Aug 9, 2024
The Coalition of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations for Elections (CECOE) is a non-profit and non-governmental civil society organization with more than 175 member organizations. CECOE was licensed by the F.D.R.E. Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO) in 2019 with registration number 4748 under the Civil Society Organizations Proclamation 1113/2019. CECOE was established with the aim of enhancing and coordinating the role of Ethiopian CSOs in election observation, voter education, preventing electoral conflicts, and providing capacity building and support for its member organizations. CECOE is a committed member of the East and Horn of Africa Election Observers Network (E-HORN), African Election Observers Network (AfEONet), a pan-African coordinating platform, and a founding member of the Global Network of Domestic Election Monitors (GNDEM), which connects regional networks and individual monitoring organizations across more than 88 countries worldwide.
CECOE has been carrying out several projects aimed at bolstering the political participation of these marginalized groups. Currently, with financial support from the European Union and in partnership with the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD), CECOE is implementing a project on enhancing the Participation of Women in Ethiopian Politics.
Summary of the Position
Working collaboratively with other teams across the organization, the communications consultant will play a key role in undertaking high-quality communications works on women’s political participation and elections; assisting in developing & implementing advocacy strategies; and ultimately, preparing policy briefs. This will be done in the context of developing and promoting CECOE as a strong voice for improved participation of women in Ethiopian politics.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the execution of all of CECOE’s Communication priorities.
- Collaborate with management to develop and implement an effective communications strategy based on CECOE’s target audience.
- Write, edit, and distribute content, including publications, press releases, website content, annual reports, speeches, and other outreach material that communicates the organization’s activities.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with journalists, and maintain a media database
- Responsible for one or more aspects of the communications and/or public relations plan, e.g., media relations, membership communications, online/web page activities, and/or association profile.
- Maintain records of media coverage and collate analytics and metrics.
- Work collaboratively with staff to execute additional organizational priorities as they arise.
Term of employment One Year with possible extension based on availability of budget and performance
Job Requirement
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should:
- Knowledge and experience in Ethiopian electoral system
- Be future-focused, data-driven, and strategy-minded, and thrive in fast-paced CSO working environments;
- Be methodical and detail-oriented, with excellent writing, planning, and time management skills, and able to advance multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines;
- Be comfortable working with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps and have an aptitude for working with online and mobile applications;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative working relations with clients, stakeholders, and senior management in a multicultural context;
- Have proficiency in design and publishing software.
- Have a wide cross-sector network.
- Fluency in English and Amharic languages; additional local language is a plus
Educational Qualifications
- BA Degree or Master’s in Communication, Journalism, or a related field
- At least Four (4) years’ work experience for MA and (6) years’ work experience for BA implementing research and advocacy initiatives of which at least 2 years in elections-related project
CECOE strongly encourages female candidates to apply!
Aug 1, 2024
1. Background
The Coalition of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations for Elections (CECOE) is a non-profit and non-governmental civil society organization with more than 175 member organizations. CECOE was licensed by the F.D.R.E. Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO) in 2019 with registration number 4748 under the Civil Society Organizations Proclamation 1113/2019. CECOE was established with the aim of enhancing and coordinating the role of Ethiopian CSOs in election observation, voter education, preventing electoral conflicts, and providing capacity building and support for its member organizations. CECOE is a committed member of the East and Horn of Africa Election Observers Network (E-HORN), African Election Observers Network (AfEONet), a pan-African coordinating platform, and a founding member of the Global Network of Domestic Election Monitors (GNDEM), which connects regional networks and individual monitoring organizations across more than 88 countries worldwide.
CECOE is currently implementing a project titled “Strengthening and Promoting Democratic Processes and Peaceful Elections through Enhanced Engagement, Capacity, and Awareness of Electoral Stakeholders.” This project is funded by the Embassy of Ireland in Ethiopia.
In line with its strategic goals, CECOE recognizes the importance of providing financial support to its member organizations to enhance their operational capacities and programmatic impact. To this end, CECOE aims to develop a comprehensive sub-granting guideline that will streamline the process of awarding grants, ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency. These guidelines will serve as a vital tool for CECOE to manage sub-grants effectively, fostering a more sustainable and impactful engagement of its member organizations in various democratic and governance initiatives.
The development of these sub-granting guidelines is a critical step towards institutionalizing the grant management process within CECOE, thereby enabling the coalition to better support its members and achieve its overarching mission of promoting democratic values and practices in Ethiopia.
