Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Law, or related field of study with relevant work experience Duties and Responsibilities: - Explain legal rights, options, and obligations to clients, helping them make informed decisions and understanding their legal position. - Represent clients in court or other legal proceedings, presenting evidence, arguing cases, and negotiating settlements. - Conduct research on laws, precedents, and regulations to provide accurate and current legal advice.

Scope of Work The selected trainer will be responsible for designing and delivering a two-day capacity-building training for lawyers engaged in media and freedom of expression work in Ethiopia. While the training primarily targets members of the lawyers for media association (MELA), it will also include other legal professionals working on media-related issues who are expected to support or join the network in the future. The overarching goal of the training is to build a cohort of skilled media lawyers capable of advancing freedom of expression through legal defense, strategic litigation, and informed engagement with emerging digital and cybersecurity challenges. The trainer will develop and facilitate interactive sessions that include both legal theory and practical applications, aimed at strengthening participants’ knowledge and trial skills in media law. Specific modules to be covered over the two days may include: Overview of media law and freedom of expression in Ethiopia, including constitutional guarantees and key proclamations such as the Mass Media Proclamation, Computer Crime Proclamation, and Hate Speech and Disinformation Prevention Proclamation; International legal standards, with a focus on instruments such as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR); Rights and responsibilities of journalists and media outlets, and the evolving legal and regulatory landscape they operate within; Legal defense strategies for media-related cases, including trial preparation and litigation tactics; Case review and simulation exercises, enabling participants to analyze and engage with real or hypothetical legal scenarios; Strategic litigation approaches, drawing on landmark national and regional cases that have advanced media freedom; Introduction to digital rights, including freedom of expression online, privacy, and data protection; Legal implications of cybercrime and digital surveillance laws, and how these intersect with press freedom; Online safety and legal protection for journalists, particularly in conflict or high-risk environments; Deliverables Detailed training agenda and materials One day of in-person training Training report, including participant list, summary of content, and reflections

Master's or Bachelor Degree in Law or in a related field of study Duties and Responsibilities - Conduct individual and collaborative research and publish findings. - Mentor students engaged in research or experiential learning. - Participate in departmental meetings and institutional governance. - Engage in curriculum development and quality assurance processes.

LLB Degree in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties and Responsibilities: - Assist in developing HR strategies aligned with company goals. - Conduct manpower planning for optimal staffing jointly with immediate supervisor - Review and propose improved organizational structures for better performance.

LLB Degree in Law or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties and Responsibilities: - Provide legal advice and guidance on all matters affecting the organization. - Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents. - Conduct thorough legal research and stay updated on laws and regulations. - Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards.

Bachelor's Degree in Law or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties and Responsibilities - Identify and resolve communication issues and conflicts. - Build and maintain positive professional relationships among involved parties. - Prepare and deliver verbal and written communications such as reports, press releases, and updates.