CECOE Job Vacancy – Intern

Coalition of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations for Elections (CECOE) is a committed member of the East and Horn of Africa Election Observers Network (E-HORN), African Election Observers Network (AfEONet), and a member of the Global Network of Domestic Election Monitors (GNDEM), which connects regional networks and individual monitoring organizations across more than 88 countries worldwide.

CECOE is seeking to hire interns to support its election observation activities for the upcoming 7th General Election. The interns will operate under the auspices of the CECOE Secretariat, working closely with the CECOE staff, Member organizations, Regional Focal Persons, Zonal coordinators and observers. They will assist in processing data from observers to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

Position: Internship at CECOE

Required Qualifications and Experiences

• Minimum of a diploma or Bachelor’s degree in fields such as law, political science, information technology, statistics, social sciences, or a related area.
• Basic proficiency in data handling tools such as Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or similar software; familiarity with data cleaning techniques is an advantage.
• Amharic and English fluency, both spoken and written, are required. Knowledge of local languages relevant to assigned regions is preferred.
• At least 3 months of experience or relevant internships in data entry, administrative support, or CSO-related activities; experience in election or rights-related work is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work under supervision in a team environment.
• Excellent basic oral and written communication skills in English.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Interns will be responsible for, among other things:

• Assisting in the recruitment of observers in coordination with Regional Focal Persons and Zonal coordinators.
• Verifying data accuracy from observer reports, checklists, and forms submitted by Regional Focal Persons, Zonal coordinators, and observers.
• Performing basic data cleaning, including identifying and correcting errors, duplicates, or inconsistencies in observation data.
• Supporting the generation of reports by organizing cleaned data, assisting with basic analysis, and preparing summaries.
• Contributing to the timely processing of observer reports to facilitate the quick dissemination of findings.
• Assisting with data entry, digitization, and archiving of information.
• Providing administrative support for data-related activities, such as maintaining contact management forms and tracking resources.
• Participating in quality control checks for training materials and simulation exercises as needed.
• Reporting any critical data discrepancies or issues to the Management Team.
• Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor

Duration

• The positions are short-term internships for 6 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance and project needs.
• Application deadline should be September 28, 2025

Deadline: September 28, 2025

How To Apply

Qualified and interested candidates should be submitted to the Internship | CECOE