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Addis Ababa
Hailemariam & Roman Foundation
BackgroundThe Hailemariam & Roman Foundation (HRF) is a non-profit international NGO established by the Former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, H.E. Mr. Hailemariam Dessalegn & the Former First Lady of Ethiopia, H.E. Mrs. Roman Tesfaye.  It strives to support the efforts of government, communities and partners in bringing socioeconomic transformation in Ethiopia and the broader continental Africa. Four of its programmatic focus areas—maternal and child health and nutrition, climate-smart conservation and agriculture, economic empowerment of women and youth, and synergizing each other—envision " a healthy and economically empowered community in a well-conserved environment.” Geographically, its support focuses on areas with the highest disparities where the foundation could add value.Summary of Job ResponsibilitiesThe Financial Inclusion and Business Development Service Advisor will be responsible for Business Development strategies and youth enterprise development, enabling “Youth Self-Employment in Southern Ethiopia Region (YES) Project” management process, which is funded by the Mastercard Foundation with the aims of reaching 32,146 financially disadvantaged young people (young women, young men and persons with disabilities and internally displaced people) in five woredas and one town administration of South Omo and Ari Zones of Southern Ethiopia region.She/he will coordinate the linkage of service providers for access to finance, access to the market and partnership with service providers. She/he will be based at HRF Head Office in Addis Ababa and provide technical support to Program chiefs, Senior program officers and Field project Coordinators on partnership development with financial service providers and market and institutional linkage for business. Besides, she/he will closely work with and provide support to the project management unit. Position-Specific Duties and ResponsibilitiesBusiness Development Services (BDS) FunctionsBuild business development capacity for young women and men with private sector partners who can grow and extend access to goods and services in the crop, livestock and ecotourism market systems. Support and provide BDS to young women and men on business plan preparation, access to finance and market linkage to their products and services.Identify existing private sector partners who can engage and benefit from BDS services. Understand the BDS and investors available in the market, their products and services and terms and conditions to support young women and men's self-employment initiatives.Link and support young women and men producers and service providers with government, private actors, and financial service providers for their needs related to the intervention. Financial access services functionsIdentify and understand how the financial sector works, its players, products and services and the barriers young women and men in pastoral and agro-pastoral communities face in accessing financial services.Develop proposals and technically manage multiple partnerships with Financial Service Providers (FSP) to increase access to formal financial products and services for targeted young women and men of pastoral and agro-pastoral communities. Coordinate the market assessment of the financial sector and all the players and understand all the financial products and services available in the market at Woreda, zonal, regional and national level. Coordinate the market assessment of the financial sector to understand the bio-physical/geographic, social, cultural, gender, age and physical barriers to accessing financial services. Provide up-to-date information to the project team on financial products, services and support linkages between informal and formal financial services.Manage partnerships and work closely with financial service providers to ensure their profiles are kept up-to-date, and their services are running as per the agreement they have signed with HRF.Market and institutional linkage functions Make sure that the market systems development approach is well understood and rooted in the project team. Identify relevant market actors for the products and services of targeted young women and men in the project intervention area.  Identify and facilitate partnerships with all actors for skill development, professional and technical services provision at national, regional, and zonal levels and woreda, including government institutions, private sector actors, etc.Identify and facilitate partnerships with all actors, including government representatives, industry parks, and private sector actors, on market linkage services at the regional and zonal levels.Facilitate government - service providers' capacity support functions along with the project coordinator and the team  Manage partnerships and work closely with the Market and institutional linkage actors to ensure their profiles are kept up to date, and their services are running as per the agreement they have signed with HRF. Finance and Operations FunctionsClosely work with finance staff in budget development, spending, and forecastingSupport timely procurement plan preparation and procurement processes when needed. Ensures contractual agreements with financial service providers, market actors, and professional and technical service providers are appropriately managed and documented.Advocacy and MEAL FunctionsAdhere to HRF Advocacy, communication and learning systems and strengthen the effort to document the impact of YES project activities.Plan and manage the financial inclusion, market and institution linkage content, and participants for the project's annual learning event.  