National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) Job Vacancy Announcement 2026

The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) is inviting qualified and motivated professionals to apply for several vacant positions. These opportunities are based in Addis Ababa and are open to candidates with relevant educational backgrounds and work experience.

Position 1: Junior Political Parties Expert I

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Political Science, Human Rights, International Relations, or a related field with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Master's Degree in the above fields with no prior work experience required.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Good understanding of Ethiopian and international laws governing elections and political parties.
• Knowledge of conflict resolution approaches.
• Ability to organize and maintain documentation accurately.
• Strong research, analytical, and report-writing skills.

Position 2: Executive Assistant to the CEO

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Management, Secretarial Science, Office Management, or a related field.

Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree holders: 4 years of relevant experience.
• Master's Degree holders: 2 years of relevant experience.

Required Skills:

• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Experience managing schedules, appointments, and official documents.
• Good record-keeping and documentation skills.
• Budget management and resource coordination skills.
• Ability to organize meetings and events is an added advantage.

Position 3: Head of Human Resources Management (HRM) Department

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• PhD, MA, or MBA in Human Resource & Organizational Development, Business Management, Public Administration, or a related discipline.

Experience:

• PhD: Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, including 4 years in a leadership role.
• MA/MBA: Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including 4 years in a leadership role.

Position 4: Head of Political Parties Affairs Department

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• Master's Degree or PhD in Law, Political Science, Human Rights, International Relations, or a related field.

Experience:

• Master's Degree: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• PhD: Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• At least 4 years must be in a leadership position.

Required Skills:

• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Position 5: Political Parties Support Expert

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Law, Political Science, Human Rights, International Relations, or a related field.

Experience:

• Master's Degree: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's Degree: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.

Required Skills:

• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities.

Position 6: Political Parties Documentation and Analysis Expert

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Law, Political Science, Human Rights, International Relations, or a related field.

Experience:

• Master's Degree: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's Degree: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.

Required Skills:

• Strong communication skills.
• Analytical and critical thinking ability.

Workplace:

Addis Ababa

Application Deadline:

July 22, 2026