Internal/External vacancy Announcement
About EHRCO
Established in 1991, the Ethiopian Human Rights Council (EHRCO) is the first non-governmental human rights organization working on the promotion and protection of human rights in Ethiopia. EHRCO is free from the influence of political parties, religious institutions, tribal groups, and social classes. It stands for democracy, the rule of law and the respect of human rights. In accordance with “The Civil Society Organizations Proclamation No 1113/2019”, EHRCO was re-registered as an independent and non-profit human rights institution.
Job Summary: _ under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Senior Human Rights Investigator is responsible for receiving, investigating and conciliating complaints received from the public throughout the geographical working area of the office, concerning allegations of violations of the Human Rights. He/she will provide legal aid service for clients by analyzing relevant laws that are in conformity with the day-to-day activities of the organization. Lead branch staffs and oversea overall branch activities. S/he will be expected to portray professionalism and respect for diversity.
Work Activities
- Collects and analyses human rights data and indicators in the working areas;
- undertakes fact-finding field investigation missions and reporting
- Conducts substantive research and analysis of human rights issues/events and assesses their impact on the human rights situation in assigned region
- Plan, conduct and report on assigned investigation of complaints & human rights violations;
- undertakes fact-finding field investigation missions, following up of complaints from victims of human rights violations
- Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with government & non-government institutions, local community, human rights organizations, and other CSOs in the region to promote sustained and balanced support for the work in the field of human rights.
- advise clients on the law and legal matters relating to their case
- keep up to date with changes and developments in area of the law
- performs other related duties as required.
Job Requirements
Key Skills and interest
- Knowledge of national human rights issues and comprehensive knowledge of international human rights law, concepts and standards
- Good command of English and the respective local language within which the office operates
- Passion for human rights, justice and fairness
- Strong spoken and written communication skills
- Ability to absorb and analyze large amounts of information
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to explain legal matters clearly in non-legal language
- Confidence and a persuasive manner
- Ability to work under pressure
- Time management and strong organizational skills.
Other Requirements
- Very good command of English and local language
Education and Work Experience
- 1st degree in law, Political science, or Journalism, or related with 5 years related experience is required.
How to Apply
More Information
- Address Dire Dawa