Review and report financial inclusion data on a monthly basis to the Chief of programs.Closely work with the Head office - Senior MEAL officer to continuously monitor, ensure implementation quality and support an accountability system. Monitor and advise all partners so that all documentation is appropriately approved, closed out and filed. Regularly visits to Kebeles to support young women and men in managing access to services (access to finance, access to market and professional and technical support).Undertake joint initiatives adaptively to identify what works well (and what does not) and scale successful initiatives through the partners.Support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, and other stakeholders. Support field team in facilitating government monitoring and evaluation missions at the Zonal level. Ensure that reporting requirements and deadlines are satisfactorily met.    Gender and Inclusion Mainstreaming FunctionsMake sure that gender, inclusion and safeguarding issues are integrated into all financial inclusion and business development service-related project activities, contract documents, and partnership functions. Make sure that all activities related to the post is gender sensitive both in participation and content.Enhance partners’ awareness of the gender and safeguarding policies of HRF and strictly follow its implementation. Team Development FunctionsDevelop strong and professional relationships across the project team and partners.Provide professional support and training to the field team and Head office staff regarding business development, financial and market access and partners’ capacity-building functions. Promote a culture of teamwork among staff and all stakeholders. Other responsibilities  Perform tasks assigned by the Chiefs of Programs Job duties: The job holder should work in accordance with the New Labor Proclamation—Proclamation No. 1156/2019—for at least eight hours daily (Monday through Friday). The position requires physical presence in the workplace (HRF Head Office in Addis Ababa). Duration of contract: for one year with the possibility of extension.Quantity: 1Vacancy number:  HRF- YES-HQ-001/2024Immediate Supervisor: Chief of Programs

Addis Ababa
Hailemariam & Roman Foundation
BackgroundThe Hailemariam & Roman Foundation (HRF) is a non-profit international NGO established by the Former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, H.E. Mr. Hailemariam Desalegn & the Former First Lady of Ethiopia, H.E. Mrs. Roman Tesfaye.  It strives to support the efforts of government, communities and partners in bringing socioeconomic transformation in Ethiopia and the broader continental Africa. Four of its programmatic focus areas—maternal and child health and nutrition, climate-smart conservation and agriculture, economic empowerment of women and youth, and synergizing each other—envision " a healthy and economically empowered community in a well-conserved environment.” Geographically, its support focuses on areas with the highest disparities where the foundation could add value. Summary of Job ResponsibilitiesThe Project Finance and Compliance Officer (PFCO) will contribute to the success of the “Youth Self-Employment in Southern Ethiopia Region (YES) Project” in the areas of Project Finance and Compliance management process, which the Mastercard Foundation funds with the aim of reaching 32,146 financially disadvantaged young people (young women, young men and persons with disabilities and internally displaced people) in five woredas and one town administration of South Omo and Ari Zones of Southern Ethiopia region.He/she is responsible for HRF’s finance and Operations Head financial management of the project in its entire life cycle. He/she shall provide financial support to the project, ensure that funds are used as per the agreed budget and rules, produce cash flow forecasts to ensure efficient management of project funds, record project expenditures, and produce reports as per the donor’s requirements and HRF procedures. In terms of financial management, the officer is required to work directly with and report to the HRF’s finance and operations head while providing complete and the same evidence and copy of financial reports to the project coordinator based in Jinka Town. On top of the project's financial works, the officer is responsible for ensuring the donor’s compliance requirements as per the project agreement, ACSO’s regulations and the foundation's working procedures. The position is based at HRF Head Office in Addis Ababa. She/he is full-time dedicated to the project, based in Addis Ababa.Specific roles and responsibilities of the Project Finance and Compliance Officer (PFCO)  Prepare financial resource demands for internal project office works and implement them upon approval by HRF HQ.Prepare necessary financial documents for proper and authentic utilization of the project finance and ensure all the required compliance procedures by the donor agency. Prepare payment vouchers and documents to utilize project finance as acquired from the HQ. Prepare and submit periodic financial reports to the HRF HQ and donor agency. Manage accounts receivable/ payable and ensure accounting data complied with relevant financial processes and standards. Analyse and maintain an adequate accounting records system and comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk.Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.  Execute financial reporting tasks, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals. Draft and prepare journal entries, bank reconciliations, account receivables, and business budgets.Enhance the accuracy of reported financial results, ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.Reconcile and present bank statements and general ledger accounts.Maintain the general ledger, adjusting entries and month-end closings. Ensure all project invoices are correctly coded and documented for timely payment, working with vendors to ensure all invoices are paid accordingly.Undertake other assignments as assigned by the Finance and Operations Department of HRF. Quantity: 1Job duties: The job holder should work in accordance with the New Labor Proclamation—Proclamation No. 1156/2019—for at least eight hours daily (Monday through Friday). The position requires physical presence in the workplace (HRF Head Office in Addis Ababa).  Duration of contract: for one year with the possibility of extension.Vacancy number:  HRF-YES-HQ-002/2024

