Political Parties Support Expert

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 Political Parties Support Expert 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

Political Parties Support Expert is responsible for facilitate the registration of political parties and ensure 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.

Education and Work Experience:

• 7 years for Bachelor | 5 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;

Behavioral competencies:

• Ability to perform effectively under high pressure, hardship conditions and long working hours;
• Enthusiastic team player;
• 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;

Mandatory Requirement:

• Not member of political party.