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: Junior Finance Expert II
Education and Work Experience:
- Master’s or Bachelor’s in Accounting & Finance, economics, Business, or related field
- 2 years for Masters or 4 years for BA
Knowledge
- Knowledge of financial rules and regulations
- Knowledge of tax laws
- Knowledge of Internal implementation/regulation of the organization
- Knowledge of Payroll preparation
- Accuracy and organization
- Attention to detail
- IFMIS Proficiency
- Able to work under pressure & meet tight deadlines
- Good communication skills
- Budgeting
- Not a member of a political party.
Duty station: Jimma
Position 2: Logistics Expert
Education and Work Experience:
- Masters or Bachelors in Supply Chain Management; Business Management; Logistics Management and other related fields
- 5 years for Masters or 7 years for BA
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.
- Proficiency in local and Federal working languages is preferable
- Not a member of a political party.
Duty station: Jimma, South West Ethiopia RBO (Bonga)
Position 3: Procurement Expert
Education and Work Experience:
- Master’s or Bachelor’s in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, management, Economics, purchasing and supplies management, Marketing or other related fields
- 5 years for Masters or 7 years for BA
Know-How (Skills) (Technical competencies):
- Knowledge of procurement regulations, industry best practices, and supply chain management.
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to establish mutually beneficial vendor relationships.
- Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of local and Federal working languages,
- Not a member of a political party.
Duty station: Jimma, South West Ethiopia RBO (Bonga)
Position 4: Political Party Affairs and Election Operation Expert
Education and Work Experience:
- Masters or BA degree in political Science, Development Studies, Human Rights, law, Project Management, Management, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration or any related fieldand other related fields
- 5 years for Masters or 7 years for BA
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 collaborative team environment and across cultural contexts.
- Ethical mindset with a commitment to transparency, impartiality and democratic values.
- Strong coordination and task execution skills.
- Awareness of security measures related to elections.
- Problem-solving skills for addressing operational challenges.
- Basic financial management skills for resource allocation.
- Proficiency in local and Federal languages is preferable.
- Not a member of a political party.
Duty station: South West Ethiopia RBO (Bonga)
Position 5: Finance Expert
Education and Work Experience:
- Master’s or Bachelor’s in Accounting & Finance, economics, Business, or related field
- 5 years for Masters or 7 years for BA
Knowledge
- Knowledge of financial rules and regulations
- Knowledge of tax laws
- Knowledge of Internal implementation/regulation of the organization
- Knowledge of Payroll preparation
- Accuracy and organization
- Attention to detail
- IFMIS Proficiency
- Able to work under pressure & meet tight deadlines
- Good communication skills
- Budgeting
- Not a member of a political party.
Duty station: South West Ethiopia RBO (Bonga)
Position 6: 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
- Local and Federal working language
- Not a member of a political party.
Duty station: South West Ethiopia RBO (Bonga)
Deadline:Â February 25, 2026
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!
