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Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Job Vacancy 2026 – Personal Assistant

Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
2 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is inviting qualified applicants to apply for the position of Personal Assistant at its Head Office. The role supports employees with disabilities by helping them perform their duties and participate effectively in the workplace.

EHRC is committed to child safeguarding and maintaining a safe workplace. It has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment and harm against children.

Job Overview

  • Organization: Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
  • Position: Personal Assistant
  • Job Category: NGO and Human Rights Jobs in Ethiopia
  • Duty Station: Head Office
  • Monthly Salary: ETB 7,000–8,592
  • House Allowance: ETB 6,050 per month
  • Transport Allowance: ETB 4,000 per month
  • Application Deadline: October 28, 2026

Educational Requirements and Experience

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree: BA degree in any Social Science field; no prior work experience is required.
  • Diploma: Level IV Certificate in any Social Science field, with at least two years of experience in personal assistance, secretarial services, or office management.

Additional Requirements

  • Commitment and willingness to work with persons with disabilities.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Knowledge of Amharic and English.
  • Knowledge of other local languages is an advantage.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Personal Assistant will support employees with disabilities through the following duties:

  • File, handle, and retrieve paper documents and work materials.
  • Assist employees in moving around the office and accessing materials that are out of reach.
  • Accompany employees to workshops, meetings, social gatherings, and other work-related activities.
  • Provide travel assistance, including during field trips.
  • Read handwritten correspondence and printed materials for employees with visual disabilities.
  • Serve as a sighted guide at events and assist employees with seating and participation in meetings.
  • Assist with personal care tasks, including eating, when needed.
  • Convert inaccessible texts into accessible formats.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Safeguarding Commitment

EHRC is committed to protecting children from all forms of harm and maintaining a safe, welcoming work environment. Applicants must demonstrate conduct consistent with the Commission’s child safeguarding and anti-sexual-harassment principles.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications through the official EHRC recruitment portal:

Application Portal: https://hris.ehrc.org/Vacancies/Index

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written examination and interview.

Women and candidates with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

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