Position: Program Coordinator

Duration: 6 month- renewable contract

Location: Addis Ababa with field travel to project sites

Salary Range: Basic Salary 45,000 Birr plus Transportation allowance, 1500 and communication allowance 700 and other benefit

The Ethiopian Lawyers with Disabilities Association is the first-ever professional association of persons with disabilities bringing together lawyers engaged in policy review and analysis, attorneys, prosecutors, judges, legal advisors and students with disabilities studying law in different parts of the country. Currently, ELDA has more than 240 active and registered members with in the nation. The Ethiopian Lawyers with Disabilities Association (ELDA) was formed in November 2019 being the first-ever professional association of persons with disabilities. The association was initiated by eight like-minded lawyers with disabilities and registered by the Ethiopian CSO Agencies with the certificate no. 4620 on December 19, 2019.

ELDA works to ensure the full promotion, protection and respect of all rights for all persons with disabilities in Ethiopia. The UNCRPD is the basis of our work and we work to enhance the direct and indirect participation of persons with disabilities in the justice system including as witnesses, in all legal proceedings, at investigative and other preliminary stages.

ELDA, in collaboration with the Population Council, is working on an initiative entitled “Forced Begging among Persons with Disabilities in Ethiopia.” This project will address the prosecution of offenders, protection and rehabilitation of victims, and the operation of ELDA’s free legal aid and hotline services.

We are seeking to hire a dedicated Program Coordinator to take part in this project.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a detailed Work Plan for the project.

• Lead the coordination of project activities, ensuring timely delivery and accountability.

• Facilitate the operation of ELDA’s free legal aid hotline service and provide follow-up support for victims of forced begging.

• Support prosecution of offenders in collaboration with justice sector stakeholders (courts, prosecutors, and police).

• Coordinate victim protection, referral, and rehabilitation efforts with relevant institutions.

• Organize capacity-building trainings and awareness-raising sessions for justice professionals, law enforcement, and service providers.

• Build the capacity of persons with disabilities and their organizations to understand and defend their rights.

• Facilitate partnerships and MOUs with courts, justice institutions, and civil society actors.

• Monitor project indicators, collect and analyze case data, and prepare high-quality progress reports.

• Represent ELDA at project-related forums and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Minimum LLB or BA degree in Law or related field (LLM preferred).

Experience:

• At least 7 years of proven experience in managing donor-funded projects.

• Demonstrated experience in legal aid services, prosecution support, human rights, or disability rights projects.

• Prior experience working with persons with disabilities highly desirable.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and communication abilities.

• Competence in computer applications.

• Fluency in English and Amharic (knowledge of other Ethiopian languages is an asset).

• Preference will be given to qualified candidates with disabilities and women.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants should send:

An application letter (indicating one’s disability, if applicable, and motivation for applying),

Professional CV, and Supporting documents

Send via e-mail to toelda2020@gmail.com

Deadline: 5 (five) days from the date of this announcement.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.