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 1: Program Assistant

Education and Work Experience:

• BA or MA degree in Management, Public Administration, Secretarial Science and Office Management, Law, Political Science or related fields.
• 3 years and Bachelor | 0 years in Masters.
• Including strong experience in event management and travel

Knowledge:

• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Amharic is required.
• Computer literate.
• Knowledge of other local languages is advantageous.

Duty station: Addis Ababa

Position 2: Cyber Security Expert

Education and Experience:

• BSc. CS, CE, SE, and related fields with min 3 years of experience in this position

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of network security, cryptography, malware analysis, cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), and zero-trust architecture.
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure during security incidents.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with threat intelligence platforms (MISP, Recorded Future).
• Knowledge of DevSecOps & secure SDLC practices.
• Background in red teaming/blue teaming exercises.

Duty station: Addis Ababa

Position 3: DevOps Engineer

Education and Experience

BSc. CS, CE, SE and related fields with min 3 yrs of experience

Technical Skills

• Cloud Platforms: AWS/GCP/Azure (certifications preferred).
  • Containers & K8s: Docker, Nomad, Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD a plus).
  • CI/CD Tools: GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, Jenkins.
  • Scripting: Bash, Python, or Go.
  • Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana, ELK.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and collaboration with Dev/QA teams.
  • Ability to document processes and mentor junior engineers.

Bonus Skills:

• GitOps (FluxCD, ArgoCD).
  • Service Mesh (Istio, Linkerd).
  • Multi-cloud/Edge deployments.

Duty station: Addis Ababa

Position 4: Head, Civic and Voter Education Department

Education and Work Experience:

• MA/M.Sc. degree or PHD in Social Work, Business Administration, Sociology, Civics Education, Political Science and International Relations, Law, Public Administration, Pedagogical Studies, Education, Development Studies, and related social science fields.
• 10 years and Masters | 8 years and Ph.D.| 4 years in a leadership role.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of civic education principles, voter rights, and electoral processes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
• Leadership abilities, with experience in managing teams and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Ethical mindset with a commitment to transparency, fairness, and impartiality.
• Fluency in English and Amharic required (written and spoken),

Duty station: Addis Ababa

Position 5: Deputy Head, General Service Management Department

Education and Work Experience:

• Ph.D.| master’s in business administration, Public Administration, Facilities Management, Logistics & Supply Chain, Civil Engineering, or other related fields.
• 9 years and Masters | 7 years and Ph.D.| 4 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in General services, facilities, logistics, or operations in medium to large organizations.
• Experiences on supervising staff and managing contracts is required.
• NGO, Corporate, or Government sector experience is an asset.Know-How (Skills) (Technical competencies):
• Strong understanding of facilities and logistics operations, procurement processes, and administrative services.
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for facilities management, procurement, and administrative services.

Duty station: Addis Ababa

Position 6: Election Operations Advisor to the Chairperson

Education and Work Experience:

• MA degree or PHD in Management, Economics, Project Management, Business administration or public administration and other related fields.
• 9 years for Masters or 7 years for PHD (4 years in leadership position)

Know-How (Skills) (Technical competencies):

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in operational planning and logistics.
• Budget management expertise.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving capabilities.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently within a team.
• Familiarity with electoral processes is a plus.

Duty station: Addis Ababa

Position 7: Frontend Developer

Education and Work Experience:

BSc. CS, CE, SE and related fields with min 3 yrs of experience

Technical Skills Technologies:

• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+).
  • Experience with React.js, Vue.js, or Angular (at least one modern framework).

Styling & Tools:

• CSS preprocessors (Sass, Less) and CSS-in-JS (Styled-Components, Emotion).
  • Package managers (npm, yarn) and build tools (Webpack, Vite, Babel).

Version Control:

• Git (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket).

Basic Backend Understanding:

• Familiarity with Node.js, Express, or API concepts (REST/GraphQL).

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
  • Ability to collaborate with designers, PMs, and backend teams.
  • Good communication to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with TypeScript.
  • Knowledge of Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) and Web Accessibility (WCAG).
  • Familiarity with headless CMS (Strapi, Contentful) or static site generators (Next.js, Gatsby).

Exposure to Docker, CI/CD pipelines, or cloud platforms (AWS, Vercel, Netlify).

