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 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.
National Election Board of Ethiopia would like to invites competent and interested candidates for the following position.
Position: Election Operations Advisor to the Chairperson
Education and Work Experience:
MA degree or PHD in Management, Economics, Project Management, Business administration or public administration and other related fields.
9 years for Masters or 7 years for PHD (4 years in leadership position)
Know-How (Skills) (Technical competencies):
Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in operational planning and logistics.
Budget management expertise.
Conflict resolution and problem-solving capabilities.
High ethical standards and integrity.
Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently within a team.
Familiarity with electoral processes is a plus.
Duties and responsibilities
Primary responsibilities of the Operations Advisor:
Providing strategic expert advice to the Chairperson on operational matters, including approval of election planning, logistics and resource management.
Assisting in the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures to enhance the efficiency of NEBE’s electoral activities.
Monitoring operational processes and identifying areas for improvement to streamline electoral operations.
Election Planning and Logistics
Oversee and approve election plans and logistics for various electoral processes.
Resource Management
Oversee the appropriateness and approve budget planning, resource allocation, procurement and allocation of election materials.
Capacity Building and Training
Provide training and capacity-building opportunities for the NEBE staff involved in operational activities to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Risk Management and Contingency Planning
Regularly identify potential operational risks and develop contingency plans to address challenges.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with other NEBE’s departments, regional offices and external stakeholders to ensure smooth and successful operational activities.
Ethical Guidelines
Reinforce ethical principles, including integrity, impartiality and accountability, in all actions and decisions of the election process.
Communication, Reporting and Conflict Resolution
Establish communication channels and reporting mechanisms within the Chairperson’s Office and with other relevant operational units for effective coordination.
Resolves conflicts or challenges related to operational matters. Continuous Improvement
Encourage a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and learning within the operational activities of the NEBE.
Any other duties as assigned by your line manager
Duty station: Addis Ababa
Deadline: August 25, 2025
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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