2. Objective
The primary objective of this consultancy service is to develop comprehensive sub-granting guidelines that will enable CECOE to award funds on a competitive basis to its member organizations, to engage in relevant programmatic areas.
3. Scope of Work
The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Review of Existing Documents and Practices: Analyze CECOE’s existing documents, practices, and strategies.
- Benchmarking: Study sub-granting guidelines of similar organizations/consortiums to identify best practices and benchmarks.
- Stakeholder Consultation: Conduct consultations with key stakeholders, including Donors, CECOE Boards, secretariat, and CECOE member organizations, to gather insights and recommendations.
- Drafting Sub-granting Guidelines: Develop a draft sub-granting guideline, ensuring it is comprehensive, practical, and aligned with CECOE’s strategic objectives.
- Validation Workshop: Facilitate a validation workshop with the Donors, CECOE Board, and secretariat to review and refine the draft guidelines.
- Finalization: Incorporate feedback from the validation workshop and finalize the sub-granting guidelines.
- Capacity Building: Provide a brief training session for CECOE staff on the implementation of the new sub-granting guidelines.
4. Deliverables
The consultant is expected to deliver the following:
- Inception Report: A report outlining the methodology, work plan, and timeline.
- Draft Sub-granting Guidelines: A comprehensive draft of the sub-granting guidelines.
- Validation Workshop Report: A report summarizing the outcomes of the validation workshop.
- Final Sub-granting Guidelines: A finalized version of the sub-granting guidelines, incorporating feedback from the validation workshop.
- Training Session: Conduct a training session for CECOE staff on the new guidelines.
5. Duration
The consultancy will be carried out for 15 working days.
6. Reporting
The consultant will report to the CECOE Project Manager and will provide regular updates on the progress of the assignment. The final deliverables will be reviewed and approved by the CECOE Project Manager.
7. Qualifications
The consultant should have:
- MA in Academic qualification in Project Management, Economics, Accounting, and Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in grants management, sub-granting, or related areas, preferably within civil society organizations, with a track record of producing high-quality materials.
- Strong knowledge of the Ethiopian electoral context and civil society landscape.
- Familiarity with the political and civic context of Ethiopia and experience working with civil society organizations.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders.
- Experience in conducting training and workshops.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks effectively.
8. Submission of Proposals
Interested consultants are invited to submit their detailed technical and financial proposals, including:
- A cover letter expressing interest in the consultancy.
- Detailed curriculum vitae highlighting relevant experience.
- A brief proposal outlining the approach and methodology to be used for the assignment.
- Renewed business license, including VAT registration and Tin Number certificate
- A detailed budget including consultancy fees and any other expenses.
9. Submission
Applications should be submitted by August 1, 2024 to August 10, 2024
Jul 3, 2024
1. Background
Ethiopia has been undergoing significant political, social, and economic transformations in recent years. Amidst these changes, the role of civil society organizations (CSOs) has become increasingly vital in fostering democratic values, promoting civic engagement, and ensuring that citizens are informed and active participants in the democratic process.
The Coalition of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations for Elections (CECOE) is a coalition of over 175 local civil society organizations dedicated to enhancing democracy and electoral processes in Ethiopia. CECOE’s mission is to build a more democratic society through education, advocacy, and active participation in electoral and political processes. CECOE has been at the forefront of efforts to empower citizens, monitor elections, and advocate for transparent and accountable governance.
CECOE is currently implementing a project titled “Civic Education for Better Civic Engagement and Political Participation in Ethiopia.” This project is funded by the German Government and supported by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH under the “Support to Good Governance (S2GG) in Ethiopia”
Civic education is essential for empowering citizens with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to participate effectively in democratic processes. It helps citizens understand their rights and responsibilities, the workings of government, and the importance of their involvement in public life. Given the diverse and multilingual nature of Ethiopia, it is crucial to develop civic education materials that are accessible and culturally relevant to all segments of the population.
