The Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association (EWLA) is a non-profit women’s advocacy group founded by Ethiopian women lawyers. It was legally registered in 1995 and began operation in 1996. EWLA is headquartered in Addis Ababa and has six branches in Bahir Dar, Assosa, Hawassa, Adama/Nazareth, Diredawa and Gambella. The branch/regional offices are supported by 53 trained voluntary committee members organized at woreda and zonal levels; these offices provide structures to reach women at grass root level in Ethiopia.
EWLA’s vision is to see a country where women are equal to men and articulates its mission as promoting the economic, political, social and legal rights of women and assist them to secure full protection of their rights under the Constitution of Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and other international human rights conventions.
Position: Intern Legal Aid Providers
Competencies
- Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organization to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:
Professional competencies:
- A University degree in law (LLB) with 0 years of experience;
- Experience of legal aid provision at law schools legal aid centers or worked as an intern at legal aid centers is advantageous;
- Have sufficient knowledge on the Ethiopian legal system; the criminal justice system of Ethiopia; the Ethiopian criminal and procedural laws; Constitutional right to access to Justice through legal aid services and the National and International legal framework on the rights of persons arrested in police stations and prisons;
Personal Qualities:
- The ability to explain legal matters clearly in non-legal language;
- A passion for justice and fairness and for the respect of Human Rights;
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities, carries out multiple tasks simultaneously, and meets deadlines;
- Ability to work under pressure and with limited supervision in a challenging environment;
- Excellent communication skills including written communications;
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Amharic languages. Knowledge of additional local languages is an advantage.
- Computer literate and skills;
- Excellent documentation skills;
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting gender equality and protecting the rights of marginalized groups.
The legal aid providers will be responsible for the following:
- Provide legal advice for women prisoners and detainees during court proceedings and police investigations.
- Manage cases effectively, including documentation, follow-ups, and communication with relevant authorities.
- Prepare regular reports on activities conducted, challenges faced, and recommendations for improving legal aid services.
- Render the legal aid services in accordance with ethical standard of lawyers.
Location:
- For Women Prisoners and Detainees in Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa
- For Women in IDP Camps in Benishangul Gumuz (Asosa), Gonder and Debre Birhan
Deadline: May 28, 2025
How To Apply
Interested applicants should submit Cover letter, CV and other credential documents in the application procedure section of this vacancy through the following address:
In person: for Addis Ababa Head office, for Diredawa, Diredawa Branch office, Email – ewlajobs2020@gmail.com
In person: for Benishangul Gumuza Assossa branch office, for Gonder and Debrebirhan, Bahirdar Branch office, Email – ewlajobs2020@gmail.com
Contact person phone: +252 11 550 8782/+251 948342274
NB:
Please write the vacancy position to “Intern Legal Aid Providers for Addis Ababa/Dire Dawa” as the subject line of your email.
Please write the vacancy position to “Intern Legal Aid Providers for Benishangul Gumuz/Gonder/Debre Birhan” as the subject line of your email.