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Addis Ababa University Center for Human Rights 

Addis Ababa University Center for Human Rights Job details  

Position 1- Admin Assistants  

Job Description  

SUMMARY OF MAJOR DUTIES  

Provide office support services to the project area office and its director, including word- processing and secretarial support;  

Maintain the general filing system and file all correspondence;  

Assist in the planning and preparation of meetings, conferences and Perform other duties as may be assigned;  

JOB REQUIREMENT  

Certificate or Diploma in secretarial science, IT, office management and other affiliated fields.  At least one year of applicable experience for diploma or two years for Certificate  2  Salary (Gross) (plus employment benefits  

Place of Work Adama and Hawassa( two (1 for each project areas)(Re-advertised)  

Position 2- Legal Officer  

Job Description  

SUMMARY OF MAJOR DUTIES  

Provide legal aid services including preparation of pleadings and other legal document, provision of advice and referral services to target beneficiaries of the project.  

Follow clients cases and regularly communicate with justice sector actors;  Identify and compile legal issues that frequently occur in the provision of legal aid and file in a suitable way for research and  unborn interventions;  

Prepare a compendium of cases and legal instruments including civil supreme court cassation bench decisions regarding the focus on the project  Assist the Regional/ Project Area Manager in the preparation of plans and report  

JOB REQUIREMENT  

First degree in law or other related discipline;

At least 2 years of work experience  

Experience in legal/ court practice;  

Good interpersonal communication;  

Proficiency in Affan Oromo is obligatory  

Salary (Gross)( plus employment benefits)  

Place of Work- Adama(Re-advertised)  

Position 3- Legal, Training and Support Officer(no. 3)  

Job Description  

SUMMARY OF MAJOR DUTIES  

Provide legal aid services including preparation of pleadings and other legal document, provision of advice and referral services to target beneficiaries of the project.  Assist the Regional/ Project Area Manager in following client’s cases and regularly communicate with justice sector actors;  Assist the Regional/ Project Area Manager in organization of community rights trainings;  Identify and contact community leaders and others for community rights promotion, trainings and dialogue;  Prepare a compendium of cases and legal instruments including civil supreme court cassation bench decisions regarding the focus on the project  Assist the Regional/ Project Area Manager in the preparation of plans and report,  Perform other duties as may be assigned;  

JOB REQUIREMENT  

First degree in law or other affiliated discipline;  At least 2 years of work experience  

Experience in legal/ court practice;  

Experience in project management and community engagement is a plus;  Good interpersonal communication;  

3  Salary (Gross)  plus employment benefits for Addis Ababa) plus employment benefits for Hawassa)  

Place of work – Addis Ababa and Hawassa (1 for each project areas)  

Position 4- Administration and Finance Officer  

Job Description  

SUMMARY OF MAJOR DUTIES  

Coordinate activities falling under the Multidisciplinary Human Rights Education and Training & Research, Policy and Practical Collaboration and Diffusion subprojects; Coordinate the design and development of curriculum, textbook, and manuals and carry out affiliated activities;  

Plan and coordinate academic training and education activities of theSub-Project;  Coordinate the organization of policy dialogue forums on strategic themes, facilitate research activities;

collection and association of exploration and information on human rights; association of experience sharing shops;

hosting transnational researchers and students;  

Prepare quarterly, biannual and periodic plans in collaboration withSub-Projects and other project staff assigned;  Prepare monthly, daily, biannual and periodic reports regarding theSub-Projects and submit them to Lead Coordinator;  

Ensure that planned activities are carried out in accordance with plan and within the agreed time frame;  

Oversee and supervise the quality of trainings, workshops, policy dialogues, research activities, academic conference and other activities provided under theSub-Projects;  Supervise project hand under the position;  

Liaise with the university’s procurement and Administration office;  

Promote the values of CHR including respect for human rights, gender equality, tolerance, transparency, and formative engagement with all partners and stakeholders.  

JOB REQUIREMENT  

Minimum of BA degree in account, business administration or related fields;  Employment experience of Minimum of 3 years for first Degree, and 1 year for Masters degree;  Experience in donor funded project fiancé or administration;  Knowledge of IFMIS and government procurement rules and regulations is a else  payment( Gross)( plus employment benefits  

Position 5- Sub design III Manger (Community Based Human Rights Promotion and Protection)  

Job Description  

SUMMARY OF MAJOR DUTIES

Assist the Center in the implementation of thesub-Project;  

Plan, implement and manage thesub-project activities;  

In consultation with finance and admin staff, ensure that funds are spent and accounted for in thesub-Project planned conditioning;  

Lead the day- to- day activities of thesub-Project by coordinating project area managers;  In consultation with finance and procurement officers, prepare, as required, monthly, daily and periodic plans of with budget, submit for approval and ensure implementation once approved;  

Examiner areas office staff and ensure the services in project sites are implemented smoothly;  Conduct regular monitoring of  design centers;  

JOB REQUIREMENT  

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in law or applicable social sciences or Human Rights or other applicable fields;  

At least 5 years (for MA/ LLM) and 8 years (for LLB/ BA) work experience;  

Strong writing skills and experience in report writing.  

Excellent command of English and Amharic.  

Salary (Gross) (plus employment benefits)  

How to Apply  

Hence, interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their application, which shall include cover letters (identifying the Code and the Position), original and copies of  sanctioned work experience and educational certificates degrees and CVs, within 7 working days in person to the College of Law and Governance Studies, Human Resource Department at Sidist Kilo Campus or email tocenterforhumanrights@aau.edu.et by indicating the position and place of work in the email subject line.  

The term of employment will be for one year with the possibility of extension.  

Except identified, the work station will be in Addis Ababa.  

For all professional positions, fluency in spoken and written English is required.  For projectsub-offices, speaking project area languages is a plus.  

Preference shall be given to women applicants.  

The copies of all credentials shall be accompanied by the original document.  

For more information Tel 0111223783 or 0118126758