Purpose of the Job:

To provide program and administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the department, support the Director through a variety of tasks related to office organization and communication and be responsible for confidential and time sensitive materials.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the Director’s calendar including scheduling appointments, internal/external meetings, and conference calls;
• Support in the coordination of the logistics of events, workshops, training, etc.
• Coordinate the Director’s and the team’s travel itineraries, flights, hotel, accommodation, rental car, and other travel needs;
• Draft and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents on behalf of the Director and the team;
• Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms to the respective offices ;
• Secure appropriate signatures and track documents through the approval process on behalf of the Director and the team;
• Receive phone calls and guests visiting the office;
• Provide assistant and support to the director on various projects such as new employee onboarding, including calendar planning and staff communication;
• Prepare agendas for meetings, briefing materials and presentations as needed to support the Director and the team;
• Coordinate with warehouse team to ensure the office has sufficient supplies of stationaries;
• Responsible for the completion of purchase requisitions for materials, supplies, equipment, repairs and other pertinent transmittals for the Office/ Directorate;
• Maintain up to date record keeping and filling system for the directorate/unit
• Manage relevant staff appointments, respond to minor inquiries, and maintain up-to-date employee records;
• Perform additional assignments given and delegated by the Director. 

REPORT TO; Director, Socio-Economic Rights Department

DURATION; Open /Indefinite Contract

SALARY RANGE: Gross monthly salary of ETB 7,585.00- ETB 8,781.00 plus ETB 3,000.00 Housing allowance and ETB 1,200.00 Transport allowance, depending on candidates qualification, experience and earning history

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• First degree (BA/LLB), Management or related fields or Level 4 Diploma in Management, Administration, Secretarial Science and Office Management, or related fields with significant relevant experience.
• 2 years of relevant experience for first degree or 4 years of relevant experience with diploma including strong experience in event management, travel and logistics;
• Computer literate. 
• Knowledge of Amharic is required. Knowledge of other local languages is advantageous.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should write a covering letter, explaining why they are interested in this role, why they are the right person for the job with a recent CV which should be sent to the following email address: HRM@ehrc.org

Please include the name of the position on the subject of the email

Women candidates and candidates with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview and written exam 

Deadline for applications: Monday 13^th of December, 2021.