Duty Station: Addis Ababa/Ethiopia 

Duration:

Duration: 24 months (The assignment covers the full electoral cycle, including: Pre-election phase, Election day, Immediate post-election period. The full electoral cycle included the 7th General election (possibility of staggered elections over several months/years), possible bi-elections, referendum and local elections.)

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Electoral Policy, Human Rights or Governance or with related field of study with relevant work experience.

Experience:

• At least 3–5 years of experience in: Election observation support or coordination, Project coordination and field Operations, Civil society or governance programs

• Minimum 2 years’ working experience for CECOE in position of program officer and/or project manager would be an asset

Duties and Responsibilities

Support to Observer Coordination

• Assist in the coordination of LTOs and STOs across regions.

• Support the development and execution of observer deployment plans.

• Maintain observer databases and tracking systems.

Recruitment, Accreditation, and Deployment

• Support recruitment processes for observers in collaboration with regional focal points.

• Facilitate accreditation procedures with relevant authorities.

• Assist in organizing observer deployment logistics.

Training and Capacity Building

• Contribute to the preparation of training materials (manuals, checklists, tools).

• Support the delivery of training sessions for LTOs and STOs.

• Ensure observers understand reporting tools, methodology, and code of conduct.

Data Management and Reporting

• Support the implementation of data collection systems (digital and manual).

• Monitor incoming observer reports and ensure completeness and quality.

• Assist in data cleaning, validation, and preliminary analysis.

Field Operations and Support

• Provide operational support to LTOs and STOs during deployment.

• Assist in troubleshooting logistical and technical issues in the field.

• Support communication between field teams and the Core Team.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (M&E)

• Assist in tracking observer performance and operational indicators.

• Contribute to evaluation of observation activities and lessons learned.

• Support preparation of operational and M&E reports.

Risk and Incident Management

• Support monitoring of security and operational risks affecting observers.

• Ensure timely reporting of incidents from the field.

• Assist in implementing contingency measures.

Administrative and Logistical Support

• Assist in organizing meetings, briefings, and coordination sessions.

• Support budget tracking and logistical planning.

• Ensure proper documentation and filing of observer-related activities

Deliverables

• Updated observer database and deployment tracking tools

• Training materials and training support reports

• Daily/weekly operational updates

• Data quality control summaries

• Post-election operational and lessons learned report

Skills and Competencies

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of : Election observation processes and tools & Data collection and management systems

• Proficiency in : Data analysis tools and reporting platforms, Project management methodologies & Experience with digital data collection tools (e.g., mobile reporting systems)

Organizational and Coordination Skills

• Strong logistical and operational coordination skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines

• Attention to detail and problem-solving capacity

Language Requirements:

• Excellent working-level proficiency in Amharic and English, both written and spoken. 

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply through the following email address recruitment@eces.eu

Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree in or in a related field of study with relevant work experience out of which 2 years working experience for CECOE in position of program officer and/or project manager would be an asset. How to Apply Submit your application and CV along with supporting documents via email: recruitment@eces.eu