Head, Regional Branch Offices Coordination Department

Job Description

Internal/ External Vacancy Announcement

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), re-established by proclamation No. 1133/2011, is the constitutionally mandated body to conduct elections, organize referendum and regulate political parties in Ethiopia. NEBE is working to boost its’ institutional strength with a special focus on enhancement of human resource capacity. Accordingly, NEBE would like to invite applicants for Head, Regional Branch Offices Coordination Department position who meet the following requirements.

Required number:         One

Reports to:                     Deputy Board Chairperson

Duty station:                  NEBE Head Quarter, Addis Ababa

Duration:                        Permanent

Salary:                             As per the organization salary scale

Duties and responsibilities

• Formulate/prepare the annual plan for the department

• Empowering the RBOs to completely fulfill the legal obligations and responsibilities assigned to them by law.

• Develop and establish a system that enhances the working relationship between RBOs and the relevant Departments at the head office.

• Empowering the regional Bureaus through the establishment of office setups, provision of personnel, furnishing of offices, and offering relevant training.

• Ensuring that the department is equipped with an up to date/modern data processing and recording system.

• Ensure strong support for RBOs and head office teams to work together on activity planning and performance tracking.

• Identify tasks that RBOs can progressively assume and provide pertinent recommendations in this context.

• Carry out responsibilities related to his/her job as assigned by the board and its officials.

• Perform other duties as assigned by Immediate Supervisor.

Job Requirements

Specification:

Education and Work Experience: 

• Ph. D | Masters in Law, Political Science, Human Rights, Project Management, Management, Economics, Business administration and other related fields

• 8 years for Ph. D | 10 years for Masters, Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a leadership position

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of people aspect of Change management methodologies, approaches and models

• Strong organizational skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ethical mind-set with a commitment to transparency, integrity.

• Strong grasp of democratic institutions principles;

• Ability to write and speak the federal working language, the regional language and English; knowledge of additional international and local language will be an asset;

• Strong knowledge and experience, human resource management, finance, and procurement processes;

• Knowledge of government institutions working procedure and willingness to create a conducive work environment and to work as a member of a team;

• Handles confidential and politically sensitive issues in a responsible and mature manner;

• Ability to express ideas clearly, work in a team environment and create an environment that fosters good working relationships;

• Has strong interpersonal, negotiation and networking skills;

• Basic information technology and computer skills;

• Excellent knowledge and experience in organizing and ability to confidently work in a team environment;

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!