Ethiopian Human Rights Commission Vacancy 2026
Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is looking for qualified candidates to fill the following position.
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 behavior is aligned with anti-sexual harassment and child safeguarding principles.
Position 1: Human Rights Officer, Women’s Rights
Qualifications and Experience:
- LLM/MA/LLB in Law, Human Rights Law, International Law, Gender Studies, or related fields.
- 4 years of relevant experience for LLB and 2 years of relevant experience for LLM/MA.
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of Amharic is required. Knowledge of other local languages is advantageous.
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written exam and interview.
- Women candidates and candidates with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
Salary: 27129 – 31405 / Monthly
Allowance:
House Allowance: 12,000.00,
Transport Allowance: 4,000.00
Location: Asossa City Office
Position 2: Coordinator, Partnership
Qualifications and Experience:
- LLM/LLB Degree in Law, Human Rights Law, International Law, Political Science, International Relations, or related fields.
- 8 years of relevant experience for LLB/BA
- 6 years of relevant experience for LLM/MA
- Computer literate.
- Knowledge of Amharic and English is required.
- Knowledge of other local languages is advantageous.
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written exam and interview.
- Women candidates and candidates with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
Salary: 32976 – 38173 / Monthly
Allowance:
House Allowance: 16,800.00,
Representation Allowance: 3,800.00,
Transport Allowance: 4,000.00
Location: Head Office
Position 3: Senior Legal Expert
Qualifications and Experience:
- MA in Human Rights Law, LLM, International Law.
- 6 years of writing, editing or producing human rights related outputs.
- Computer literate.
- Strong knowledge of Amharic and English is required.
- Knowledge of other local languages is advantageous.
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written exam and interview.
- Women candidates and candidates with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
Salary: 32976 – 38173 / Monthly
Allowance:
House Allowance: 16,800.00,
Representation Allowance: 3,800.00,
Transport Allowance: 4,000.00
Location: Head Office
Deadline for application: April 7, 2026
How To Apply:
Interested and qualified Applicants can apply through the following links:
https://hris.ehrc.org/Vacancies/Index
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written exam and interview.
Women candidates and candidates with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
