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

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Director, Strategic Engagement & Special Projects-PPD

DURATION

Open Contract/Indefinite PeriodSALARY RANGE

Gross monthly salary of ETB 25,756.00 - ETB 30,676.00 plus ETB 12,000.00 Housing allowance and ETB 3,300.00 Transport allowance, depending on candidates qualification, experience and earning history

 Purpose of the Job:

To enhance EHRC’s compliance with its obligations towards international and regional human rights mechanisms in accordance with the Paris Principles; advise EHRC on its international and regional engagement; and ensure representation of EHRC’s interests and views in engagement with regional and international human rights mechanisms.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enhance EHRC’s collaboration with GANHRI and NANHRI, including attaining and maintaining EHRC’s standing before international and regional human rights mechanisms; 

• Coordinate EHRC’s international and regional human rights engagement and ensure a holistic/synergized approach of engagement with the various regional and international human rights mechanisms;

• Facilitate the work of the various directorates and thematic commissioners on their international and regional commitments and build their capacity where gaps are identified; 

• Build overall capacity of EHRC on international and regional standards, processes, and developments;

• Build capacity of EHRC, relevant state bodies, civil society, and other stakeholders on state reporting, including submission of alternative reports and monitoring on the implementation of recommendations on state reports;

• Collaborate with Parliament, Attorney General’s Office, relevant state bodies, civil society, and other actors, on ratification, domestication, and implementation of international and regional human rights instruments; 

• Enhance submission on the human rights situation in Ethiopia (general or thematic) to relevant international and regional human rights mechanisms; 

• Ensure regular participation in the public sessions of relevant regional and international human rights mechanisms; 

• Collaborate with key partners such as OHCHR-EARO, NANHRI, other NHRIs and civil society to organize joint activities; and

• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• LLM Human Rights Law or LLM, International Law

• 6 years of experience working in international or regional human rights organizations or experience working closely with international or regional human rights organizations. 

• Experience in engagement with regional and international human rights organizations. 

• Well-versed with multiple thematic human rights areas. 

• Ability to engage with actors from diverse cultural backgrounds. 

• Good analytical, communication, coordination skills. 

• Proficient computer skills. 

• Proficiency in Amharic and English is required. Knowledge of other international working languages of inter-governmental organizations is advantageous.

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 and location on the subject of the email. Candidates who didn’t follow the procedure will be rejected automatically. Please do not respond to the automatic reply.

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

Women candidates and candidates with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

Deadline for application:  Thursday 24th of July, 2025.

EHRC is committed to protecting all children from all forms of harm and to creating a safe and welcoming work environment. EHRC has zero-tolerance approach on sexual harassment and any harm against children. Hence, EHRC will only hire candidates whose background and behaviour is aligned with anti-sexual harassment and child safeguarding principles.