CVE and Inclusive Experts (2 Positions)

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), re-established by proclamation No. 1133/2011, is the constitutionally mandated body to conduct elections, organize referendum and regulate political parties in Ethiopia. NEBE is working to boost its’ institutional strength with a special focus on enhancement of human resource capacity. Accordingly, NEBE would like to invite applicants for Civic & Voters Education and Inclusive Expert position who meet the following requirements.

Required number: Two

Reports to: Head of Regional Office

Duty station: Shashemene, Gode

Duration: Permanent

Salary: As per the organization salary scale (Competitive)

Job Summary

The CVE and Inclusive Expert is responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs focused on civic education and public engagement at regional level. This role involves curriculum development, training facilitation, and capacity-building initiatives to enhance public understanding of civic responsibilities, democratic principles, and participation in civic life.

The Expert also plays a vital role in supporting the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Department at HQ by implementing and adapting GESI initiatives at the local government level. This position is focused on promoting gender equality, disability inclusion, Internal Displacement persons and other Marginalized communities within electoral processes and ensuring that local practices align with national standards and policies.

Duties and responsibilities

Curriculum Development

• Develop comprehensive and gender-sensitive civic and voter education curricula
• Integrate innovative and interactive methodologies to ensure effective learning outcomes.
• Stay abreast of evolving civic education trends and incorporate best practices into curriculum development.

Training Facilitation

• Conduct training sessions for diverse stakeholders, including Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), election officials, and community leaders.
• Tailor training programs to address specific gender-related challenges and opportunities in civic engagement.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment that promotes active participation

Capacity Building

• Build the capacity of CSOs, community leaders, and other stakeholders in civic and voter education.
• Provide targeted support to enhance gender mainstreaming within organizations and electoral processes.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Cultivate and maintain partnerships with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and community organizations.
• Collaborate with diverse groups to ensure the effective delivery of civic and voter education initiatives.

Evaluation and Impact Assessment

• Develop and implement mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating civic education programs in collaboration with other departments special with PMEAL
• Conduct gender-sensitive impact assessments to measure the effectiveness of CVE training initiatives

Resource Development

• Identify funding opportunities and contribute to proposal development for civic and voter education projects.
• Effectively manage resources to ensure the sustainability of programs.
• Continuously update and improve resources to align with evolving Civic education needs

Advocacy and Public Awareness

• Advocate for policies and practices that promote inclusive civic and voter education.
• Develop, implement, and promote public awareness campaigns, public events, community outreach to encourage active civic participation at regional level
• Collaborate with media and communication teams to raise awareness about civic and voter education initiatives at regional level

Gender Analysis

• Conduct gender analyses to identify and address barriers to women’s participation in civic processes and inequalities within various programs and projects
• Integrate gender-sensitive approaches into all aspects of civic and voter education programs.

Program Development

• Design and implement new civic and voter education initiatives based on identified needs and challenges in collaboration with other program teams
• Ensure program activities align with gender equality principles and promote social inclusion

Training and Capacity Building

• Provide ongoing training and capacity-building sessions for project staff and partners on gender equality concepts, methodologies, and best practices to enable program teams to mainstream gender considerations in their respective projects and programs
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the organization.
• Organize training sessions and workshops for branch staff, election officials, and stakeholders to promote understanding of GESI principles, including gender sensitivity, disability inclusion and other Marginalized communities.
• Translate GESI related training materials, brochure, etc that are relevant to the local context and culture

  Monitoring and Evaluation

• Develop gender specific indicators and tools to monitor and evaluate the impact of the gender related interventions
• Establish and implement robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks
• Regularly assess program effectiveness and recommend adjustments for improvement in gender sensitive manner
• Collect disaggregation of data related to gender, disability and marginalized communities at the local level, ensuring alignment with HQ’s data management strategies.
• Develop GESI specific indicators and tools to monitor and evaluate the impact of across interventions.
• Collaborate with HQ on monitoring and evaluation activities, providing insights and local data to inform overall assessments.
• Ensure that GESI principles are integrated into all activities at the regional office level.
• Regularly assess program effectiveness and recommend adjustments for improvement in GESI sensitive manner
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of program activities, outcomes, and lessons learned highlighting the impact of GESI-focused interventions
• Contribute to the preparation and execution of the annual GESI plan at the branch level, ensuring alignment with the HQ’s strategic objectives.
• Monitor progress and report on activities undertaken to fulfill GESI goals.

Advocacy and Awareness

• Engage in advocacy efforts to promote civic education policies and gender-inclusive practices, both within organization and externally
• Raise public awareness on the importance of civic participation and gender equality

Research and Innovation

• Stay informed about emerging trends and research in civic education and gender dynamics.
• Introduce innovative approaches and technologies to enhance program impact.

  Documentation and Reporting

• Ensure comprehensive documentation of program activities, outcomes, and lessons learned highlighting the impact of gender-focused interventions
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate reports to relevant stakeholders.

  Facilitation of Disability Inclusion, IDPs and Marginalized Groups Assessments:

  • Assist the HQ GESI Department in conducting local gender analyses and audits to identify specific needs and barriers within the community.
  • Contribute to the documentation of findings and recommendations to enhance local GESI implementation
  • Support the implementation of disability inclusion, IDPs assessments, and institutional disability audits conducted at the regional level.
  • Conduct gender and disability inclusion audits regularly at the regional level.
  • Work with local stakeholders to ensure the needs of people with disabilities (PWD) and IDPs and other Marginalized communities are identified and addressed in the electoral process.

Policy and legal framework Development:

• Collaborate with HQ to customize sexual harassment policies and procedures for local use, ensuring they are applied effectively during the electoral process and at the branch office level.
• Provide input and feedback on GESI-related policy development based on local context and experiences.
• Assist in the development of guidelines for gender mainstreaming, disability inclusion and marginalized communities that reflect the regional context.
• Ensure that guidelines are disseminated effectively to local targets and community stakeholders

Education and Work Experience:

• Master or BA degree in Education, Gender and Inclusion, Curriculum Development, or related fields
• 5 years for Masters or 7 years for BA

Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of electoral processes and regional operations.
• Reporting and documentation capabilities.
• Managing complex payrolls.
• Proficiency in local and Federal languages is preferable.

Know-How (Skills) (Technical competencies):

• Basic knowledge of electoral processes, procedures, and legal frameworks.
• Excellent project planning and coordination skills.
• Familiarity with security protocols related to elections.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to ethical standards and impartiality.
• Financial management skills for budget planning.
• Proficiency in election-related software and tools.
• Not a member of a political party.

Behavioural competencies:

• Adaptability/ flexibility
  • Team Player
  • Conflict resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical thinking
  • Collaborations
  • Working under stressful conditions