PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE:

The Regional Field Operation Coordinators are expected to support the National Election Board of Ethiopia (hereinafter ‘NEBE’) in coordinating field logistics and operations.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a key regional point of contact to coordinate NEBE election preparation activities, operational and equipment troubleshooting, and must report on the progress to NEBE’s operations department.
• support the collection of information on a wide range of issues related to elections operation in regions.
• Ensure the regional preparations are in alignment with NEBE overall strategies and timelines.
• Provide regional support services for a wide variety of activities including distribution of election materials, transport management, implementation of security protocols, and ensuring the safe custody of NEBE assets.
• Provide technical and operational support to regional election staff as needed.
• Support coordination of training workshops for election officials in assigned region.
• Establish and monitor regional performance measurements and provide routine update reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

TRAVEL:  Travel to the field may be required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: Standard office and fieldwork environment.

DUTY STATION: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa

DURATION:  12 months

EXPECTED START DATE: Immediately after obtaining the contract

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in public administration, business administration, public relations, communications or a related field.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience at the national or regional level on project management, operations and logistics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel.

SKILLS & SPECIFICATIONS

• Ability to establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to remain highly organized while handling multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness.
• Not be a member of any political party.
• Willingness to adhere to all principles of confidentiality.
• Ability to conduct self with integrity, and function ethically and impartially.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Fluency in Amharic and English required.