SNV is a not-for-profit international development organization. Founded in the Netherlands 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in more than 26 of countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses, and organizations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.

SNV, Netherlands Development Organization, is operating in Ethiopia since the 1970s. Currently, SNV Ethiopia is working in eight regional states and the two city administrations of Ethiopia, providing technical assistance and program implementation in Agriculture, WASH, and Energy Sectors. SNV is an open and learning organization that focuses on improving the lives of Ethiopian through a market-based approach inclusive of women and youth. In its new Strategic Plan period (2019 – 2022), SNV will more explicitly aim for systems change including strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets that help many more to escape poverty beyond our projects. For more information on SNV's operations.

Job Requirements

• The Service Provider shall be recognized and authorized by the applicable laws of Ethiopia and licensed with the relevant authority (for example, admitted to the Bar)

• The Service Provider shall be a highly reputable entity, with previous and current experience of working in the international development sector, and with Non-Governmental Organizations and shall have a strong and solid network in the Country. Evidence of outputs delivered for past and current customers, and presence of strong and solid should be provided where possible.

• A minimum of five (5) years of legal experience practicing in complex corporate transactions, preferably with exposure to governance and international NGOs matters

• Ability to provide professional certificate and license to work in Ethiopia along with comprehensive knowledge of the Ethiopian legal framework and preferably international laws

• An understanding of the laws, regulations and rules applicable to the Agency for Civil Society organizations (ACOS) or a related regulatory environment will be considered as an asset.

• Demonstrated experience of the legal environment in Ethiopian and/or developing context with an extensive track record of working with INGO or NGO.

• Understanding of the local civil and penal codes and proclamation and procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to provide business-oriented legal advice and recommendations

• Strong communication skills with ability to present clear and practical legal arguments

• Excellent business judgment

• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment and to adapt quickly to changing priorities

• Ability to influence others and to gain support for his/her ideas

•  Excellent interpersonal skills and a firm’s capacity to build strong working relationships across the organization

• Proficiency in English

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with attention to details and thoroughness

• Excellent organizational skills, effectively managing priorities while meeting timelines.

• Ability to represent and provide services of the organization's legal issues in the regional part of Ethiopia.

How to Apply

Fill out the application form through this LINK and Submit the application in person to SNV Ethiopia, Roosevelt St., On the way from AU to Mexico Square, next to Shebele Clinic, For further information contact Tel.0116166232