Addis Ababa
Bio Fresh Flowers PLC
About Bio Fresh Flowers PLC Floral Chain Europe Group’s Second flower farm in Ethiopia. Floral Chain Europe is a group of cross-disciplined horticulture companies based in Netherlands. With proprietary Romance varieties, they are one of the leading suppliers of Hypericum in both quality and quantity. Bio Fresh Flowers PLC is located in Bahirdar with a total land size of 100 hectares. The job posting of Warehouse Supervisor will be at our Ethiopian farm in Bahirdar, Wegelsa Kebele, 20km from the town.Tasks and work descriptionCheck condition of plants, investigate in case of defects, take appropriate measurements and/or ask for technical advice. Report damage in plants and/or production loss to Farm Manager.Report serious issues which can damage the farm property to Farm Manager.Weekly production forecast with Field Supervisors and advise Farm Manager on weekly export planning.Organize weekly field visit with Supervisor’s team (irrigation, maintenance, field, crop protection).Organize and plan field activities with Field Supervisors according to Production Program.Ensure all daily cultivation activities are completed on time, report in case of any delay to Farm manager.Make sure the farm looks clean and organized.Program daily harvesting following up production forecast and/or daily exports.Ensure quality of export; check graded stems, temperature, and plant hydration in packhouse.Follow the light program. Instruct, control, and follow up planned activities with crop protection team.Instruct, control, and follow up planned activities with irrigation team.Take care of HR-related issues of staff which is under direct supervision.Elaborate annual supervisor’s evaluation together with Farm Manager.Support Supervisors by phone in case of issues out of normal working hours.Represent the Farm when asking support from local government institutions during on site visit.Organize overtime, vacations and permissions of general workers, supervisors, and staff with the farm manager approval.Execute incidental tasks out of job description when required.Work Place: Bahirdar Type of contract: Permanent Area: Production Department: Production

Bahirdar
Bio Fresh Flowers PLC
About Bio Fresh Flowers PLC Floral Chain Europe Group’s Second flower farm in Ethiopia. Floral Chain Europe is a group of cross-disciplined horticulture companies based in Netherlands. With proprietary Romance varieties, they are one of the leading suppliers of Hypericum in both quality and quantity. Bio Fresh Flowers PLC is located in Bahirdar with a total land size of 100 hectares. The job posting of Warehouse Supervisor will be at our Ethiopian farm in Bahirdar, Wegelsa Kebele, 20km from the town.Tasks and work description: Issue necessary fertilizers Monitoring measurement and mixing of fertilizers, quantity and type.Checking EC and PH of the field, borehole and the field.Checking that fertilizers are mixed according to the company mix standard and completely without any remainingMeasure EC and PH of the field, borehole and Reservoir. Submit reports of EC, PH and rainfall to the administration office on time.Communicate with the superior when the PH and EC is below the company standard.Making Fertilization program according to plants condition and stage.Check Fertigation pumps, borehole pump and computers are working properly.Check field Moisture is good and drip line discharge is enough and if not take proper action.Check Electrical part of the pump house.Maintain when fertigation lines are broken and when parts are needed order on time. Make report of daily fertigationCheck fertilizers and acids stock in the store and when needed work on the order together with store manager. Make sure fertilizers are mixed with the right amount and type during top dressing.Make sure all beds are covered properly during top dressing.Help maintenance team when there is serious problem in the electrical boards.Supervise assistant supervisors. Work with farm administration on human resource related issues.Make sure all empty fertilizer bags and acid containers are returned to the store.Make sure workers used proper personal protective equipment during mixing of fertilizers and acid.Make schedule to clean irrigation pipes and drip lines.Overseeing the General hygiene of the pump house.Work Place: Bahirdar Type of contract: Permanent Area: Production Department: Production

Bio Fresh Flowers PLC
