National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE)  

National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE)

External Vacancy Announcement  

Position 20: Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Expert  

Required Qualification and Experience  

Education: MA/MSc/ BA/BSc Economics, Statistics, and related fields years of experience for Maids| 7 years and a Masters  

Duty station NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa  

Knowledge and Skills  Knowledge of the PMEA or MEAL system, preferably in the context of elections or governance-related programs.  

Knowledge of the Election cycle management  

Familiarity with electoral laws, regulations, and processes is profitable.  

Knowledge of Knowledge management, learning, and documentation  

Knowledge of data analytics and proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques.  

Knowledge of PMEL methodologies, tools, and stylish practices. 

Time Management skills,  

Relationship building and communication skills,  

Excellent written, oral communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information to different audiences,  

Proven  logical skills, which include collecting, synthesizing, and analysing it all, Strong report writing skills to internal and external partners,  

Excellent ability to identify significant capacity building opportunities, Organizational skills, with the ability to undertake multiple tasks,  

Fluency in English and Amharic required( written and spoken), Persuasion  , Adaptability/ flexibility  , Customer orientation  Persistence.  

Position 21: ICT Support Expert  

Required Qualification and Experience  Education degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Networks, and other related fields years of related experience.  

Duty station NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa  

Knowledge  Strong understanding of electoral processes and indigenous operations.  

Reporting and documentation capabilities.

Managing complex payroll.  

Not a member of a political party.  

Proficiency in original languages is preferable.  

Know- How( Skills)( Technical competencies)  

Knowledge of network protocols( e.g., TCP/ IP, DHCP, DNS)  

Proficiency in colorful operating systems( e.g., Windows, Linux)  

Strong understanding of computer hardware, software, and networking concepts  

Ability to communicate specialized information to a non-technical audience  

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.  

Understanding of cybersecurity styles, practices, and measures. 

Ability to diagnose and resolve specialized issues efficiently.  

Behavioral competencies  Adaptability/ flexibility 

Team Player  

Conflict resolution 

Problem Solving  Analytical Thinking  

Collaborations  

Working under stressful conditions  

Position 22: Procurement Contract Management Expert  

Required Qualification and Experience  

Education or an MA degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Management, Economics, purchasing and supplies management, Marketing, Law, or other related fields.  7 years and a Bachelor's | 5 years in a Master's.  

Duty station NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa  

Knowledge and Skill  

Strong negotiation, contract management, and vendor evaluation skills.  

Strong logical mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities.  Proficiency in procurement tools.  

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  

Duty station NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa  

Position 23 – Network Engineer  

Required Qualification and Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field, or original experience.  Certification CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) is required. CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or original vendor certification( JNCIA, etc.) is largely preferred.  

Experience minimum 5 years of proven experience as a Network Engineer or in a similar role.  

Duty station NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa  

Specialized Proficiency  Networking In-depth understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, 802.11, QoS).  

Tackle Hands-on experience with Cisco routers and switches (Nexus, Catalyst), firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/ Firepower), and wireless regulators.  

Network Diagnostics Solid experience with network individual, monitoring, and analysis tools.  

Security: Strong understanding of firewall management and network security principles.  

Preferred Qualifications  

Experience with cloud networking( AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute).  

Experience with software-defined networking( SDN) and network function virtualization( NFV).  

Proficiency in network automation and scripting languages( e.g., Python, Ansible, Terraform).  

Experience with VoIP and IP telephony systems.  

Knowledge of ITIL frameworks.  

Experience in( Mention your specific industry, e.g., MSP, finance, healthcare).  

Position 24: Network Technician  

Required Qualification and Experience  

Education: Associate’s degree in Information Technology, Network Administration, Computer Science, or a related field, or original specialized certification.  Certification CompTIA Network or Cisco Certified Technician (CCT) is highly desirable. CCNA is a strong plus.  Experience minimum 3 years of experience in a network support, IT support, or technician role.  Duty station NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa  Technical Knowledge 

Foundational understanding of networking concepts (TCP/ IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, Subnetting).  

Experience with network cabling standards and termination( Ethernet, fiber).  

Familiarity with network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers).  

Introductory experience with network individual tools (e.g., ping, traceroute, nslookup) and cable testers( toners, TDRs).  

Physical Requirements Ability to lift to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in tight spaces like wiring closets.  

Preferred Qualifications  

Experience with a marking system (e.g., Jira Service Desk, ServiceNow, Zendesk).  

Introductory knowledge of wireless networking principles and troubleshooting.  

Hands-on experience with specific vendors like Cisco, HPE/ Aruba, or Ubiquiti.  Any exposure to network monitoring software.  