Duty station: Addis Ababa

Position 8: Mobile App Developer

Education and Experience

• BSc. CS, CE, SE, and related fields with min 3 yrs of experienceTechnical Skills
  • Flutter & Dart: 2+ years of production-level experience.
    • UI/UX: Expertise in Material Design/Cupertino widgets, custom animations.
    • State Management: Provider, Riverpod, or Bloc patterns.
    • Backend Integration: Firebase (Auth, Firestore), REST/GraphQL, WebSockets.
    • Tools: Android Studio/Xcode, Git, JIRA.

Bonus Skills

• Native mobile development (Swift/Kotlin).
  • Flutter Web/Desktop experience.
    • CI/CD setup for Flutter apps.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
  • Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Duty station: Addis Ababa

Position 9: Backend Developer

Education and Work Experience:

• BSC degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or any related field
• 3 years related experience.Technical Skills
  • Python/DRF: Expert in Django ORM, serializers, authentication.
  • Go: Concurrency patterns, performance tuning, Go modules.
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, Redis, ORMs (GORM, Django ORM).
  • APIs: REST, gRPC, OpenAPI/Swagger.
  • Tools: Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux.
  • Message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
  • Telecloud
  Bonus Skills
• AWS/GCP cloud services (Lambda, Cloud Run).
• Terraform/Ansible for IaC.
• Strong problem-solving and code review skills.
• Ability to explain Go/Python trade-offs to stakeholders.Soft Skills
• Strong problem-solving and code review skills.
• Ability to explain Go/Python trade-offs to stakeholders.

Duty station: Addis Ababa

Position 10: Scrum Master

Education and Work Experience:

• BSC degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or any related field
• 3 years related experience.Trainings and certification
• Certification in Project Management Profession (PMP)
• Scrum master certification is a plusKnowledge:
• Experience in a scrum master role in a reputable organization undertaking software projectsKnow-How (Skills) (Technical competencies):
• Excellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement)
• Excellent communication and servant leadership skills
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Good knowledge of other Agile frameworks (Crystal, XP etc.)
• Familiarity with software development
• Not a member of a political party.

Duty station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa

Position 11: System Administrator

Education and Work Experience:

• BSC degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or any related field
• 3 years related experience.

Technical Skills

• Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• OS Expertise: Proficient in Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu) and Windows Server.
• Virtualization: VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM.
• Networking: TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, SDN.
• Automation:Terraform,Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Scripting:Bash, Python, or PowerShell.

Certifications (Preferred)

• AWS/Azure/GCP certifications (e.g., AWS SysOps, Azure Administrator).
• Linux/VMware certifications (RHCE, VCP).
• Security certifications (e.g., CC, CISSP, CCSP).

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with multi-cloud strategies.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices (CI/CD, GitOps).
• Familiarity with disaster recovery (DR) planning.

Duty station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa

Position 12: Senior Database Administrator

Education andWork Experience:

• BSC degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or related field.
• 3 years related experience.

Training

• Professional Certification in any of the databases (Oracle, SQL Server, Postgres , Mysql )

Knowledge:

• Experience in data replication and designing using MSSQL/Oracle/Postgress Server systems and implementatio
• Experience in Windows Server operation systems and Linux
• Working Knowledge of virtualization, virtual Machines, vmware and SAN Storage.
• Thorough knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Experience in programming in any of the following programming languages Java ,PHP, Python, Javascript, Crystal Reports, Jaspersoft.

Duty station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa

Position 13: Senior Data Architect

Education and Work Experience:

• BSC degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 3 years related experience.

Knowledge:

• Experience in designing and implementing data warehouses and data lakes.
• Proficiency in programming languages like SQL, Python, or Java for data manipulation and automation

Know-How (Skills) (Technical competencies):

• Knowledge of systems development, including system development life cycle, project management approaches and requirements, design and testing techniques
• Proficiency in data modeling and design, including SQL development and database administration
• Ability to implement common data management and reporting technologies, as well as the basics of columnar and NoSQL databases, data visualization, unstructured data, and predictive analytics.
• Knowledge of programming languages Python#, C/C++, Java, and Perl, PHP
• Familiarity with big data tools and frameworks such as Hadoop,
• Understanding of Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes for data integration and migration.
• Knowledge of various database management systems (DBMS) like SQL, NoSQL, and cloud databases.
• Proficiency in creating data models that represent the structure and relationships of data.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their data services.

Duty station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa

Position 14: Senior GIS Expert

Education and Work Experience:

• BSC degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, GIS, or a related field
• 3 years related experience.

