Executive Assistant

Position:

Organization: Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC)

Not Specified

Under the general direction of The Commissioner, The Executive Assistant is responsible for a variety of complex, confidential, and independent secretarial and administrative support to The Commissioner. To accomplish the objectives of the position, the Executive Assistant performs the following functions:

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Management of the Commissioner’s schedule (e.g., meetings, travel, etc.);

  • Responsible for administrative and secretarial duties to assist the Commissioner. Acts as contact point for the Commissioner;

  • Organizes and directs the day-to-day tasks and functions and oversees the smooth and efficient operation of the Commissioner Office;

  • Responsible for maintaining and updating all files located in the Commissioner Office;

  • Manage all communications including e-mails and highlights pertinent information. Routes items to other individuals when appropriate and records information on the Commissioner calendar;

  • Draft and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents on behalf of the Commissioner;

  • Support in the distribution of meeting agenda’s; 

  • Support in preparation and distribution of meeting minutes chaired by the Commissioner;

  • Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes to respective offices and makes appropriate copies;

  • Coordinate and direct incoming telephone calls, receive and greet visitors and direct inquiries and request for the Commissioner; respond to sensitive complaints and requests for information from the general public and

  • staff and refer inquiries as appropriate;

  • Follow up schedule appointments and maintain accurate appointment calendar for the Commissioner. Receive, sort, and distribute all incoming and outgoing correspondence;

  • Coordinate registration and travel arrangements for the Commissioner, as instructed. Organize receipts and process all travel authorizations and other related travel reports;

  • Responsible for the completion of purchase requisitions for materials, supplies, equipment, repairs, and other pertinent transmittals for the Commissioner;

  • Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

  • BA Degree in Management, Public Administration, or related fields.

  • 4 years of executive level secretarial service/office management experience required.

  • Computer literate 

  • Knowledge of Amharic and English is required

  • Knowledge of other local languages is advantageous

How To Apply

Interested and qualifed applicants can apply through THIS LINK

Job Requirements BA Degree in Management, Public Administration or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties and Responsibilities: - Management of the Commissioner’s schedule (e.g., meetings, travel, etc.); - Responsible for administrative and secretarial duties to assist the Commissioner. Acts as contact point for the Commissioner; - Organizes and directs the day-to-day tasks and functions and oversees the smooth and efficient operation of the Commissioner Office; How to Apply Apply using the provided link below

Deadline: Feb 4, 2026, 12:00 AM

Location: , Addis Ababa

Amount: 1