Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how the Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal data when you apply for jobs, grants, procurement bids, or training programs using our online portals, integrated forms, or external platforms like Google Forms.

1. Information We Collect
We only collect information that you voluntarily submit through our online application forms and calls:

Personal Details: Full name, gender, nationality, and national identification details.
Contact Information: Email address, telephone numbers, and physical or postal addresses.
Professional History: Curriculum Vitae (CV), transcripts, employment records, and reference letters.
Business Data: Bank details, business licenses, and proposals (for vendors and bidders).
2. How We Use Your Information
Your data is processed strictly for legitimate institutional and academic purposes:

Evaluating your eligibility for employment, research grants, fellowships, or training opportunities.
Reviewing procurement proposals, conducting due diligence, and managing vendor selections.
Communicating application status updates, interview schedules, or feedback.
Meeting regulatory and statutory reporting obligations required by government oversight bodies in Ethiopia.
3. Data Sharing and Security
We protect your information and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties:

Internal Review: Only authorized evaluation committees, Human Resources, and procurement staff can access your files.
Third-Party Tools: Data collected via Google Forms or third-party cloud tools is managed securely under their respective security and privacy frameworks.
Legal Compliance: Data will only be shared externally if required by Ethiopian law or regulatory authorities.
Data Safeguards: We enforce access controls to application folders and delete or anonymize unsuccessful application files after the selection cycle ends.
4. Your Rights and Contact Details
You retain full ownership and control over your submitted personal data:

Access & Correct: You can request to view or correct inaccuracies in your application files before application closing deadlines.
Data Withdrawal: You may request the deletion of your data if you choose to withdraw from an open call.
Inquiries: For any data concerns or questions, email us directly at info@ahri.gov.et