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Associate Human Rights Officer

Ethiopian Human Right Commission (EHRC)

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Legal Services

Law

Jijiga

0 years - 2 years

1 Position

2022-07-06

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2022-07-19

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Job Description

Internal and External Vacancy

Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is looking for qualified candidates to fill the Associate Human Rights Officer position.

Purpose of the Job:

  • To support in the day-to-day activities of monitoring and investigation activities and projects.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist investigation of human rights complaints assigned to him/her,

  • Support to decisions in consultation with coordinators and Senior Human Rights Officers.

  • Assist in monitoring of places of detention and draft reports

  • Contribute to human rights monitoring during emergencies

  • Support in Proposing areas for systemic investigation and refer them to thematic functions in consultation with the coordinator

  • Participate in managing partnerships and relationships with stakeholders

  • Assist in conducting research on human rights issues as appropriate

  • Contribute to input revisions of guidelines, manuals, and tools

  • Perform other related duties as assigned by executives. 

Required No: 2

DURATION: Open Contract/Indefinite Period

REPORT TO: Coordinator, Monitoring and Investigation/Regional Director

SALARY RANGE: Gross monthly salary of ETB 16,515.00- ETB 19,670.00 plus ETB 6,000.00 Housing allowance and ETB 1,500.00 Transport allowance, depending on candidate’s qualification, experience and earning history

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

  • BA/MA in Law, Human Rights, International Law.

  • Computer literate;

  • Knowledge of Amharic is required. Knowledge of other local languages is advantageous;

  • Zero years of experience for MA holders.

  • 2 years relevant experience for BA or 6-12 months participation on Young Leaders Program (Internship Program)

How to Apply

Interested candidates should write a covering letter, explaining why they are interested in this role, why you 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 & Location on the subject of the email

Women candidates and candidate with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply

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

Deadline for applications:  Tuesday 19th of July, 2022.

Fields Of Study

Law

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