About the Job
Human Rights Officer
Human Rights Institute
Internal/External Announcement
About Human Rights Institute
Purpose of the Job:
To implement assigned research, assessments, human rights education mainstreaming activities, stakeholder engagement, and Institute-development activities; and support the implementation of the Human Rights Institute’s programs through the production of technical outputs and evidence generation.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct and support studies, institutional assessments, training needs assessments, curriculum reviews, and other research initiatives related to the development, operationalization, and continuous improvement of the Human Rights Institute and human rights education mainstreaming systems.
Apply approved data collection tools, stakeholder mapping approaches, and analytical frameworks; analyze qualitative and quantitative data; and prepare technical reports, briefing notes, concept papers, and other related outputs.
Support consultations, interviews, focus group discussions, stakeholder meetings, and validation workshops.
Contribute to the development and review of frameworks, standards, guidelines, methodologies, and other technical tools that support the integration of human rights education into formal, non-formal, and professional education systems.
Apply gender-responsive and disability-inclusive approaches when conducting training needs assessments, data collection, monitoring activities, considering the diverse needs and experiences of target groups.
Collect, analyze, and report relevant sex-disaggregated and disability-related data, where appropriate and feasible, to identify differences in training needs, participation, access, and activity outcomes.
Participate in the development, review, and updating of human rights education mainstreaming materials and related resources.
Ensure the quality, accuracy, and proper documentation of technical outputs, research findings, and activity records.
Represent the Institute in technical meetings, consultations, and working groups as assigned by the Director.
Undertake other duties and tasks deemed necessary.
Location Type : Office
Deadline : Saturday, November 21, 2026
Career Level : MA in Human Rights Law, LL.M in Human Rights, LL.M in International Law, and LL.M in Law (Public Law relevant to Human Rights).
Employment Type : Open contract/indefinite period
Number of people required : 1
Work Experience : 4 year(s)
Salary : 27129 – 31405 / Monthly
Allowance : House Allowance : 12,100.00, Transport Allowance : 4,000.00
Report To : Director, Human right Institute
Location : Head Office
About You
Qualification and Experience:
Education
MA in Human Rights Law, LL.M in Human Rights, LL.M in International Law, and LL.M in Law (Public Law relevant to Human Rights).
Candidates with Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) but with exceptional experience can be considered.
Experience
4 years of relevant experience for LL.B. or
2 years of relevant experience for LL.M/MA.
Ability to mainstream the rights and needs of vulnerable groups in analysis, monitoring, advocacy, and other responses to emerging human rights issues, ensuring that no one is left behind.
Other Requirements
Computer literate.
Knowledge of Amharic and English is required.
Knowledge of other local languages is advantageous.
Women candidates and candidates with
disability are highly encouraged to apply
Requirement Skill
Communication
Attention to detail
problem solving skill