Junior Political Parties Expert I

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 Junior Political Parties Expert I position who meet the following requirements.

Required number: One

Reports to: Head, Political Parties Affairs Department

Duty station: NEBE Head Quarter, Addis Ababa

Duration: Permanent

Salary: As per the organization salary scale (Competitive)

Job Summary

Junior Political Parties Expert I responsible to facilitate the registration of political parties and ensures activities of political parties are compliant with the legal framework.

Duties and responsibilities

• In consultation with Management, handle and review political party compliances before and after registration;
• Support on the development documents linked with political parties support and others;
• Assist in preparation of strategies and operational plans for engagement with political parties, civil society, media, and donor partners;
• Provide logistics for events, such as conferences, workshops, seminars, and meetings organized by the department;
• Support the preparation and assembly of briefing materials for events, as needed;
• Develop a good working relationship with relevant departments within the NEBE to better liaise on events or activities that bring departments together;
• Organize a user friendly and easily accessible filing systems;
• Monitor changes within NEBE’s work or operations plan and communicate them to the departments accordingly;
• Assist in procurement of equipment, supplies and services in a transparent way;
• Support the preparation, publication and dissemination of information materials to responsible department;
• Provide secretarial services for immediate supervisors;
• Support in organizing of trainings for political parties and others;
• Support in the preparation of reports, background papers, studies, concept notes, talking points, and work plans assigned by the supervisor; and
• Implement other legal tasks assigned by the NEBE Management Board.
• Handle any other assignments as per the direction given from the supervisor.

Qualification

Education and Work Experience

3 years for Bachelor | 0 years for Masters in Law, political Science, Human Rights, International Relations or any related field.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of international and local legal frameworks governing political parties and elections
• Knowledge of conflict resolution mechanisms
• Ability to document files scientifically
• Capacity to conduct research and briefs

Know-How (Skills) (Technical competencies):

• Knowledge of Ethiopia’s political context;
• Knowledge of the electoral cycle approach, election observation/electoral assistance is a must;
• Strong planning, communication and writing skills;
• Excellent computer literacy;
• Excellent working level of English and Amharic languages; in both writing and speaking;

Behavioural competencies:

• Not member of a political party.
• Enthusiastic team player;
• Ability to perform effectively under high pressure, hardship conditions and long working hours;
• Ability to work with senior management;
• Willingness to adhere to all principles of confidentiality;
• Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness;
• Good negotiation skills;
• Sound analytical judgment;
• Ability to prioritize work, multi-task and meet deadlines;
• High sense of integrity, have a strong ethical and moral principles, confidentiality and initiating sound judgment.
• An energetic self-starter with resilience, pace, interpersonal flexibility and comfort with ambiguity to succeed within the evolving and sometimes demanding context;
• Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility, responsibility, integrity, team work, self- motivation, preparedness to work off-time;
• Ability to work with result-orientated and efficient manner;
• Capacity to handle sensitive political issues with diplomacy and in a responsible and flexible manner;