About Bio Fresh Flowers PLC Floral Chain Europe Group’s Second flower farm in Ethiopia. Floral Chain Europe is a group of cross-disciplined horticulture companies based in Netherlands. With proprietary Romance varieties, they are one of the leading suppliers of Hypericum in both quality and quantity. Bio Fresh Flowers PLC is located in Bahirdar with a total land size of 100 hectares. The job posting of Warehouse Supervisor will be at our Ethiopian farm in Bahirdar, Wegelsa Kebele, 20km from the town FUNCTIONS Control the pests and diseases of the farms assigned. Make the requests of necessary materials. Monitoring and recording the pests, diseases and agrochemicals used. Supervision of the activities and personnel on charge Coordinate with the fields to improve the applications. JOB DESCRIPTION To do together with the production manager the weekly spray program, to record and keep a file and to make all the necessary adjustments during the week of application. To follow the proper spray applications of agrochemicals and herbicides To test mixes of agrochemicals and keep a recordTo follow the scouts and to report the incidence and severity, keep and record the hard copies by block and by week.To control the writing in the labels of every block sprayed properly.To control and follow the activities and the labor of the workers under him. Control the proper function of the equipment and materials to work, especially for the spray labor and to report the needing of maintenance and coordinate its fixings and maintenance required. Keep a record of maintenance and fixing of these issues.Controlling a weekly capacity of the nozzles to spray and keep a record of it. Make the period requirements to the purchases of PPE materials and spare parts to have a proper amount of stock in the store and to control the proper usage of them by the workers.Request the needing of special works to do in the fields to improve the control of pests and diseases.Cultural practices with the personnel on his charge must to be developed.To keep clean the external areas of the crops.To make the soil disinfection required in the areas to be planted.To report the attendance of the spray team.Area: SprayDepartment: Spray

Addis Ababa
Hailemariam & Roman Foundation
Vacancy number:  HRF- HO-004/2022 Background The Hailemariam & Roman Foundation (HRF) was established in April 2018 as non-profit international NGO by the agreement reached with the Government of Ethiopia. Then, it was registered with the Federal Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSOs) in July 2020. The Founders, Former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, H.E. Mr. Hailemariam Dessalegn & the Former First Lady of Ethiopia, H.E. Mrs. Roman Tesfaye are committed to support the efforts of Government, Communities, and Partners in bringing socioeconomic transformation in Ethiopia and the broader Horn of Africa. With three of its programmatic focus areas on RMNCH and nutrition, climate smart conservation and ecotourism, and economic empowerment of women and youth, synergizing each other, the foundation envisions seeing “A healthy and economically empowered community in a well conserved environment.” Geographically, its support focuses on areas with the highest disparities where the foundation could add value and has initiated interventions in selected woredas of South Omo zone, West Omo zone, and Gambella region. Roles and responsibilities of RMNCH Senior Officer at HRF head office The Reproductive, maternal, neonatal, and child health (RMNCH) Senior Officer will be accountable to the Chief of Programs, Health & Nutrition at HRF head office and shall have the following roles and responsibilities:-Analyze reproductive, maternal, neonatal, and child health (RMNCH) situations in the intervention areas using existing data and make recommendations for actions.Prepare project proposals with compelling business cases that intend to address major barriers in access and utilization of RMNCH services.Take part in preparation of operational plans and initiatives in the areas of RMNCH aligned with national policies, recent guidelines and local priorities.Prepare implementation plan of projects with mapping of existing capabilities for effective execution. Promote best in class models in the areas of RMNCH gathered from the intervention areas or elsewhere to be scaled for better outcomes.Partake in the preparation of accelerated health equity plans for interventions intervention areas.Prepare public movement ignition documents on the areas of MNCH tailored to the intervention woredas.Partake in provision of trainings on the areas of RMNCH in the intervention areas.Provide technical support to the intervention areas for improved planning, implementation, and supportive supervision of RNMNCH project activities.Provide technical advice on enhancing the engagement community leaders and beneficiary communities for improved uptake of lifesaving health & nutrition interventions for adolescents, youth, mothers, neonates and children.Make post training follow-ups in support of translating training into actions.Provide technical support in the creation of model woredas, model primary healthcare units, model development teams, and model families.Provide advice on suitable health service delivery models for pastoralist communities.Make regular supportive supervision to health facilities and communities in the intervention woredas.Partake in the documentation of best practices in the intervention areas. Prepare and submit regular progress reports on RMNCH project activities including reports to donors and concerned bodies.Represent HRF in the technical working groups on health and nutrition and partners forums at national levels.Undertake other activities directed by the foundation as deemed necessary.Place of work:  At HRF head office in Addis Ababa with frequent travels to intervention areas in South Omo & West Omo zones and Gambella region.Salary and benefits: Salary based on the foundation’s scale with pension benefits and income taxes according to the applicable Ethiopian laws. Duration of contract: for a period of one year with the possibility of extension.

