PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE: 

The Training Consultant is expected to provide technical and operation support to the National Election Board of Ethiopia (hereinafter ‘NEBE’) on a range of issues including development and execution of an effective training strategy to support the success of the upcoming Ethiopia general elections.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support in the design and implementation of training activities on electoral administration, electoral legal framework, and the overall electoral process;
• Support the development and execution of an effective training strategy and training materials targeting election officials at various levels based on approved workplan(s), budgeting, and other relevant framework;
• Coordinate with NEBE implementing partners to plan for and facilitate the implementation of training activities, including at the regional level;
• Support the identification of training centers and distribution of invitations to training participants;
• Support the appointment of trainers, gather information of trainees and monitor and assist in the overall training process;
• Support the gathering of information of personnel needed for voter registration, voting and other electoral processes; as well as gather details of the timeline and type of training;
• Support the development and improvement of training manuals, and assist in their translation into the relevant local languages; support the preparation of relevant training documents and materials for use by trainers;
• Assist in the recruitment of election officials, and ensure that sufficient training is provided on voters registration, candidate registration, voting and counting, and results announcement;
•  Participate in forums tied to electoral training administration; closely monitor training strategies from the experiences of other countries and contribute to the enhancement of the overall training strategy and process;
• Maintain crucial training documents which track progress, file all documents in an appropriate database, ensure that all documents are accurate and have been accepted by the supervisor;
• Identify any potential issues or risks that could affect any training plan, communicate these items with the supervisor, and work to identify potential solutions;
• Closely monitor the training schedule, monitoring deadlines for each training task, raise potential delays with the supervisor;
• Ensure that branding, marking, and reporting expectations are well planned and met;
• Other duties as assigned.

TRAVEL:  Travel to the field may be required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: Standard office and field work environment.

DURATION: 12 months

EXPECTED START DATE: Immediately after finalizing the contract.

SKILLS & SPECIFICATIONS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• The ability to remain highly organized while handling multiple tasks under tight deadlines;
• The ability to complete tasks with limited supervision;
• Demonstrated ability to operate well in a collaborative and cooperative environment;
• Ability to handle sensitive issues and address matters with integrity;
• Willingness to adhere to all principles of confidentiality;
• Excellent reporting and document handling skills;
• Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Statistics, Political Science, Communications, International Relations or related area required;
• Minimum of SIX (6) years relevant work experience required; Experience working with projects supported by international NGOs on implementation of international technical assistance programs considered a plus;
• Demonstrated professional experience & knowledge in training and facilitation required;
• Demonstrated knowledge & professional experience in election administration preferred;
• Demonstrated professional experience in drafting training plan, manuals and other materials in Amharic and English preferred;
• Training/facilitation skill/qualification is an advantage;
• Familiarity with Building Resources in Democracy, Governance and Elections (BRIDGE) training or electoral legal framework a plus;
• Proficiency in Word, Power Point, Outlook and Excel.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Fluency in English and Amharic required.  Fluency in other local languages a plus.