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 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.

Position 1: Executive Assistant

Reports to: Deputy Board Chairperson

Duty station: NEBE Head Quarter, Addis Ababa

Duration: Permanent

Salary: As per the organization salary scale (Competitive)

Primary responsibilities of the Executive Assistant:

Provide administrative support to the Deputy Chairperson, including managing schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements to ensure efficient time management.
Handle official communications, correspondence, and record-keeping for the Deputy Chairperson’s Office, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
Assisting in preparing and organizing meetings, conferences, and official events.
Serving as a liaison between the Chairperson and other NEBE’s departments, regional offices and external stakeholders.
Coordination and Communication
Coordinate with other NEBE’s departments and relevant stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
Confidentiality and Integrity
Exhibit confidentiality and uphold ethical principles in all interactions and activities of the Deputy Chairperson’s Office.
Documentation
Ensure timely and accurate documentation of activities within the Deputy Chairperson’s Office.
Budget and Resource Management
Assist in managing the budget and resources allocated to the Deputy Chairperson’s Office, ensuring optimal use and adherence to financial guidelines.
Support to Chairperson’s Initiatives
Support to initiatives and projects led by the Deputy Chairperson, ensuring their successful execution.
Provides effective administrative support, contributing to the Deputy Chairperson’s successful leadership and NEBE’s electoral objectives in Ethiopia.
Any other duties as assigned by your line manager.

Specification:

Education and Work Experience:

BA or MA degree in Management, Secretarial and Office Management, Public Administration, Law, Political Science or related fields.
4 or 2-years relevant experience.

Position 2: Election Operation Planning Expert

Reports to: Head, Election Operation Department

Duty station: NEBE Head Quarter, Addis Ababa

Duration: Permanent

Salary: As per the organization salary scale

Election Operations Planning Expert is responsible for:

Develop comprehensive election plans, and prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports and ensuring the effective execution of electoral activities.
Conduct assessment in election areas and forward lessons.
Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation activity.
The Election Operations Planning Expert upholds ethical principles, ensures accurate data management, and contributes to efficient desk coordination.

Duties and responsibilities

Preparation of election Operation plan and report
preparation of election Operation schedule
Prepare forms used for election execution
Prepare voting papers and documents and monitors the purchase
collaborating with the Head of Election Operations, supporting security measures

Education and Work Experience:

Masters or BA degree in Management, Economics, Law, Project Management, Business administration or public administration and other related fields
5 years for master’s or 7 years for BA

Training

Project or program management

Knowledge:

Strong understanding of electoral processes and regional operations.
Reporting and documentation capabilities.
Managing complex payrolls.
Not a member of a political party.

Position 3: Regional Field Operations Desk Coordinator

Reports to: Head, Election Legal Department

Duty station: NEBE Head Quarter, Addis Ababa

Duration: Permanent

Salary: As per the organization salary scale

Requirements on academic qualification:

MA/BA in Business Management, Public Administration , Political Science and International Relations, Law, and related social science fields.
7 years for Masters or 8 years for BA relevant experience of which 4 years on leadership position.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Ability to establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships;
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment;
Ability to remain highly organized while handling multiple tasks under tight deadlines;
Demonstrate initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness;

Position 4: Junior HRM Expert II

Reports to: Head, HRM Department

Duty station: NEBE Head Quarter, Addis Ababa

Duration: Permanent

Salary: As per the organization salary scale

Job Summary

Junior HRM Expert II is responsible for to Manage the budget, prepare financial reports, and ensure all financial transactions in comply with project agreements.

Duties and responsibilities

Assist in the onboarding process, ensuring new employees are integrated smoothly into the workplace.
Address employee concerns, conflicts, and grievances in a fair and timely manner.
Provide guidance to employees and managers on HR policies and procedures.
Support the development of career growth plans for employees.

Education and Work Experience:

Masters or BA degree in HRM or Management or Business administration or Business management or public administration and development management
4 years and Bachelor | 2 years and Masters

Position 5: Deputy Head – Archives and Institutional Memory Department

Reports to: Head, Archives and Institutional Memory Department

Duty station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa

Duration: Permanent

Salary: Based on the organization’s scale

Duties and responsibilities

Primary responsibilities

Responsible for managing the creation, organization, and preservation of records related to electoral activities.
Assist in facilitating access to historical records and institutional knowledge for internal and external stakeholders.
Ensuring the continuity of institutional memory through knowledge management practices.