East Shewa zone, Oromia
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation
Audio Transcriber 2(Two)- Phase 2 Qualitative StudyKNCV Tuberculosis FoundationKNCV Tuberculosis Foundation (KNCV) is one of the leading international non-profit organizations dedicated to fighting tuberculosis (TB) worldwide. We are an international center of expertise for TB control that stimulates effective, efficient, and sustainable tuberculosis control strategies in a national and international context. We are an organization of passionate TB professionals, including medical doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses, and epidemiologists. Over the past century we have built a wealth of knowledge and expertise, initially by successfully driving back TB in the Netherlands, and subsequently by partnering in the fight against TB in over 40 countries worldwide. We operate from a central office in The Hague in the Netherlands and additional country offices worldwide. KNCV raises funds from individual, institutional and corporate donors.BackgroundLatent TB infection (LTBI) is the seed bed for developing TB disease and continued transmission. It is estimated that one quarter of the world’s population is latently infected with TB. WHO policy to give at least six months of isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) to people living with HIV (PLHIV) and child contacts has existed since 1993, yet the uptake of IPT in high burden countries remains poor. A short-course regimen of isoniazid and rifapentine weekly for three months (3HP) is now available in Ethiopia.The IMPAACT4TB consortium is led by the Aurum Institute with core partners Clinton Health Access Initiative, Johns Hopkins University (JHU), KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation and the Global Drug Facility. KNCV is leading the implementation of IMPAACT4TB in Ethiopia. The goal of the project is to reduce TB incidence among PLHIV and child contacts<5 living in low- and middle-income countries by contributing to the sustainable scale up of 3HP preventive therapy.Purpose of the position and organizational positionAs part of the implementation of 3HP in Ethiopia, we will  conduct a qualitative and quantitative  study (CHIP-TB) to assess whether integrated community-based pediatric TB/HIV prevention services are  feasible, acceptable and effective in increasing TPT uptake among child TB contacts of under 15 years in the East Shewa zone, Oromia regional state of  Ethiopia.    Currently, KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is seeking to recruit experienced and competent Audio Transcribers. As an Audio Transcriber, you are mainly expected to perform audio transcription of Key informant interviews and in-depth interviews of childcare givers (guardians), health care providers, health extension workers and policy makers. Moreover, you will engage in quality control and other field activities that is assigned by the central study team. The Audio Transcriptionist also works closely with the CHIP-TB research coordinator. The transcribers are responsible for conducting the transcription in accordance to the Qualitative Phase  transcription    SOP  of the project.Place in the organization The Audio Transcriber reports hierarchically to the CHIP-TB research coordinator, and functionally to the CHIP-TB study team (including local PI, KNCV M&E Lead and JHU team)Duties and Responsibilities Transcribe an exact record of the audio record of key informant interviews, in-depth interviews, and other recordings from local languages using word document.Perform QC of the transcription and translation of audio recordings Strictly follow transcription rules and format specified on the SOPAddress all identified queries during QCProperly manage audio recordsEnsure confidentiality of audio records and hard copies.Participate in community/stakeholders’ sensitization training  Sign delegation of responsibilities log and perform tasks with quality as per the SOPParticipate in site coordinationShare daily Report with the central teamPreform Data entry (excel or logs)Carry out additional assignment as requiredComply with instructions by the supervisor and coordinator/researcherWhat do we offer? Rate contract based on the number of in-depth interviews (audio record) transcribed (page format: Times New Roman, 12 fonts, 1.5-line space)Number Required: 2 (Two)Duty Station: East Shewa zone, Oromia regional state of Ethiopia

East Shewa zone, Oromia
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation
