About Center for Justice (CJ)

Center for Justice (CJ) is a not-for-profit, non-political and non-religious civil society organization which was established in 2007. It was reregistered in 2019 with a legal registration number 0865 at the Authority for Civil Society Organization. 

CJ has been advancing the protection, respect and fulfillment of the human rights of vulnerable groups and their access to justice in the Ethiopian Criminal Justice System with a particular focus on women prisoners, children living with them and juveniles deprived of their liberty

Program Summary

Center for Justice (CJ) jointly with UNODC-Ethiopia Office obtained funding support from European Commission for Legal Aid Service Provision in the framework of the EU Support to Criminal Justice Reform in Ethiopia. The Support to the provision of legal aid services in the Ethiopian Criminal Justice System will be implemented nationwide. The program aims to improve access to justice for all. More specifically, the program seeks to deliver activities and outputs that would target 15-17 CSO and university legal aid service providers with financial and technical support towards improved availability, accessibility and quality of legal aid services in the Ethiopian Criminal Justice System. The program also addresses each of the following sectors: legal aid services to arrested, accused and detained persons and victims and survivors of crime; capacity building to legal aid service providers; and promoting coordination and networking among legal aid service providers.

 Center for Justice, being part of the program lead by UNODC-Ethiopia Office, will implement the capacity building to legal aid service providers; and coordination and networking among legal aid service provider’s parts of the program

General Position Summary

Sub Grantees Capacity Building Officer is responsible for managing the programmatic, financial, and operational aspects of sub grantees. S/he will facilitate the development, execution, and evaluation of capacity-building initiatives for Legal Aid sub grantees with craft a comprehensive capacity strengthening plan, setting clear capacity goals and strategies. This role involves assessing and addressing gaps in technical, financial, operational, compliance, advocacy, and other areas, with a focus on standardizing organizational practices and systems for sustainable growth. Compliance with the donor regulations and CJ and UNODC internal policies and procedures is a critical part of the capacity building process and essential to enable sub-grantees to develop strong systems that will help in the delivery of programmatic interventions. Under the direction of CJ Program Manager and UNDOC the sub grantee Capacity Building Officer will establish annual milestones to gauge the readiness of Legal Aid sub grantee to assume leadership roles, encompassing technical skills, financial systems, compliance procedures, and essential soft skills convening, advocacy, and influence. The officer will work closely with the CJ- Finance officer, Program Teams and UNODC. 

Essential Job Responsibilities

Sub Grantees Capacity Building

•  Coordinate participatory organizational capacity assessment for sub grantees using and using OCA findings, support partner organizations to create capacity development plans.

• Develop and/or refine existing CSO capacity-building curricula to fit local context and capacity.

• Deliver and/or oversee the delivery of training to build partner capacity and technical competencies.

• Support peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and peer mentorship opportunities, including field site visits and learning events.

• Provide technical guidance to develop/strengthen sub grantees organization’s administrative and financial management systems and structures.

• Support the incorporation of conflict-sensitive and gender approaches into partners and their activities.

Compliance:

• Ensure that LAP (Legal Aid Provision) is executed in alignment with the prime award agreement and the applicable EU regulations, staying abreast of changes in regulatory environment related to donor/grant compliance; 

• Work with program teams ensure that program activities are designed to be compliant, while facilitating the achievement of the program objectives.

• Review LAP procurement and program transactions, contracts and other documents for compliance requirements and ensure these requirements are met.

• Assist sub grantees, as needed with sub grantees compliance requests to EU.

• Provide the financial technical support to the finance team in compliance

• Support finance team to prepare the financial reports that are in compliance to the grant terms and generally accepted reporting requirements.

• Facilitate donor audits for each assigned grant per donor requirement including the TOR preparation and review.

• Follow up on resolving all arising audit issues/findings and ensure that all agreed audit findings, recommendations and management responses are implementing in a timely manner

• Communicate effectively to ensure overall project targets and donor obligations are met.

• Participate in sharing best practices with NGOs and governmental agencies.

• Consistently demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and ability to maintain positive relationships and composure, even under difficult circumstances.

• Maintain high ethical standards and treat people with respect and dignity.

Living /Environmental Conditions:

The position will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with regular travels to the field. Fostering a diverse and open workplace is an important part of CJ’s vision. CJ  is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment

Reports to: Program Manager

Works Directly with LAP Finance officer, Executive Director and others

Job Requirements

Knowledge and Experience

•  BA degree or equivalent in accounting, finance or social science, international development or other relevant fields. Master’s degree is preferable.

• At least 5 years of relevant field or management experience of complex, multi-dimensional programming including administering small sub awards.

• At least 4 years’ experience in grants management as well as an understanding of EU and regulations required.

• An understanding of the status of CSOs in Ethiopia and the challenges to strengthening the capacities of civil society is an advantage.

• Strong skills and experience working with donors to obtain approvals and waivers as necessary for compliance with donor regulations.

• Prior management experience and strong organizational skills.

• Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.

• Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational and prioritization skills.

• Excellent oral and written English skills required.

• Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.

• Previous experience in insecure environments

How to Apply

All qualified individuals are invited to apply for the advertised position. All applications, including a CV, three references, and all applicable official papers, must be sent electronically. 

Only candidates that are short-listed will be acknowledged and called for interviews.

“CJ  is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity, and diversity. Qualified female and young candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to empowering women and youth.”

Interested applicants to send a cover letter and CV and the applications shall be addressed to centerforj@gmail.com

For further information, call at Office Phone: +251913450729

With highest regards