Education and Work Experience:

MA or Ph.D in Library Science, Management, and other relevant fields
9 years and Masters | 7 years and Ph.D. | 4 years in a leadership role
In-depth knowledge of archival standards, metadata schemas, and preservation techniques for both physical and digital records.
Proficiency in archival software and digital asset management systems.
Strong research skills and familiarity with historical research methods.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Project management skills and ability to manage archival projects from conception to completion.
Ethical mindset with a commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and the responsible stewardship of historical materials.

Position 6: Backend Developer

Reports to: ICT Project Manger

Duty station: NEBE Head Quarter, Addis Ababa

Duration: Contract (six months with the possibility of extension)

Salary: As per the organization salary scale (Competitive)

Education and Work Experience:

BSC degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or any related field
3 years related experience.Technical Skills
- Python/DRF: Expert in Django ORM, serializers, authentication.
- Go: Concurrency patterns, performance tuning, Go modules.
- Databases: PostgreSQL, Redis, ORMs (GORM, Django ORM).
- APIs: REST, gRPC, OpenAPI/Swagger.
- Tools: Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux.
- Message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
- Telecloud

Position 7: Full-Stack Software Developer

Reports to: ICT Project Manager

Duty station: NEBE Head Quarter, Addis Ababa

Duration: Contract (six months with the possibility of extension)

Salary: As per the organization salary scale (Competitive)

Education and Work Experience:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience: 5 years of professional experience in full-stack web development.

Skill Requirements:

Backend Proficiency: Strong experience with at least one of the following backend stacks:
PHP: Proven experience with modern frameworks like Laravel or Symfony.
Python: Proven experience with Django or Django REST Framework.
Frontend Proficiency: Strong experience with modern React, including:
React Hooks, Functional Components, and JSX.

Position 8: Mobile App Developer

Reports to: ICT Project Manager

Duty station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa

Duration: Six months with the possibility of Extension

Salary: As per the organization’s salary scale

Education and Experience

BSc. CS, CE, SE, and related fields with min 3 yrs of experience
Technical Skills
- Flutter & Dart: 2+ years of production-level experience.
  - UI/UX: Expertise in Material Design/Cupertino widgets, custom animations.
  - State Management: Provider, Riverpod, or Bloc patterns.
  - Backend Integration: Firebase (Auth, Firestore), REST/GraphQL, WebSockets.
  - Tools: Android Studio/Xcode, Git, JIRA.

Position 9: Database Administrator

Reports to: ICT Project Manager

Duty station: NEBE Head Quarter, Addis Ababa

Duration: Contract (Six months with the possibility of extension)

Salary: As per the organization salary scale (Competitive)

Education andWork Experience:

BSC degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or related field.
3 years related experience.

Training

Professional Certification in any of the databases (Oracle, SQL Server, Postgres , Mysql )

Knowledge:

Experience in data replication and designing using MSSQL/Oracle/Postgress Server systems and implementatio
Experience in Windows Server operation systems and Linux
Working Knowledge of virtualization, virtual Machines, vmware and SAN Storage.
Thorough knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL)
Experience in programming in any of the following programming languages Java ,PHP, Python, Javascript, Crystal Reports, Jaspersoft

Position 10: DevOps Engineer

Reports to: ICT Project Manager

Duty station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa

Duration: Six Months with the possibility of Extension

Salary: As per the organization’s salary scale

Education and Experience

BSc. CS, CE, SE and related fields with min 3 yrs of experience

Technical Skills

Cloud Platforms: AWS/GCP/Azure (certifications preferred).
- Containers & K8s: Docker, Nomad, Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD a plus).
- CI/CD Tools: GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, Jenkins.
- Scripting: Bash, Python, or Go.
- Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana, ELK.

Position 11: Cyber Security Expert

BSc. CS, CE, SE, and related fields with min 3 years of experience in this position.

Technical Skills:

Strong knowledge of network security, cryptography, malware analysis, cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), and zero-trust architecture.
Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation.

Duty station: NEBE Head Quarter, Addis Ababa

Deadline: September 24, 2026

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