National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) Vacancy 2026 – 11 Positions
National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE)
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Role description
The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) is an independent organization established under Article 102 of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. NEBE is inviting qualified applicants to apply for 11 positions at its headquarters in Addis Ababa.
Available Positions
Cyber Security Expert Junior HRM Expert II Election Operation Planning Expert Regional Field Operations Desk Coordinator DevOps Engineer Database Administrator Mobile App Developer Full-Stack Software Developer Backend Developer Deputy Head – Archives and Institutional Memory Department Executive Assistant
1. Cyber Security Expert
Education and Experience
BSc degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience in the relevant position.
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of network security, cryptography, malware analysis, cloud security, including AWS, Azure, or GCP, and zero-trust architecture. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation.
Duty Station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa
2. Junior HRM Expert II
Education and Work Experience
Master's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Management, Business Administration, Business Management, Public Administration and Development Management, or a related field. Experience requirement: 4 years for Bachelor's degree holders. 2 years for Master's degree holders.
Knowledge
Knowledge of the people aspect of change management methodologies, approaches, and models. Knowledge of human resource concepts and their application, including Ethiopian Labour Law and employment-related regulations. Knowledge of HR policies, procedures, modern practices, approaches, and trends.
Duty Station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa
3. Election Operation Planning Expert
Education and Work Experience
Master's or Bachelor's degree in Management, Economics, Law, Project Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field. Experience requirement: 5 years for Master's degree holders. 7 years for Bachelor's degree holders.
Training
Training in project or program management.
Duty Station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa
4. Regional Field Operations Desk Coordinator
Education and Experience
MA or BA degree in Business Management, Public Administration, Political Science and International Relations, Law, or a related social science field. Experience requirement: 7 years for Master's degree holders. 8 years for Bachelor's degree holders. At least 4 years of experience in a leadership position.
Duty Station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa
5. DevOps Engineer
Education and Experience
BSc degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience.
Technical Skills
Cloud Platforms: AWS, GCP, or Azure. Certifications are preferred. Containers and Kubernetes: Docker, Nomad, and Kubernetes. CKA/CKAD certification is an advantage. CI/CD Tools: GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, and Jenkins. Scripting: Bash, Python, or Go. Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana, and ELK.
Duty Station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa
6. Database Administrator
Education and Work Experience
BSc degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field. 3 years of related experience.
Training
Professional certification in any of the following databases: Oracle SQL Server PostgreSQL MySQL
Duty Station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa
7. Mobile App Developer
Education and Experience
BSc degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience. At least 2 years of production-level experience with Flutter and Dart.
Technical Skills
Flutter & Dart: Production-level development experience. UI/UX: Material Design and Cupertino widgets, including custom animations. State Management: Provider, Riverpod, or Bloc patterns. Backend Integration: Firebase Authentication, Firestore, REST/GraphQL, and WebSockets. Development Tools: Android Studio, Xcode, Git, and JIRA.
Duty Station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa
8. Full-Stack Software Developer
Education and Work Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of professional experience in full-stack web development.
Duty Station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa
9. Backend Developer
Education and Work Experience
BSc degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field. 3 years of related experience.
Technical Skills
Python/Django REST Framework: Expertise in Django ORM, serializers, and authentication. Go: Knowledge of concurrency patterns, performance tuning, and Go modules. Databases: PostgreSQL, Redis, and ORMs including GORM and Django ORM. APIs: REST, gRPC, and OpenAPI/Swagger. Tools: Git, Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux. Message Brokers: Kafka and RabbitMQ. Telecloud.
Duty Station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa
10. Deputy Head – Archives and Institutional Memory Department
Education and Work Experience
MA or PhD in Library Science, Management, or another relevant field. Experience requirement: 9 years for Master's degree holders. 7 years for PhD holders. 4 years of experience in a leadership role.
Required Knowledge and Skills
In-depth knowledge of archival standards, metadata schemas, and preservation techniques for 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 with diverse stakeholders. Project management skills and the ability to manage archival projects from conception to completion. Ethical mindset and commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and responsible stewardship of historical materials.
Duty Station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa
11. Executive Assistant
Education and Work Experience
BA or MA degree in Management, Secretarial and Office Management, Public Administration, Law, Political Science, or a related field. Relevant experience: 4 years for Bachelor's degree holders. 2 years for Master's degree holders.
