Advanced Degree in Law, Human Rights, Media Law, Governance, or related fields. Scope of Work The consultant will be responsible for preparing, delivering, and reporting on a four-day Law Enforcement Agencies–Media-CSOs Dialogue Forum. The scope includes developing a user-friendly training and facilitation manual that combine both legal knowledge and participatory methods, with a particular focus on enhancing understanding of Law Enforcement Agencies-Media-CSOs on issues of media related laws, joint advocacy for action, and the application of human rights–based approaches in law enforcement on media freedom practices. During the preparatory phase, the consultant will liaise with CEHRO to refine objectives and agenda, prepare background materials, and design practical case studies and exercises tailored to the Ethiopian context. The forum will cover key thematic areas, including: • Media freedom, constitutional guarantees, and rule of law principles with the focus on the international and regional frameworks (including UDHR, ICCPR, ACHPR, and UN frameworks on journalist safety) to set the context. • National legal frameworks governing media and freedom of expression, and their implications for law enforcement, media operation and CSOs advocacy practice. • Digital rights, cyber-security, and the protection of media and CSOs actors in online spaces. • Co-creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or a Code of Conduct to guide Law Enforcement Agencies–Media-CSOs engagement, during special events, particularly in the context of the upcoming election. The consultant will facilitate discussions, group work, and role-play exercises to encourage dialogue, identify friction points, and propose practical solutions. Following the forum, the consultant is expected to prepare a concise report summarizing key outcomes, recommendations, and agreed next steps, as well as a draft SOP/Code of Conduct reflecting the contributions of participants.

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 Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Public International Law, or in a related field of study Duties and Responsibilities - Participate in departmental meetings, academic committees, and administrative duties. - Support students through pastoral roles and foster a positive, inclusive learning environment. -Manage research budgets, apply for funding, and supervise postgraduate research students

Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Public Law, Constitutional Law or in a related field of study Duties and Responsibilities - Participate in departmental meetings, academic committees, and administrative duties. - Support students through pastoral roles and foster a positive, inclusive learning environment.

LLM or LLB Degree in a related field of study with relevant work experience, out of which 1 years as legal officer I.