Political Parties Liaison Expert

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 Political Parties Liaison Expert position who meet the following requirements to apply. 

Purpose of the Role

Reporting to the Head of Political Parties Affairs Department, the Political Parties Liaison Expert will support and advise political parties through all registration activities, handle before and after political parties registration compliances. S/he will be responsible for timely submission of reports and will collect and compile data both for the registration process and compliance activities. The Political Parties’ Liaison Expert will be responsible for maintaining close and open relationships with political parties.

Major Responsibilities

• Liaise regularly with political parties and maintain  relationships before and after registration;
• Ensure well-timed support for Political parties’ registration process;
• Provide assistance in the day-to-day political party strengthening activities, and give on time response to compliances;
• Establish and maintain close working relationships with political parties;
• Maintain good working relationships and coordination with internal staffs and teams;
• Assist in the drafting of policies and procedures;
• Provide need-based trainings for political parties, and other stake holders;
• Report to Management on the progress of Political parties’ registration and ensure and review the development and timely submission of reports;
• Compile and maintain data of registration activities and compliances;
• Perform other related duties as required;
• Implement other legal tasks assigned by the NEBE Management Board.
• Handle any other assignments as per the direction given from the supervisor.In consultation with Management, handle and review political party compliances before and after registration;

Required number: One

Reports to:Head of Political Parties Affairs Department

Duty station: NEBE Head Quarter, Addis Ababa

Expected Start Date:  Immediately after concluding the contract

•   MA/BA Degree in political Science, Development Studies, Human Rights, Law or any related field.

• For MA/M.Sc. holders: at least 5 years of relevant experience.

• For BA holders: at least 7 years of relevant experience.

• An excellent team player, positive change manager and result orient personality;
• Technical   and Capacity building skills;
• An energetic self-starter with resilience, pace, interpersonal flexibility and comfort with ambiguity to succeed within the evolving and sometimes demanding context;
• High sense of integrity, have a strong ethical and moral principles, confidentiality and initiating sound judgement.
• Knowledge of Ethiopia’s political context;
• Capacity to handle with diplomacy and in a responsible and flexible manner sensitive political issues;Knowledge of the electoral cycle approach, election observation/electoral assistance is a must;
• Sound analytical judgment;
• Ability to prioritise work, multi-task and meet deadlines;
• Ability to work with results-orientation and efficiency in a multi-tasking environment;
• Strong planning, communication and writing skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility, responsibility, integrity, team work, self- motivation, preparedness to work off-time;
• Excellent computer literacy;
• Ability to perform effectively under high pressure, hardship conditions and long working hours;
• Excellent working level of English and Amharic languages; in both writing and speaking;
• Willingness to adhere to all principle of confidentiality
• Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness;
• Ability to work with senior management;
• Not member of a political party.