Centre for Justice (CJ) Job Vacancy
Centre for Justice (CJ) is one of Ethiopia’s main independent civil society organizations working for systemic and service changes of the Ethiopian Criminal Justice System. Its establishment was spearheaded by individuals who sought to improve things they came across during their incarceration.
CJ blends practical interventions and advocacy campaigns to improve the criminal justice system in general and the condition of inmates in Ethiopia in particular. It stands for human rights and works for their protection and realization through a mix of practical interventions and advocacy works that improve conditions for inmates both at the systemic and service levels at the national and prison levels.
Position: Intern (Graphic Design, Project, Communication, Accountant, and Legal Aid Provision)
Experience: 0 year or new graduate.
he core areas of the programme comprise Humane Criminal justice System , Green Prisons (Clean and Renewable Energy Solutions); Technology and Innovations in Prisoners’ Rights; Human Rights in Criminal Justice System; Accountability and Transparency ; Access to Justice &Legal Empowerment ; Prison Industry Hub and Organic Prison Farm as a Strategy for Prisoners Rehabilitation and Prison Internal Revenue Transformation ; Correction, Rehabilitation and Community Reintegration of Inmates ; Non-Custodial Alternatives; Health in Detention: Mental, Physical, and Substance Use; Coordination and Governance.
Our pillars for change over the next four years, ensuring humane treatmnet, dignity and respect for the fundamental rights of all detainees remain at the heart of prison and penal reform.
Pillar 1: Human Rights in Criminal Justice System,
Pillar2: Monitoring Places of Detention
Pillar 3: Rule of Law , Justice and Governance ,
Pillar 4: Green Prisons (Clean and Renewable Energy Solutions)
Pillar 5: SMART PRISONS: Technologies and Innovation,
Pillar 6: Non-custodial alternatives to imprisonment
Pillar 7: Rehabilitation and Reintegration
Pillar 8: Correctional Staff Basic Training,
Pillar 9: Prison Industry Hub and Organic Prison Farm as a Strategy for Prisoners Rehabilitation and Prison Internal Revenue Transformation,
Pillar 10: Prisoners Health Care: Mental , Physical and Substance Abuse:
Pillar 11: Coordination ,Collaboration and Networking
Pillar 12: Institutional Development,
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Addis Ababa
Deadline: January 27, 2026
How To Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates shall submit their motivation letter along with their non- returnable recent CV via Email: kumsa@centerforjustice-ethiopia.org
