National Election Board of Ethiopia -Vacancy Announcement
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!National Election Board of Ethiopia would like to invites competent and interested candidates for the following position.
National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) is an independent organization established in accordance with Article 102 of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. Since its establishment, the Board has organized different branch offices at both the federal and regional levels including the two administrative cities. The NEBE has conducted five national elections, two local elections, and six referendums.
Since January 2019, in an effort to reform NEBE, the House of Peoples’ Representatives enacted a new proclamation that reduced the management board to five members that serve full time for a period of six years. According to Proclamation no.1133/2019, the board has the following powers and duties.
Position 1: Finance Expert
Education and Work Experience:
- Master’s or Bachelor’s in Accounting & Finance, economics, Business, or related field
- 5 years for Masters or 7 years for BA
Knowledge
- Knowledge of financial rules and regulations
- Knowledge of tax laws
- Knowledge of Internal implementation/regulation of the organization
- Knowledge of Payroll preparation
- Accuracy and organization
- Attention to detail
- IFMIS Proficiency
- Able to work under pressure & meet tight deadlines
- Good communication skills
- Budgeting
- Not a member of a political party.
Duty station: Hosanna
Position 2: Program Assistant
Education and Work Experience:
- BA or MA degree in Management, Public Administration, Secretarial Science and Office Management, Law, Political Science or related fields.
- 3 years and Bachelor | 0 years in Masters.
- Including strong experience in event management and travel
Knowledge:
- Proficiency in written and spoken English and Amharic is required.
- Computer literate.
- Knowledge of other local languages is advantageous.
Duty station: NEBE Head Quarter, Addis Ababa
Position 3: Procurement Expert
Education and Work Experience:
- Master’s or Bachelor’s in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, management, Economics, purchasing and supplies management, Marketing or other related fields
- 5 years for Masters or 7 years for BA
Know-How (Skills) (Technical competencies):
- Knowledge of procurement regulations, industry best practices, and supply chain management.
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to establish mutually beneficial vendor relationships.
- Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of local and Federal working languages,
- Not a member of a political party.
Duty station: Hosanna
Position 4: Deputy Head, Finance and Budget Department
Education and Work Experience:
- MA degree or PHD in Economics, Accounting and Finance , Business management or related field..
- 9 years for Masters or 7 years for PHD (4 years in leadership position)In leadership, strategic Management, and program management, related job positions.
Know-How (Skills) (Technical competencies)
- In-depth knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards, and financial regulations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in financial management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ethical mindset with a commitment to transparency, integrity, and responsible financial practices.
Duty station: NEBE Head Quarter, Addis Ababa
Position 5: Head, Debre Birhan Branch Office
Education and Work Experience:
- 8 years and Ph. D | 10 years for master’s in law, Political Science, Human Rights, Project Management, Management
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a leadership position
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of people aspect of Change management methodologies, approaches and models
- Strong organizational skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ethical mind-set with a commitment to transparency, integrity.
- Strong grasp of democratic institutions principles.
- Ability to write and speak the federal working language, the regional language and English; knowledge of additional international and local language will be an asset.
- Strong knowledge and experience, human resource management, finance, and procurement processes.
Duty station: NEBE, Debre Birhan Branch Office,
Position 6: Deputy Head – Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PMEL) Department
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- MA/MSc or Ph.D. in Economics, Statistics, Math, Management, and other relevant fields
- 9 years and Masters | 7 years and Ph.D. | 4 years in a leadership role
- Knowledge of PMEA or MEAL system, preferably in the context of elections or governance-related programs.
- Knowledge of Election cycles and Strategic Management.
- Know how to think strategically and devise long-term strategies
- Familiarity with electoral laws, regulations, and processes is advantageous.
- Knowledge of and proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques.
- Knowledge of PMEL methodologies, tools, and best practices.
- Knowledge of data analytics and proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques,
Duty station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa
Deadline: January 21, 2026
How to Apply:
INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO SEND NON-RETURNABLE:
- Application letter that explains why you fit for the post and updated CV, and Three work related referees;
- Application letter & resume should be saved by full name of Applicants.
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further screening.
- Those who are interested can only apply through the attached link
- https://nebe-election.org/apply within 10 days from this announcement.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply!
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