Legal Aid Coordinator

Development, Education, Management Jobs, Project Management
Amhara
February 10, 2025

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Job Information

👉 Salary:

Attractive


Contract
👉 Job Level:

Senior(5-8 years)
👉 Deadline:

Feb 21, 2025

Job Summary

DANFE is seeking a qualified Legal Aid Coordinator to oversee the establishment and management of two legal aid centers. The Legal Aid Coordinator will work closely with local justice actors, paralegals, and legal professionals to ensure effective service delivery for vulnerable groups.

Key Responsibilities/ Role

  • Plan, organize, coordinate and manage various trainings and other events.

  • Supports project managers by overseeing administrative tasks, communicating with stakeholders and ensuring resource availability for the project team.

  • Oversee the establishment and operation of two legal aid centers.

  • Ensure that legal aid services are efficiently delivered and accessible to vulnerable groups.

  • Coordinate with paralegals, local lawyers, and justice sector actors to provide legal representation and advice.

  • Coordinate the allocation of project resources to ensure the project team has what’s needed at the right time

  • Assign tasks to team members and help them understand what’s expected from them in terms of project milestones and deliverables

  • Foster cross-team collaboration to help project team members complete project tasks and produce deliverables

  • Monitor service delivery, prepare reports, and recommend improvements to enhance the quality and reach of legal aid services.

Location: Amhara Region, North Gondar Zone Adiarkay Woreda

Employment Type: One year Contract with possibility oh Extention as of the availability of Fund

Application Deadline: 20/02/2025

Category: Legal / Project Management

Job Level: Mid-Level (Coordinator)

Organization: Development through Adult and Non-Formal Education (DANFE), 

Salary: as per the organization scale.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Human Rights, or a related field.

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in legal aid, human rights advocacy, or justice sector coordination.

  • Strong understanding of Ethiopian legal frameworks and access to justice issues.

  • Experience working with vulnerable populations, including women, children, and marginalized groups.

  • Excellent stakeholder coordination and legal case management skills.

  • Strong reporting and communication abilities.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter via email to danfeethiopia@gmail.com with the subject line “Legal Aid Coordinator Application – DANFE” by 20/02/2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

DANFE is an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourages women and qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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