National Election Board of Ethiopia Vacancy
National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) is an independent organization established in accordance with Article 102 of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. Since its establishment, the Board has organized different branch offices at both the federal and regional levels including the two administrative cities. The NEBE has conducted five national elections, two local elections, and six referendums.
Since January 2019, in an effort to reform NEBE, the House of Peoples’ Representatives enacted a new proclamation that reduced the management board to five members that serve full time for a period of six years. According to Proclamation no.1133/2019, the board has the following powers and duties.
Position: Head, Election Legal Department
Education and Work Experience:
- MA degree or PHD in Law or related field.
- 10 years for Masters or 8 years for PHD (4 years in leadership position)
Know-How (Skills) (Technical competencies)
- Strong understanding of electoral laws, regulations, and legal frameworks.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Proven leadership abilities and experience managing legal teams.
- Ethical mindset with a commitment to upholding legal standards and organizational integrity.
Behavioural competencies:
- Adaptability/ flexibility,
- Willingness to adhere to all principles of confidentiality and impartiality,
- Data protection/Sensitivity,
- Customer orientation,
- Persistence/Endurance,
- Maintaining organizational etiquette, Integrity and Honesty,
- Operating in a collaborative and cooperative environment,
- Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment, with an emphasis on high performance, teamwork, accountability, and results,
- Showing initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness.
Duty station: Addis Ababa
Deadline:Â November 15, 2025
How to Apply:
INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO SEND NON-RETURNABLE:
- Application letter that explains why you fit for the post and updated CV, and Three work related referees;
- Application letter & resume should be saved by full name of Applicants.
- 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!