Data Translator 2(Two)- Phase 2 Qualitative StudyKNCV Tuberculosis FoundationKNCV Tuberculosis Foundation (KNCV) is one of the leading international non-profit organizations dedicated to fighting tuberculosis (TB) worldwide. We are an international center of expertise for TB control that stimulates effective, efficient, and sustainable tuberculosis control strategies in a national and international context. We are an organization of passionate TB professionals, including medical doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses, and epidemiologists.Over the past century we have built a wealth of knowledge and expertise, initially by successfully driving back TB in the Netherlands, and subsequently by partnering in the fight against TB in over 40 countries worldwide. We operate from a central office in The Hague in the Netherlands and additional country offices worldwide. KNCV raises funds from individual, institutional and corporate donors.BackgroundLatent TB infection (LTBI) is the seed bed for developing TB disease and continued transmission. It is estimated that one quarter of the world’s population is latently infected with TB. WHO policy to give at least six months of isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) to people living with HIV (PLHIV) and child contacts has existed since 1993, yet the uptake of IPT in high burden countries remains poor. A short-course regimen of isoniazid and rifapentine weekly for three months (3HP) is now available in Ethiopia.The IMPAACT4TB consortium is led by the Aurum Institute with core partners Clinton Health Access Initiative, Johns Hopkins University (JHU), KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation and the Global Drug Facility. KNCV is leading the implementation of IMPAACT4TB in Ethiopia. The goal of the project is to reduce TB incidence among PLHIV and child contacts<5 living in low- and middle-income countries by contributing to the sustainable scale up of 3HP preventive therapy.Purpose of the position and organizational positionAs part of the implementation of 3HP in Ethiopia, we will  conduct a qualitative and quantitative  study (CHIP-TB) to assess whether integrated community-based pediatric TB/HIV prevention services are  feasible, acceptable and effective in increasing TPT uptake among child TB contacts of under 15 years in the East Shewa zone, Oromia regional state of  Ethiopia.    Currently, KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is seeking to recruit experienced and competent qualitative Data Translator. As a Data Translator, you are mainly expected to perform translation of the Key informant interview. Moreover, you will engage in quality control and other field activities that is assigned by the central study team. The Data Translator also works closely with the CHIP-TB research coordinator. The translators are responsible for conducting the translation n in accordance to Qualitative Phase translation SOP of the project.Place in the organization  The Data Translator reports hierarchically to the CHIP-TB research coordinator, and functionally to the CHIP-TB study team (including local PI, KNCV M&E Lead and JHU team)Duties and ResponsibilitiesTranslate Key informant transcripts from the local languages to English using word document.Perform quality control (QC) on translated transcriptsAddress all identified queries during QCStrictly follow translation rules and format specified on the SOPProperly manage audio recordsEnsure confidentiality of audio records and hard copies.Participate in community/stakeholders’ sensitization training  Sign delegation of responsibilities log and perform tasks with quality as per the SOPParticipate in site coordinationShare daily report with the central teamCarry out additional assignment as requiredComply the data with instructions by the supervisor and coordinator/researcherWhat do we offer? Rate contract based on the number of in-depth interviews (audio record) translated (page format: Times New Roman, 12 fonts, 1.5-line space)Number Required: 2 (Two)Duty Station: East Shewa zone, Oromia regional state of Ethiopia

Addis Ababa
Lawyers for Human Rights
Background Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR)’ is an Ethiopian civil society organization re-registered on September 19, 2019 before the FDRE Civil Societies Organizations Agency in accordance with Proclamation No. 1113/2019. The objectives of the organization is to promote and advocate human rights among others through increasing the participation and contribution of lawyers in the area of human rights via trainings and other capacity building activities and  supporting and helping lawyers across the nation to exchange ideas, information and experience for better protection of human rights and prevalence of human rights; litigating before courts and other relevant organs to ensure protection and promotion of human rights recognized under the FDRE Constitution and other laws; creating awareness  for justice organs about international human rights instruments ratified by Ethiopia; providing free or low cost legal services for victims of human rights violation particularly disadvantaged communities; lobbing the government to enact new laws or amend existing ones to give full protection for human rights; and familiarizing the idea of human rights defenders (HRD) among the lawyers.  To achieve its objectives LHR has implementing varying projects by undertaking law and policy monitoring, conducting research and advocating based on the findings of researches. Currently LHR plans to hire a consultant that will conduct research on the implications of the recognition of a right to safe, clean, health and sustainable environment as human rights under the recently adopted UNHCR Resolution. The right to healthy environment has been recognized at international level for the first time by the 1972 Stockholm Declaration.  