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24 May 2024

Election Legal Affairs & Case Management Expert at National Election Board of Ethiopia(NEBE)

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Job Description


The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), re-established by proclamation No. 1133/2011, is the constitutionally mandated body to conduct elections, organize referendum and regulate political parties in Ethiopia. NEBE is working to boost its’ institutional strength with a special focus on enhancement of human resource capacity. Accordingly, NEBE would like to invite applicants for Election Legal Affairs & Case Management Expert position who meet the following requirements.

Job Summary

Election Legal Affairs & Case Management Expert is responsible for managing legal matters related to electoral processes, overseeing legal compliance, and providing expertise in election-related cases. This role involves legal research, case analysis, policy development, and ensuring adherence to electoral laws and regulations. The Expert plays a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of elections and managing legal cases effectively.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth legal research on electoral laws, regulations, and precedents.
  • Provide high-level technical assistance and input in the area of legal and regulatory reform; this may include reviewing, updating, drafting and commenting on electoral and referenda legislation; institutional by-laws and proclamations.
  • Analyze legal issues related to elections, providing comprehensive case assessments and recommendations.
  • Manage election-related legal cases, including litigation, disputes, and challenges.
  • Liaise with external legal counsel, prepare legal documents, and represent the organization in legal proceedings.
  • Develop and implement legal policies and procedures related to elections and electoral activities.
  • Draft and review election-related policies, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with best practices.
  • Ensure compliance with electoral laws, regulations, and internal policies.
  • Advice on legal implications of election-related decisions and actions, ensuring legal standards are met.
  • Engage with election officials, stakeholders, and legal counterparts to foster collaborative relationships.
  • Represent the organization in legal forums, conferences, and meetings related to electoral matters.
  • Document legal cases, maintain accurate records, and prepare detailed reports for management review.
  • Prepare legal briefs, memos, and documents for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Uphold ethical and professional standards in legal practice, ensuring transparency, fairness, and impartiality.
  • Provide guidance on ethical conduct to election officials and staff involved in legal matters
  • Perform any other task as required

Reports to: Head, Election Legal Department

Duty station: NEBE Head Quarter, Addis Ababa

Salary: As per the organization salary scale (Competitive)

Requirements

Education and Work Experience: 7 years for Bachelor | 5 years for Masters in LLB or LLM

Knowledge:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel;
  • Experience in developing outreach strategies and initiatives;
  • Proven communication and presentation skills to large and varying audiences;
  • Knowledge of Ethiopia’s political context;
  • Excellent computer literacy and fluency in English and Amharic required;
  • Excellent working level of English and Amharic languages; in both writing and speaking;

Know-How (Skills) (Technical competencies):

  • Strong understanding of electoral laws, regulations, and legal frameworks.
  • Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Proven experience in case management, legal research, and policy development.
  • Ethical mindset with a commitment to upholding legal standards and organizational integrity.

Behavioural competencies:

  • Willingness to adhere to all principle of confidentiality;
  • Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness;
  • Ability to work with senior management;
  • Ability to perform effectively under high pressure, hardship conditions and long working hours;
  • Sound analytical judgment;
  • Ability to prioritize work, multi-task and meet deadlines;
  • An energetic self-starter with resilience, pace, interpersonal flexibility and comfort with ambiguity to succeed within the evolving and sometimes demanding context;
  • High sense of integrity, have a strong ethical and moral principles,
  • Experience in the development and delivery of guidelines, rules and regulations in an election context, or relevant and equivalent experience working with civil society organizations and implementing projects;
  • An excellent team player, positive change manager and result orient personality;
  • Able to work independently and in a team environment




Method of Application

Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here

Closing Date : 3 June. 2024





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