National Election Board of Ethiopia Vacancy 2026

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: Political Parties Liaison Expert

Education and Work Experience: 

• MA/M.Sc./BA in political Science, Development Studies, Human Rights, law or related field.
• 7 years and Bachelor | 5 years and Masters

Skill Requirements:

• Sound knowledge of political systems, electoral processes, and political party dynamics.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and diplomatic skills, with the ability to build relationships and facilitate dialogues.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex political situations and provide insightful analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Ethical mindset with a commitment to transparency, impartiality, and democratic values.

Duty station: NEBE Head Quarter, Addis Ababa

Position 2: Head, Branch Offices

Education and Work Experience: 

• 8 years and Ph. D | 10 years for Masters in Law, Political Science, Human Rights, Project Management, Management 
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a leadership position

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of people aspect of Change management methodologies, approaches and models
• Strong organizational skills 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ethical mind-set with a commitment to transparency, integrity.
• Strong grasp of democratic institutions principles;
• Ability to write and speak the federal working language, the regional language and English; knowledge of additional international and local language will be an asset;
• Strong knowledge and experience, human resource management, finance, procurement and logistics; processes.
• Knowledge of government institutions working procedure and willingness to create a conducive work environment and to work as a member of a team;
• Handles confidential and politically sensitive issues in a responsible and mature manner.

Duty station: NEBE Head Quarter, Addis Ababa

Position 3: Finance Expert

Education and Work Experience:

• Masters or BA degree in Accounting & Finance, Economics, Management or related fields.
• 5 years for Masters or 7 years for BA.

Technical Competencies:

• Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis tools, and financial management.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial concepts to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Ethical mindset with a commitment to transparency, integrity, and responsible financial practices.

Duty station: NEBE Head Quarter, Addis Ababa

Deadline: October 22, 2026