This has paved the way for the recognition of such right at national and regional levels. The right to healthy environment is included in regional human rights treaties and environmental treaties binding more than 120 states. Besides, it enjoys constitutional protection in more than 100 states and also incorporated into the environmental legislation of more than 100 states. However, right to a health environment is not yet recognize in a legally binding international instrument because of the reluctance of states to recognize it in a binding instruments. Human rights and environmental protection are interrelated, interconnected, and mutually responsive as both of them intended to the well-being of humanity. Clean, healthy and safe environment is the pre-condition for the enjoyment of fundamental human rights. The right to clean, healthy and safe environment is intractably related to the right to life, rights to enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health, to an adequate standard of living, to adequate food, to housing, to safe drinking water and sanitation. The right to seek; receive; and impart information, to participate effectively in the conduct of the government and public affairs and in environmental decision-making and to an effective remedy, is vital to the protection of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment. Despite this human rights law and environmental law were treated as a separate body of law. International human rights instruments do not also explicitly recognize per se the right to clean and healthy environment as a human right. Rather such right has been inferred impliedly from other rights. On October8, 2021, the UN Human Rights Council adopted a Resolution 48/13 that recognize the right to clean, healthy and sustainable environment as a human right by a vote of 43 in favor, none against and 4 abstentions. The adoption of the resolution solidifies the idea that the right to a healthy environment should be universally protected. Despite the recognition of this right by UN human rights institution through its resolution is a good move; the content of the human right to safe, clean and healthy environment, the implications of the recognition of such right as human rights, right holders and duty bearers of such right are an area which is under researched. Besides, even if Ethiopia recognize environmental rights in its constitution and environmental policy, and all subsequent legislation, the kind of approach Ethiopian environmental authorities follows to protect the environment is not also researched i.e. whether it is human rights approach. Accordingly, LHR is looking for a consultant who would conduct a research on implication of the right to safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment as human rights. Objectives The principal objective of the research is to examine the importance of the recognition of the right to safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment as human rights. In doing so the research should address at least the following issues:International, Regional and National Environmental instrument on the right to safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment International and regional human rights instruments on the right to healthy environment The relationship between human rights and environmentThe recognition of a human right to clean and health environment by UNHRCThe implications of the recognition of the right to safe, clean, healthy and sustainable  environment as human right by UNHRCThe right holders, content and duty bearer of the right to safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environmentThe place of the right to clean and health environment under the Ethiopian Laws and policesInstitutions working on the protection of the right to clean and healthy environmentThe importance of  human right approach to the protection of environment in Ethiopia The role of civil societies in the protection and monitoring  of the human right to safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment Methodology While the researcher is expected to design appropriate research methods, the following could be mentioned as guides:Quantitative and qualitative analysis of data and legislationsSurveysFocus group interviewsSecondary data analysisResponsibilities of the expert Conduct the research on the implications of the recognition of a right to safe, clean, health and sustainable environment as human rights under the recently adopted UNHCR Resolution;Design appropriate methodology for addressing research objectives; Produce a publishable quality research reports within one months from the date of award;Present the finding of the research work in a workshop to be organized by LHR;Undertake the assignment with due ethical considerations Responsibilities of LHR provide guidance and technical assistance to the expert; provide timely feedback on the work of expert;oversee the work of the expert; process payment in a timely manner Reporting The expert is required to submit a progress report every two weeks in writing. The report shall be between 30-40 pages excluding annexes. It shall be written in Times New Romans with 12 font sizes, 1.5 spacing and footnote citation.