Position 25: ICT Project Manager  

Required Qualification and Experience  

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.  

Certification PMP( Project Management Professional) certification is highly desirable. PRINCE2, Agile( CSM, PSM), or related certifications are a strong plus.  Experience Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, specifically within ICT/ IT.  

Duty station NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa  

Specialized Knowledge Solid understanding of software development life cycles( SDLC), IT infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity principles, and cloud computing (Ethiotelecom ECS, AWS, Azure, GCP).  

Methodology Proficiency: Proven experience with both Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and Waterfall methodologies, and the capability to apply a hybrid approach where applicable.  

Tool Proficiency Expert- level skill with project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project) and collaboration tools (e.g., Confluence, SharePoint, Teams, Slack).   

Budget Management Demonstrated experience building and managing project budgets.  

Position 26: Human Resources and Administration Expert  

Required Qualification and Experience  

Education: Master’s or Bachelor’s in HRM or Management or Business Administration or Business Management, Public Administration, Development Management, or related field, years for Master's or 7 years for BA  

Duty station Gambela  

Know- How (Skills) (Technical competencies)  

Strong Communication and interpersonal skills 

 Excellent customer headlining skills  

Attention to detail and Accuracy 

Problem-solving, solving  Not a member of a political party.

Position 27: ICT Support Assistant  

Required Qualification and Experience  

Education: Education Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred, but not required. Original certification or practical experience will be considered.  

Certification CompTIA A certification is a strong plus. Network or Microsoft Fundamentals (MS-900) is also salutary.  

Experience minimum 3 years of experience in an IT support or help desk role.

Applicable internship or particular hands-on experience will be considered.  

Duty station Addis Ababa  

Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of computer hardware, software, and operating systems( Windows 10/11, macOS).  

Familiarity with core Microsoft 365 applications( Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).  introductory understanding of networking concepts( TCP/ IP, DHCP, DNS, VPN, Wi- Fi).  A strong willingness and ability to quickly learn new technologies.  

Position 28: Reporting and Analytics Engineer  

Required Qualification and Experience  

An education degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science, or any other related field.  3 years of experience in the same job positions.  

Duty station Addis Ababa  

Know- How( Skills)( Technical competencies)  

Experience with BI tools( Power BI, Tableau, Looker, Sisense, or related).  

SQL Mastery (complex joins, window functions, query optimization).  

Knowledge of data warehousing (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift) and ETL tools (dbt, Airflow, Talend).  

Scripting skills (Python, R, or Bash) for data manipulation/ automation.  

Familiarity with version controls (Git) and cloud platforms (AWS/ Azure/ GCP).  

Strong communication to translate business requirements into specialized results. 

Problem-solving mindset with attention to data quality and usability.  

Ability to work in Agile/ Scrum environments.  

Experience with real-time analytics( Kafka, Spark Streaming).  

Knowledge of advanced analytics( statistical modeling, ML concepts).  

Exposure to data governance( GDPR, CCPA compliance).  

Position 29- Political Party Affairs and Election Operation Expert  

Required Qualification and Experience  

Education: Master's or BA degree in Political Science, Development Studies, Human Rights, Law, Project Management, Management, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, or any related field, and 2 years for Master's or 7 years for BA  

Duty station Adama, Shashemene, Nekemte, Jimma, Gode, Dessie, Gonder, Debre Birhan, Bonga  Know-How (Skills) (Technical competencies)  In-depth knowledge of political systems, electoral processes, procedures, regulations, and political party dynamics.  

Strong interpersonal, communication, and mentoring skills, with the ability to build rapport and credibility with diverse political stakeholders.  

Proven ability to work effectively in a cooperative team environment and across artistic contexts.  

Ethical mindset with a commitment to transparency, impartiality, and popular values.  

Strong coordination and task execution skills.  Mindfulness of security measures related to elections.  

Problem-solving skills for addressing functional challenges.  

Introductory financial management skills for resource allocation.  

Proficiency in original and Civil languages is preferable.  

Not a member of a political party.  

Behavioural competencies  

Adaptability/ flexibility  

Team Player  

Conflict resolution  

Problem-Solving  

Analytical thinking 

Collaborations  

Working under stressful conditions  

     How to Apply 

INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO SEND NON-RETURNABLE  

An application letter that explains why you are fit for the post, an updated CV, and three work-related referees.  

Application letter & resume should be saved by the full name of the applicant.  

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further screening.  

Those who are interested can only apply through the attached link 

https://nebe-election.org/apply within 10 days from this announcement.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply!