About Us:

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. 

Job Title:   Programs Officer  

 Salary :     Negotiable 

Place of Work : Head Office /Adama 

Deadline for Application -------------- June   7,  2025

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leading the overall programme works of CJ

• Building and maintain relationships with program participants.

• Developing and manage peer convening to strengthen relationships, share insights, and explore strategic/generative topics; 

• Providing additional opportunities for learning, network-building, and collaboration.

• Managing and responding to requests for technical assistance, resources, connections, and guidance.

• Engaging outside partners to assist in documenting and sharing learning from CJ initiatives; provide periodic updates to the funders.

• Participating in planning and budgeting process 

• Providing additional training, program management, and support to CJ’s initiatives.

• Formulating, organizing and monitoring inter-connected projects

• Leading and evaluating project managers and other staffs

• Developing and controlling deadlines, and activities

• Provide close and appropriate technical and managerial support for Senior project officers and other programme team

• Responsible for providing strategic and technical guidance, providing guidance on program planning and implementation, ensuring effective implementation of all activities and being proactive to address challenges, monitor and analyse the program environment and progress, using applicable monitoring and evaluation and risk management tools and advise on timely adjustments and corrective measures as necessary

• Responsible for the strategic planning and overall management of the program and reports to the Executive Director

• Ensure monitoring systems are in place and that project progress reviews are carried out regularly.

• Facilitate regular consultation with the project staffs, partners, community and government with aim of developing strategic and immediate responses to issues that may affect the smooth and speedy delivery of the project.

• Organize conference, workshops, panel discussion, training and experience sharing visits inter and intra regions for staffs and network member associations directly involved in the implementation of the project; identify possible bottlenecks or shortcomings in the implementation of the project and propose remedies to overcome the problems.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of CJ’s program/project implementing, with regular field and desk monitoring of the program activities

• Produce and share a monthly, quarterly report, plus an annual reports for Center for Justice, government and Donor of the program/project which highlighting key progress, achievements and challenges.

• Promote meaningful stakeholders  participation and consultation at all stages of the project cycle (planning, implementation, Monitoring and evaluation )

• Develop concept notes and proposals

• Provide direction and guidance to the program team(s)/responsible parties.
  Advise Executive Director  on new proposal development

• Enhance and maintain donor relationship and ensure timely reporting on the agreed deliverables

• Engage in assessments, strategic plan and research activities.

• Perform any other task as assigned by the Executive Director

Job Requirements

• Education:  MA in Human Rights Law, LLM in Human Rights, LLM in international law, LLM in Law, and LLB in Law at least 6 years of experience on human rights work.

• Proficiency in written and spoken English required. Proficiency in other local languages is preferred.

• Willingness and ability to travel in Ethiopia.

• Ability to work under pressure and effectively manage multiple tasks.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Exhibits strong organizational skills.

• Communicates clearly, politely, and effectively

• Demonstrates excellent time-management skills

How To Apply

Interested applicants to send a cover letter and CV and the applications shall be addressed to iisp2@yahoo.com and kalehiwot56@gmail.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

With highest regards