Registrar – Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC)

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and process human rights complaints through the case management system.
• Rule on admissibility and preside over proceedings where appropriate.
• Administer and maintain the Commission’s online and manual case management system.
• Compile, verify, record, and disseminate complaint-related data.
• Provide information, guidance, and referral services to individuals lodging complaints.
• Coordinate with case managers to issue summons and decisions.
• Maintain communication with complainants throughout the complaint handling process.
• Review systems, policies, manuals, and guidelines and recommend improvements.
• Aggregate and analyze complaint handling data, response times, and thematic trends.
• Serve as a resource person on complaint registration and case processing procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• MA/BA/LLB/LLM in:
  • Human Rights Law
  • International Law
  • Related fields

Experience

• BA/LLB: Minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
• MA/LLM: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of human rights and fundamental freedoms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Computer literacy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability and organizational skills.

Language Requirements

• Amharic (Required)
• Knowledge of other local Ethiopian languages is an advantage.

Job Location

📍 Hossana City Office

How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply online through the EHRC Human Resource Information System (HRIS).

Application Link:
https://hris.ehrc.org/Vacancies/VacancyDetails/c2e206d3-16f2-481d-a552-afa6bc4674d2

⏰ Application Deadline: August 13, 2026