Center for Justice (CJ) is the criminal justice civil society organization registered at the Federal Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO). CJ is working to promote criminal justice system that uphold human rights for all and the rule of law.

CJ is dedicated to :

• Make criminal justice system protect the rights of vulnerable populations,

• Promote humane and rehabilitative prison environments that align with efforts for environmental sustainability/ Green prison/,

• Provide legal aid services to the poor, women and other groups living in vulnerable situations to increase access to legal aid and assistance,

• Strengthen the work of correction and rehabilitation of prisoners, reintegration of prisoners to the community after serving their time in prison,

• Promoting non-custodial methods of punishment

• Monitor human rights in prisons and detention facilities, assist police detention facilities and prisons in adhering to relevant international human rights standards and promote democracy and peace.

• Run practical human rights programmes that enhance protection of prisoners ' rights and support reforms that accelerating crime prevention, criminal justice and the rule of law

• Enhance protection of human rights, the rule of law and the status of peace and an improved justice system

• Vision

• CJ aspires to see a peaceful, democratic and safe society where, the criminal justice system upholds human rights, the rule of law and imprisonment is used as a last resort

Mission

Our mission is to amplify and promote policies and practices that:

• Transform the justice ecosystem,

• Prioritize alternatives to imprisonment ,

• Uphold human rights and the rule of law,

• Champions effective and efficient rehabilitation and reintegration,

• Strive for sustainable peace and democratic participation

We do this through research, campaign for change of attitude, service provision, community engagement, collaboration, capacity development and policy advocacy.

Center for Justice ( CJ) is seeking highly motivated Legal Expert . The Legal Expert supervises the legal aid service delivery and support the interns with legal expertise. The Legal Expert works closely with the Program Officer and Project and Advocacy Officer Necessary for the execution of project work.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead the legal aid service activities as per the project documents;

• Assist interns providing legal aid service

• Preparing technically sound, coherent, and well-crafted terms of reference, concept papers and project plan.

• Crafting working methods that seek to improve the overall effectiveness of the project work and organizational efficiency;

• Ensuring the integration of national and international human rights principles in the project and keeping it abreast of new and emerging developments

• Ensuring that the project activities and their respective outputs are of high quality, effective, and delivered in a timely manner.

• Court representation for the vulnerable groups

• Design, distribute and collect reporting templates;

• Analyze data and prepare monthly reports.

Disclaimer:

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job.

Job Requirements

Skills and ethical considerations

• Proven work experience as a legal aid service project coordinator, or similar roles;

• Advanced MS Word, MS Excel skills;

• Sharp time management skills;

• Strong attention to detail;

• Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data;

• Ability to manage conflict by herself/himself;

• Excellent team player;

Education:

• Minimum LL. B. Degree or Master’s degree in Law.

• Training in project cycle management, monitoring & evaluation, advocacy, and donor policies and procedures (formal certification) is a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of legal representation in courts (like prosecution )

• Experience in leading in legal aid services is highly desirable;

Other requirements:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work outputs, including written communication;

• Fluency in written and spoken English and Amharic. Additional language skill is a plus;

• Ability to independently track and manage multiple tasks and complete them quickly.

How To Apply

Interested applicants to send a cover letter and CV and the applications shall be addressed to iisp2@yahoo.com

N.B. writes the job title on the subject line of your email

Application deadline is on 07 June 2025.

For further information, call at Office Phone: +251913450729