The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Human Rights Resource Center Officer. This role involves the professional development, organization, and maintenance of the Commission’s resource center to support its work in human rights promotion and protection.
Position : Human Rights Resource Center Officer
Location: Addis Ababa Employment Type: Permanent Schedule: Full-time
Role Overview
The Resource Center Officer will be responsible for the comprehensive management of the Human Rights Resource Centre. This includes curating both physical and digital documentation, ensuring easy accessibility for research, learning, and reference purposes, and supporting the overall knowledge management objectives of the Commission.
Key Responsibilities
The primary duties associated with this position include:
👉 Develop, organize, and systematically maintain all components of the Human Rights Resource Centre.
👉 Catalogue and manage various resource formats, including books, academic journals, training manuals, comprehensive reports, and digital content.
👉 Implement effective documentation and knowledge management systems to ensure the integrity and accessibility of all materials.
👉 Support internal and external stakeholders in locating and utilizing resource center materials efficiently.
Requirements and Qualifications
Education:
👉 A Bachelor’s (BA) or Master’s (MA) degree in Library Science, Information/Knowledge Management, or Information Science is required.
Experience:
👉 For candidates holding a BA degree: A minimum of four (4) years of demonstrable and relevant experience in resource center management, professional documentation, or knowledge management.
👉 For candidates holding an MA degree: A minimum of two (2) years of demonstrable and relevant experience in resource center management, professional documentation, or knowledge management.
Skills:
👉 Proven ability to organize and manage diverse physical and digital content.
👉 Familiarity with contemporary resource center and library management practices.
👉 Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
Compensation and Benefits
The remuneration package for this permanent, full-time position includes:
Salary: A gross monthly salary ranging from ETB 20,400.00 to ETB 23,683.00, commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, professional experience, and earning history. Allowances: The role also includes a monthly Housing Allowance of ETB 8,640.00 and a monthly Transport Allowance of ETB 3,300.00.
Application Details
Interested applicants should submit their application by the deadline of October 28, 2025. Applications should be sent to HRM@ehrc.org