Education: BA Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Management, or related fields.

Full Time – NEW
Organization: Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
Motto: Human Rights for All
Location: Head Office, Addis Ababa
Number of Positions: 1
Reports To: Director, Talent Management & HR Services
Duration: Open Contract / Indefinite Period
Salary Range: ETB 20,400 – 23,683 Gross per month plus ETB 8,640 Housing Allowance and ETB 3,300 Transport Allowance (depending on qualification, experience, and earning history)

About the Job:
Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of HR Officer, Talent Development. The officer will plan, coordinate, and implement talent development initiatives and programs aligned with EHRC’s strategic objectives to enhance employee performance, learning, and leadership capacity.

Purpose of the Job:
To plan and implement talent development activities in line with EHRC talent strategies, supporting succession planning, employee development, and performance management initiatives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Collect and compile data to develop talent development plans and strategies.
• Contribute to the development of policies, tools, and guidelines for talent management and succession planning.
• Train staff on talent management tools and processes.
• Develop annual training and development plans, monitor implementation, and conduct periodic impact assessments.
• Coordinate the development and rollout of new employee induction programs.
• Implement employee performance management, including staff training and template usage.
• Contribute to the design of leadership development and succession planning programs.
• Conduct organizational diagnostics, recommend actions, and oversee implementation.
• Maintain updated talent development and succession planning data in the HRIS system.
• Research best practices and innovative approaches in talent development and implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:
• BA Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Management, or related fields.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in HR management.
• Proven experience in training and employee performance management.
• Experience working with HRIS is a plus.
• Computer literate.
• Fluency in Amharic and English required; knowledge of other local languages is an advantage.

Required Skills:
Attention to Detail, Recruitment and Selection, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Teamwork, Communication.

How to Apply:
Interested applicants should send a cover letter explaining their interest and suitability for the role along with a recent CV to HRM@ehrc.org. Please include the position title and location in the email subject line. Applications not following this procedure will be automatically rejected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for written exams and interviews.

Application Deadline: Thursday, November 6, 2025.

Important Notice:
EHRC strongly encourages applications from women and persons with disabilities. The Commission is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace with a zero-tolerance policy toward sexual harassment and any harm against children. All employees, partners, and candidates are expected to uphold EHRC’s Child Safeguarding and Anti-Sexual Harassment policies.