National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) – Vacancy Announcement 2026
Organization: National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE)
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Deadline: May 3, 2026
Employment Type: Full Time
Number of Positions: 3
About NEBE
The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) is an independent organization established under Article 102 of the FDRE Constitution. Since its inception, NEBE has conducted five national elections, two local elections, and six referendums.
In 2019, reforms under Proclamation No. 1133/2019 restructured the Board to five full‑time members serving six‑year terms, with expanded powers and duties to ensure impartial, transparent, and credible electoral processes.
Position 1: Monitoring and Evaluation Expert
Duty Station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa
Qualifications
- BA/BSc/MA/MSc in Project Planning & Management, Economics, Statistics, or related fields.
- 7 years (Bachelor) or 5 years (Master) relevant experience.
Skills & Competencies
- Expertise in M&E methodologies and best practices.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to develop M&E plans and indicators.
- Proficiency in reporting and documentation.
- Knowledge of risk management and internal monitoring systems.
- Capacity‑building and training experience.
- Commitment to transparency, ethics, and accountability.
Position 2: Media Monitoring Expert
Duty Station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa
Qualifications
- BA or Master’s in Journalism, Communication, Statistics, or related fields.
- 7 years (Bachelor) or 5 years (Master) relevant experience.
- Mandatory training/certification in news features and statistics.
Skills & Competencies
- Knowledge of media monitoring tools and data interpretation.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills.
- Excellent communication and attention to detail.
Position 3: Head of Human Resources Management (HRM) Department
Duty Station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa
Qualifications
- PhD/MA/MBA in Human Resource & Organizational Development, Business Management, Public Administration, or related fields.
Experience
- PhD holders: Minimum 8 years relevant experience, including 4 years in leadership.
- MA/MBA holders: Minimum 10 years relevant experience, including 4 years in leadership.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent management and talent handling skills.
- Knowledge of HR software and modern HR practices.
- Strong coaching, mentoring, and capacity‑building abilities.
- Results‑oriented, resilient, and adaptable.
- Strategic and technical HR expertise.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants must submit:
- Application letter explaining suitability for the role.
- Updated CV.
- Contact details of three referees.
Apply Online: NEBE Application Portal
Deadline: May 3, 2026 (within 10 days of announcement).
Important Notes:
- Save application letter & resume using your full name.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.