Duty Station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa
Application Deadline
September 24, 2026
Available Positions
Cyber Security Expert Junior HRM Expert II Election Operation Planning Expert Regional Field Operations Desk Coordinator DevOps Engineer Database Administrator Mobile App Developer Full-Stack Software Developer Backend Developer Deputy Head – Archives and Institutional Memory Department Executive Assistant
1. Cyber Security Expert
Education and Experience
BSc degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience in the relevant position.
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of network security, cryptography, malware analysis, cloud security, including AWS, Azure, or GCP, and zero-trust architecture. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation.
Duty Station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa
2. Junior HRM Expert II
Education and Work Experience
Master's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Management, Business Administration, Business Management, Public Administration and Development Management, or a related field. Experience requirement: 4 years for Bachelor's degree holders. 2 years for Master's degree holders.
Knowledge
Knowledge of the people aspect of change management methodologies, approaches, and models. Knowledge of human resource concepts and their application, including Ethiopian Labour Law and employment-related regulations. Knowledge of HR policies, procedures, modern practices, approaches, and trends.
Duty Station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa
3. Election Operation Planning Expert
Education and Work Experience
Master's or Bachelor's degree in Management, Economics, Law, Project Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field. Experience requirement: 5 years for Master's degree holders. 7 years for Bachelor's degree holders.
Training
Training in project or program management.
Duty Station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa
4. Regional Field Operations Desk Coordinator
Education and Experience
MA or BA degree in Business Management, Public Administration, Political Science and International Relations, Law, or a related social science field. Experience requirement: 7 years for Master's degree holders. 8 years for Bachelor's degree holders. At least 4 years of experience in a leadership position.
Duty Station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa
5. DevOps Engineer
Education and Experience
BSc degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience.
Technical Skills
Cloud Platforms: AWS, GCP, or Azure. Certifications are preferred. Containers and Kubernetes: Docker, Nomad, and Kubernetes. CKA/CKAD certification is an advantage. CI/CD Tools: GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, and Jenkins. Scripting: Bash, Python, or Go. Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana, and ELK.
Duty Station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa
6. Database Administrator
Education and Work Experience
BSc degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field. 3 years of related experience.
Training
Professional certification in any of the following databases: Oracle SQL Server PostgreSQL MySQL
Duty Station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa
7. Mobile App Developer
Education and Experience
BSc degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience. At least 2 years of production-level experience with Flutter and Dart.
Technical Skills
Flutter & Dart: Production-level development experience. UI/UX: Material Design and Cupertino widgets, including custom animations. State Management: Provider, Riverpod, or Bloc patterns. Backend Integration: Firebase Authentication, Firestore, REST/GraphQL, and WebSockets. Development Tools: Android Studio, Xcode, Git, and JIRA.
Duty Station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa
8. Full-Stack Software Developer
Education and Work Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of professional experience in full-stack web development.
Duty Station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa
9. Backend Developer
Education and Work Experience
BSc degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field. 3 years of related experience.
Technical Skills
Python/Django REST Framework: Expertise in Django ORM, serializers, and authentication. Go: Knowledge of concurrency patterns, performance tuning, and Go modules. Databases: PostgreSQL, Redis, and ORMs including GORM and Django ORM. APIs: REST, gRPC, and OpenAPI/Swagger. Tools: Git, Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux. Message Brokers: Kafka and RabbitMQ. Telecloud.
Duty Station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa
10. Deputy Head – Archives and Institutional Memory Department
Education and Work Experience
MA or PhD in Library Science, Management, or another relevant field. Experience requirement: 9 years for Master's degree holders. 7 years for PhD holders. 4 years of experience in a leadership role.
Required Knowledge and Skills
In-depth knowledge of archival standards, metadata schemas, and preservation techniques for 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 with diverse stakeholders. Project management skills and the ability to manage archival projects from conception to completion. Ethical mindset and commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and responsible stewardship of historical materials.
Duty Station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa
11. Executive Assistant
Education and Work Experience
BA or MA degree in Management, Secretarial and Office Management, Public Administration, Law, Political Science, or a related field. Relevant experience: 4 years for Bachelor's degree holders. 2 years for Master's degree holders.
Duty Station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa
Application Deadline
September 24, 2026