns, and reports while collaborating with stakeholders at different levels.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct research and analysis to identify human rights violations and legislative gaps with actionable recommendations
- Monitor selected institutions to ensure compliance with national and international human rights standards
- Produce reports and remedial recommendations based on monitoring results
- Conduct awareness-raising campaigns on economic and social rights
- Advocate for human rights through dialogues, conferences, forums, and media channels
- Support human rights education programs
- Assist in investigating complaints related to economic and social rights violations
- Draft human rights reports, communications, and briefing notes
- Contribute to annual plans aligned with EHRC’s Strategic Plan and program priorities
- Maintain collaboration with government institutions, civil society organizations, UN agencies, private sector, and development partners
- Support monitoring and evaluation of projects on economic and social rights
- Report progress and challenges regularly to the Director
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Director
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants can submit their application online through the following link:
Important Notes:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for written exams and interviews
- Women candidates and candidates with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply
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