⚖️ Centre for Justice (CJ) Internship Vacancy 2026

Centre for Justice Internship 2026 – CJ is Ethiopia’s premier civil society organization working to reform the criminal justice system. Founded by individuals with lived experience of incarceration, CJ blends advocacy, innovation, and practical interventions to champion human rights. This internship offers new graduates a unique opportunity to gain professional experience while contributing to systemic change, rehabilitation, and reintegration efforts in Ethiopia.

📌 Position: Internship

Fields Available:

• Graphic Design
• Project Management
• Communication
• Accounting
• Legal Aid Provision

Employment Type: Internship Hours: Full‑time Experience: 0 years (new graduates encouraged to apply) Salary: Negotiable Location: 3 positions in Adama, 3 positions in Addis Ababa Deadline: January 27, 2026

🌍 Background

CJ develops and promotes fair, effective, and proportionate responses to criminal justice problems. It works to uphold the rule of law, justice, and human rights, prioritizing alternatives to imprisonment and focusing on rehabilitation and reintegration.

CJ is committed to advancing SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, ensuring human rights standards are respected in detention facilities and advocating for reforms aligned with international human rights principles.

🏛 Programme Pillars

Interns will contribute to CJ’s reform pillars, which include:

1. Human Rights in Criminal Justice System
2. Monitoring Places of Detention
3. Rule of Law, Justice & Governance
4. Green Prisons (Clean & Renewable Energy Solutions)
5. SMART Prisons: Technology & Innovation
6. Non‑custodial Alternatives to Imprisonment
7. Rehabilitation & Reintegration
8. Correctional Staff Basic Training
9. Prison Industry Hub & Organic Prison Farm
10. Prisoners’ Health Care (Mental, Physical, Substance Use)
11. Coordination, Collaboration & Networking
12. Institutional Development

🙋 About You – Required Skills

• Time management
• Adaptability
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Analytical skills

📌 How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit:

• Motivation Letter
• Recent CV (non‑returnable)

Email: kumsa@centerforjustice-ethiopia.org

Deadline: January 27, 2026