Job Description

Call for consultancy for Preparing Background/Scoping Papers on Selected Economic and Social Rights 

The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is one of the national democratic institutions prioritized for reform as part of the series of political, legal and electoral reforms. EHRC recognizes the particularly significant role it can play in promoting and ensuring the protection of economic, social and cultural rights (ESCRs) of all persons. It has already shown its commitment by prioritizing ESCR in the Amended Establishment Proclamation No. 1224/2020, which implies the appointment of a Thematic Commissioner for ESCR. To further strengthen its efforts and enhance its role and functions, EHRC is calling for consultants to prepare background/scoping papers on selected ESCRs – the right to adequate housing and the right to work and workers’ rights. 

Job Requirements

All interested consultant(s)/firms should meet the following criteria:

1. Be composed of experts in the following areas: a) human rights in general and ESCRs in particular; b) gender and vulnerable groups’ rights; c) conducting research using participatory approach.
2. Be registered as an official company/firm in Ethiopia and in possession of full registration documents;
3. Have a valid tax clearance form;
4. Organizational profile containing evidence (at least 2 references) of similar work within the last 3 years;
5. Technical proposal outlining understanding of the TOR, a methodology on how the work will be conducted, workplan with timeframe, and how the consultant(s)/company meets the selection criteria;
6. Financial proposal with the itemized costs for the work covering professional fees and taxes.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skill in Amharic and English.

How to Apply

• Interested consultants can take the Bid documents, including TOR from its Head Office at Addis Ababa during office hours starting from the date of this announcement for seven working days.
• Interested applicants must submit their technical and financial proposals in English in two separately sealed envelopes to the Finance and Procurement Directorate of EHRC. Applicants are required to submit copies of license, VAT, registration, supplier registration, etc., together with their financial proposal.
• Qualified women are encouraged to apply.
• Only registered firms/companies will be considered.

 Address Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Kasanchis, Next to Sugar Corporation

Tel: 091 123 3820 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia