Strategic Litigation and Advocacy Officer

Strategic Litigation and Advocacy Officer

About the Job

  • Type of Employment: Full-time

  • Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

  • Location Type: Office

  • Salary: Negotiable

  • Career Level: Mid Level (3-5 years)

  • Number of People Required: 1

  • Deadline: July 21st, 2026

About the Association

The Ethiopian Muslim Legal Professional Association (EMLA) is a non-profit Islamic civic organization established by a diverse network of Ethiopian Muslim legal professionals committed to address the legal challenges faced by Ethiopian Muslims and to ensure equality, justice, and rule of law for the Muslim community and all Ethiopians. EMLA was officially established on March 2025.

Position Summary

The Strategic Litigation and Advocacy Officer will lead and coordinate the Association’s strategic litigation, legal advocacy, and policy engagement initiatives. The position holder will identify cases of significant public interest, develop litigation strategies, engage with courts and relevant institutions, prepare legal submissions, and support advocacy campaigns aimed at advancing human rights, constitutional protections, and legal reforms.

The Officer will work closely with legal professionals, civil society organizations, government institutions, media outlets, and other stakeholders to promote systemic legal and policy changes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Litigation

  • Identify, assess, and recommend potential strategic litigation cases aligned with the organization’s mandate.

  • Develop litigation strategies and coordinate legal actions before domestic, regional, and international judicial and quasi-judicial bodies.

  • Draft legal briefs, petitions, complaints, amicus curiae submissions, constitutional petitions, and other legal documents.

  • Conduct legal research and prepare case analyses and litigation reports.

  • Monitor ongoing litigation and ensure proper case documentation and management.

  • Liaise with external lawyers, legal experts, and partner organizations involved in litigation efforts.

Advocacy and Policy Engagement

  • Design and implement advocacy strategies to advance legal and policy reforms.

  • Prepare policy briefs, position papers, legal opinions, and advocacy materials.

  • Engage with government institutions, policymakers, parliamentarians, judicial bodies, and regulatory agencies.

  • Coordinate public awareness and advocacy campaigns on key legal and human rights issues.

  • Represent the organization in meetings, consultations, forums, conferences, and stakeholder engagements.

  • Monitor legislative and policy developments relevant to the organization’s mission.

Research and Documentation

  • Conduct legal and policy research to support litigation and advocacy initiatives.

  • Prepare analytical reports, legal updates, and publications.

  • Develop and maintain databases on strategic cases, legal developments, and advocacy initiatives.

Partnership and Capacity Building

  • Build and maintain relationships with legal professionals, civil society organizations, academic institutions, and development partners.

  • Organize trainings, workshops, and capacity-building programs on strategic litigation and advocacy.

  • Provide technical support to partner organizations and community stakeholders.

About You

Educational Qualifications and Experiences

  • Required: Bachelor’s Degree (LL.B) in Law from a recognized university with a minimum of three (3) years of professional legal experience.

  • Preferred: LL.M in Constitutional Law, Human Rights Law, Public International Law, or related fields with a minimum of one (1) year of relevant professional legal experience.

Relevant Experience Includes

  • Litigation and legal representation.

  • Sound understanding of human rights law and advocacy methodologies.

  • Strong advocacy, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Human rights or public-interest law practice.

  • Constitutional and administrative law practice.

  • Legal research and policy analysis.

  • Work with courts, law firms, civil society organizations, academic institutions, governmental bodies, or international organizations.

Requirement Skill

  • Analytical skills

  • Adaptability

  • Communication

  • Problem solving

Reporting Line

  • Reports To: Executive Director

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should submit the following documents within 7 days from the date of the vacancy announcement:

  • Cover letter summarizing your interest in the Ethiopian Muslim Legal Professionals Association.

  • Updated CV with at least two professional references.

Submit the application via the association’s email: emlpa.org@gmail.com and write on the subject line: “Strategic Litigation and Advocacy Officer”.

For further information, please contact the association on WhatsApp at: +251983073536

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To apply for this job email your details to emlpa.org@gmail.com

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Ethiopian Muslim Legal Professionals Association(EMLPA)

  • Job Type
    Full Time
  • Location Addis Ababa
  • Salary -
  • Date posted
  • Expiration date 21st July 2026