CECOE recognizes the need for a comprehensive Civic Education Manual to support its member organizations in delivering effective civic education programs. This manual will serve as a key resource for trainers and educators, providing them with the tools and knowledge to educate citizens about democracy, governance, and civic participation. The development of the manual will draw on the National Election Board of Ethiopia’s Civic and Voter Education Manual, and the Malawi Guide to Civic Education: The NICE Experience, as well as findings from the needs assessment to be conducted. Additionally, the manual will be accompanied by a validation workshop and a Training of Trainers (ToT) program to ensure that CECOE member organizations are well-equipped to utilize the manual in their respective regions and communities. Following the finalization of the manual, CECOE will engage in the production of infographics and educational videos which will be used to run civic education social media campaigns.
2. Objective
The main objective of this assignment is to develop a comprehensive Civic Education Manual, conduct a validation workshop, and provide training for CECOE member organizations. These efforts aim to improve the quality of civic education materials and campaigns and enhance the capacity of citizens to actively participate in public and political life.
3. Scope of Work
The Consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:
A. Development of Civic Education Manual
- Conduct a needs assessment to gather relevant information for the manual.
- Develop a two-part Civic Education Manual:
- Part One: A step-by-step training guide for civic educators.
- Part Two: Training materials for civic education campaigns.
- Collaborate with a graphics designer consultant to develop infographics based on the Civic Education Material.
B. Validation Workshop
- Plan and organize a one-day validation workshop in Addis Ababa.
- Collect feedback from the workshop participants and incorporate it into the final manual.
C. Training of CECOE Member Organizations
- Develop a 3-day Training of Trainers (ToT) program based on the manual.
- Conduct the ToT program for trainers nominated from 40 CECOE member organizations.
4. Deliverables
The Consultant is expected to deliver the following:
- Civic Education Manual:
- Draft version for validation.
- A final version incorporating feedback from the validation workshop.
- Validation Workshop:
- Workshop agenda and materials.
- Workshop report including feedback collected.
- Training of Trainers (ToT):
- Training agenda and materials.
- ToT program implementation report.
5. Duration
The consultancy is expected to complete the assignment within three months from the date of signing the contract.
6. Reporting
The Consultant will report to the CECOE project manager and provide regular updates on the progress of the assignment.
7. Qualifications
The ideal Consultant should possess the following qualifications:
- Academic qualification in human rights, political science, civic education, or a related field.
- Proven experience in developing educational materials, with a track record of producing high-quality materials.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design.
- Familiarity with the political and civic context of Ethiopia and experience working with civil society organizations.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders.
- Experience in conducting training and workshops.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks effectively.
8. Submission of Proposals
Interested consultants are invited to submit their detailed technical and financial proposals, including:
- A cover letter
- CV
- Proposed methodology
Jun 10, 2024
Overview of the Organization
Established in 2019, the Coalition of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations for Elections (CECOE) is a coalition of over 175 Ethiopian CSOs working in the area of elections, human rights, and democracy. The Coalition is registered and licensed under the Civil Society Organizations Proclamation No. 1113/2019. Since its establishment, CECOE has observed the 6th general Ethiopian elections, the Sidama and South West Ethiopia Peoples’ Region referendums. Furthermore, the Coalition has been engaged in various advocacy and civic education activities. The I Vote digital voter education campaign which reached several million Ethiopians and an advocacy campaign to reform the electoral legal regime come at the forefront in this regard.
CECOE has been carrying out several projects aimed at bolstering the political participation of these marginalized groups. Currently, with financial support from the European Union and in partnership with Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD), CECOE is implementing a project on enhancing the Participation of Women in Ethiopian Politics.
Summary of the Position
Working collaboratively with other teams across the organization, the communications consultant will play a key role in undertaking high-quality communications works on women’s political participation and elections; assisting in developing & implementing advocacy strategies; and ultimately, preparing policy briefs. This will be done in the context of developing and promoting CECOE as a strong voice for improved participation of women in Ethiopian politics.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the execution of all of CECOE’s Communication priorities.
- Collaborate with management to develop and implement an effective communications strategy based on CECOE’s target audience.
- Write, edit, and distribute content, including publications, press releases, website content, annual reports, speeches, and other outreach material that communicates the organization’s activities.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with journalists, and maintain a media database
- Responsible for one or more aspects of the communications and/or public relations plan, e.g., media relations, membership communications, online/web page activities, and/or association profile.
- Maintain records of media coverage and collate analytics and metrics.
- Work collaboratively with staff to execute additional organizational priorities as they arise.
Term of employment One Year with possible extension based on availability of budget and performance
Job Requirement
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should:
- Knowledge and experience in Ethiopian electoral system
- Be future-focused, data-driven, and strategy-minded, and thrive in fast-paced CSO working environments;
- Be methodical and detail-oriented, with excellent writing, planning, and time management skills, and able to advance multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines;
- Be comfortable working with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps and have an aptitude for working with online and mobile applications;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative working relations with clients, stakeholders, and senior management in a multicultural context;
- Have proficiency in design and publishing software.
- Have a wide cross-sector network.
- Fluency in English and Amharic languages; additional local language is a plus
Educational Qualifications
- BA Degree or Master’s in Communication, Journalism, or a related field
- At least Four (4) years’ work experience for MA and (6) years’ work experience for BA implementing research and advocacy initiatives of which at least 2 years in elections-related project
CECOE strongly encourages female candidates to apply!
Jun 3, 2024
Overview of the Organization
Established in 2019, the Coalition of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations for Elections (CECOE) is a coalition of over 175 Ethiopian CSOs working in the area of elections, human rights and democracy. The Coalition is registered and licensed under the Civil Society Organizations Proclamation No. 1113/2019. Since its establishment, CECOE has observed the 6th general Ethiopian elections, the Sidama and South West Ethiopia Peoples’ Region referendums. Furthermore, the Coalition has been engaged in various advocacy and civic education activities. The IVote digital voter education campaign which reached several million Ethiopians and an advocacy campaign to reform the electoral legal regime come at the forefront in this regard.
CECOE has been carrying out several projects aimed at bolstering the political participation of these marginalized groups. Currently, with financial support from the European Union and in partnership with Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD), CECOE is implementing a project on enhancing the Participation of Women in Ethiopian Politics.
Summary of the Position
Working collaboratively with other teams across the organization, the Research & Advocacy Officer will play a key role in undertaking high quality research in women political participation and elections; assisting to develop & implement advocacy strategies; and ultimately, preparing policy briefs. This will be done in the context of developing and promoting CECOE as a strong voice for improved participation of women in Ethiopian politics.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the execution of all of CECOE’s Research, Advocacy and Communication priorities.
Research and Advocacy
- Develop and implement CECOE’s research and advocacy agenda in line with the Coalition’s strategic and operational plan
- Research, write and prepare papers, reports and submissions on relevant issues which contributes to CECOE’s overall advocacy goal
- Refine the research methodology and manage project timeline;
- Prepare data and interpret findings;
- Secure content contributions and compile research components;
- Identify top trends and recommendations;
- Develop and support in the execution of research related convening, including but not limited to town halls and task force and committee meetings;
- Gather stakeholder feedback;
- Provide administrative support in all aspects of report production (e.g. design, editing, printing); and
- Create strategies for the dissemination and implementation of research.
Communication
- Collaborate with management to develop and implement an effective communications strategy based on CECOE’s target audience.
- Write, edit, and distribute content, including publications, press releases, website content, annual reports, speeches, and other outreach material that communicates the organization’s activities.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with journalists, and maintain a media database
- Responsible for one or more aspects of the communications and/or public relations plan, e.g., media relations, membership communications, online/web page activities, and/or association profile.
- Maintain records of media coverage and collate analytics and metrics.
- Work collaboratively with staff to execute on additional organizational priorities as they arise.
Term of employment One Year with possible extension based on availability of budget and performance
Responsible to Programme Manager
Job Requirement
Qualifications:
Ideal candidate should:
- Knowledge and experience in Ethiopian electoral system
- Have relevant research and advocacy experience and a demonstrated capacity for community organizing;
- Be future focused, data-driven, strategy-minded, and thrive in fast-paced CSOs working environments;
- Be methodical and detail oriented, with excellent writing, planning, and time management skills, and able to advance multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines;
- Be comfortable working with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps and have an aptitude for working with online and mobile applications;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative working relations with clients, stakeholders and senior management in a multi-cultural context;
- Have proficiency in design and publishing software.
- Have a wide cross-sector network.
- Fluency in English and Amharic languages; additional local language is a plus
Educational Qualifications
- BA Degree or Master in Communication, Journalism or related field
- At least Four (4) years’ work experience implementing research and advocacy initiatives of which at least 2 years in elections-related project
- Skills and Competencies Required:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Fluency in English and Amharic; an additional local language (Tigrigna, Oromiffa, Somali, etc.) is a plus.
CECOE strongly encourages female candidates to apply!
