Job Summary

CECOE is seeking enthusiastic and detail-oriented interns to join its team and support the election observation activities for the upcoming 7th General Election. Operating under the CECOE Secretariat, the interns will work in close collaboration with CECOE staff, Member organizations, Regional Focal Persons, Zonal coordinators, and observers. The primary objective of this position is to facilitate the accurate and timely processing of observer-submitted data to ensure effective reporting.

Job Requirements

Required:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Law, Political Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Social Sciences, or with related field of study with relevant work experience.

• Basic proficiency in data handling tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or similar software).

Experience:

• 1 year

• Experience or relevant internships in Data Entry, Administrative Support, or activities related to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs).

• Experience in election or rights-related work.

Internship Duration: 2 months with a possible extension based on individual performance and the ongoing needs of the project.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Interns will primarily focus on data management and administrative support for the election observation process, including:

• Verifying the accuracy of data submitted through observer reports, checklists, and forms from various field personnel (Regional Focal Persons, Zonal coordinators, and observers).

• Conducting basic data cleaning to identify and rectify errors, duplicates, or inconsistencies within the observation data.

• Organizing cleaned data and assisting with basic data analysis and summary preparation to support the generation of timely reports.

• Contributing to the prompt processing of observer reports to enable rapid dissemination of findings.

• Assisting in the observer recruitment process, coordinating efforts with Regional Focal Persons and Zonal coordinators.

• Providing administrative support for data-related tasks, such as maintaining contact management forms and tracking resource allocation.

• Assisting with data entry, digitization, and archiving of information.

• Participating in quality control checks for training materials and simulation exercises when necessary.

• Reporting any critical data discrepancies or issues immediately to the Management Team.

• Performing other related tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the proven ability to work effectively in a team environment under supervision.

• Fluency in both spoken and written Amharic and English. Excellent basic oral and written communication skills in English are essential.

• Familiarity with basic data cleaning techniques.

• Knowledge of local languages relevant to the assigned regions.

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