Skill Requirements:

• Proficiency in GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and web mapping technologies (e.g., ArcGIS Online, Mapbox).
• Strong knowledge of cartographic principles, spatial data analysis techniques, and geospatial data formats.
• Experience with geodatabases, spatial queries, and geoprocessing tools.
• Programming skills (e.g., Python, JavaScript) for GIS automation and customization is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Ethical mindset with a commitment to transparency, integrity, and responsible geospatial practices.

Duty station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa

Position 15: Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Expert

Education and Experience

• MA/Msc/BA/Bsc Economics, Statistics, and related fields
• 8 years experience for Bachelors | 7 years and Masters

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of 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 advantageous.
• 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 best practices. Time Management skills,
• Relationship building and communication skills,
• Excellent written, oral communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences,
• Proven analytical 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

Duty station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa

Position 16: ICT Support Expert

Education and Work Experience:

• BSC degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Networks and other related fields
• 3 years related experience.

Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of electoral processes and regional operations.
• Reporting and documentation capabilities.
• Managing complex payrolls.
• Not a member of a political party.
• Proficiency in local languages is preferable.

Know-How (Skills) (Technical competencies):

• Knowledge of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS)
• Proficiency in various operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux)
• Strong understanding of computer hardware, software, and networking concepts
• Ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of cyber security best practices and measures.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently.

Behavioral competencies:

• Adaptability/ flexibility
  • Team Player
  • Conflict resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical thinking
  • Collaborations
  • Working under stressful conditions

Duty station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa

Position 17: Procurement Contract Management Expert

Education and Work Experience:

• BA or MA degree in in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, management, Economics, purchasing and supplies management, Marketing, Law or other related fields.
• 7 years and Bachelor | 5 years in Masters.

Knowledge and Skill:

• Strong negotiation, contract management, and vendor evaluation skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in procurement tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Duty station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa

Position 18: Network Engineer

Required Qualifications & Experience

● Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

● Certification: CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) is required. CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or equivalent vendor certification (JNCIA, etc.) is highly preferred.

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

Technical Proficiency:

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

● Hardware: Hands-on experience with Cisco routers and switches (Nexus, Catalyst), firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower), and wireless controllers.

● Network Diagnostics: Solid experience with network diagnostic, 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].

Duty station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa

Position 19: Network Technician

Education: Associate’s degree in Information Technology, Network Administration, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent technical 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.

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).

● Basic experience with network diagnostic tools (e.g., ping, traceroute, nslookup) and cable testers (toners, TDRs).

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

● Basic 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.

Duty station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa

Position 20: ICT Project Manager

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 similar certifications are a strong plus.

● Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, specifically within ICT/IT.

● Technical 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 ability to apply a hybrid approach where appropriate.

● 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

Duty station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa

Position 21: Human Resources and Administration Expert

Education and Work Experience:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s in HRM or Management or Business Administration or Business Management Public Administration Development Management, or related field
• 5 years for Masters or 7 years for BA

Know-How (Skills) (Technical competencies):

• Strong Communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer headlining skills
• Attention to detail and Accuracy
• Problem solving
• Not a member of a political party.

Duty station: Gambela

Position 22: ICT Support Assistant

Education and Experience

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

● Certification: CompTIA A+ certification is a strong plus. Network+ or Microsoft Fundamentals (MS-900) are also beneficial.

● Experience: minimum 3 years of experience in an IT support or help desk role. Relevant internship or personal hands-on experience will be considered.

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).

● Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VPN, Wi-Fi).

● A strong willingness and ability to quickly learn new technologies.

Duty station: Addis Ababa

Position 23: Reporting and Analytics Engineer

Education and Work Experience:

• BSC degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science or any other related fields.
• 3 year of experience on the same job positions.

Know-How (Skills) (Technical competencies):

• Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker, Sisense, or similar).
• 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 needs into technical solutions.
• 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).

Duty station: Addis Ababa

Position 24: Logistics Assistant

Education and Work Experience:

• MA or BA degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Transport Management, or any other related fields.
• 0 years for Masters or 3 years for BA In Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Fleet, and related job positions

Know-How (Skills) (Technical competencies):

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and logistics management software.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in documentation and record-keeping.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Familiarity with logistics and supply chain processes and terminology.

Duty station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa

Deadline: September 18, 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!