National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) Vacancy Announcement 2025

National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) Vacancy Announcement 2025, Multiple Positions

The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) is an independent federal institution established under Article 102 of the FDRE Constitution. The Board oversees elections, referendums, and related democratic processes across the country. Since its formation, NEBE has expanded to multiple federal, regional, and city branch offices and has successfully conducted several national and local elections as well as referendums.

Following institutional reforms initiated in January 2019 under Proclamation No. 1133/2019, NEBE operates with a full-time management board composed of five members responsible for delivering transparent and credible electoral operations.

NEBE now invites qualified and dedicated applicants to apply for the following positions:

1. Junior Graphics Design Expert I

Education & Experience

• MA or BA in Computer Science, Information Technology, Media, or related fields.
• Experience requirement:
  • 0 years for MA holders
  • 3 years for BA holders
• Practical skills in Graphic Design.

Mandatory Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of layout, colour, and typography.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and related tools.
• Creativity and artistic ability.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Must not be a member of a political party.

Behavioural Competencies

• Adaptability and flexibility
• Punctuality
• Team orientation
• Ability to work under pressure
• Dedication and accountability

Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Salary: As per NEBE’s competitive salary scale

2. Junior Audio Visual and Media Documentation Expert II

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Media Production, Communications, Information Management, or related fields.
• Experience requirement:
  • 2 years for MA holders
  • 4 years for BA holders

Required Skills

• Experience in audio-visual documentation and digital asset management.
• Strong knowledge of editing tools and media software.
• File management and metadata entry skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Understanding of digital media storage systems and standards.

Behavioural Competencies

• Adaptability
• Critical thinking
• Accountability
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Continuous learning

Duty Station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa
Salary: As per NEBE’s competitive salary scale

3. Election Operations Planning Expert

Education & Experience

• MA or BA in Management, Economics, Law, Project Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related fields.
• Experience requirement:
  • 5 years for MA holders
  • 7 years for BA holders

Training

• Project or program management training is preferred.

Knowledge Requirements

• Strong understanding of electoral operations and regional coordination.
• Reporting and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage complex payroll processes.
• Must not be a member of a political party.

Technical Skills

• In-depth understanding of electoral laws, processes, and procedures.
• Excellent project planning and coordination abilities.
• Familiarity with election security protocols.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ethical conduct and impartiality.
• Financial planning and budget management skills.
• Proficiency in election-related software tools.

Behavioural Competencies

• Adaptability and flexibility
• Team collaboration
• Conflict resolution
• Analytical thinking
• Ability to work in high-pressure environments

Duty Station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa
Salary: As per NEBE’s competitive salary scale

4. Database Administrator

Education & Experience

• BSc in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.

Training

• Professional certification in Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.

Required Knowledge

• Experience with database design, implementation, and replication (MSSQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL).
• Strong understanding of Windows Server and Linux OS.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies, VMware, virtual machines, and SAN Storage.
• Solid SQL knowledge.
• Programming experience in Java, PHP, Python, JavaScript, Crystal Reports, or Jaspersoft.

Duty Station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa
Salary: As per NEBE’s competitive salary scale

5. Senior Human Resources Management Expert

Education & Experience

• MA or BA in HRM, Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Development Management, or related fields.
• Experience requirement:
  • 7 years for MA holders
  • 8 years for BA holders
  • At least 4 years in a leadership role

Technical Skills

• Understanding of change-management frameworks and HR best practices.
• Strong knowledge of Ethiopian labour law and HR policies.
• Ability to use HR metrics and conduct data analysis.
• Strategic thinking and long-term planning skills.
• Time-management and resource-allocation capabilities.
• Strong communication, persuasion, and relationship-building abilities.
• Customer-orientation and resilience.

Duty Station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa
Salary: As per NEBE’s competitive salary scale

6. IT Support (50 Positions)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in:

• Information Technology
• Computer Science
• Information Systems
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Or related technical fields

Preferred Experience (Not Mandatory)

• Basic IT support or help-desk experience
• Hardware installation or device configuration
• Participation in technical projects or university labs

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of basic hardware/software installation
• Familiarity with Windows OS and Android systems
• Basic troubleshooting for laptops and tablets
• Understanding of system testing concepts
• Entry-level networking and user-management skills
• Ability to document technical activities

Number of Positions: 50
Contract Duration: 3 months (with possible extension)
Duty Station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa
Salary: As per NEBE’s competitive salary scale

Application Deadline

December 18, 2025

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit non-returnable:

• Application letter explaining suitability for the position
• Updated CV
• Details of three work-related referees
• All application documents must be saved using the applicant’s full name

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps.

Applicants should apply exclusively using the following link within 10 days of this announcement:

Apply here: https://nebe-election.org/apply

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.