Apr 21, 2026
Background
The Coalition of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations for Elections (CECOE) was established in 2019 to augment and coordinate the role of Ethiopian CSOs in election observation, monitoring, voter education, and preventing post-electoral conflicts. Following its establishment, the CECOE opened a new chapter in the country’s CSO sector by systematically observing the Sidama referendum, which took place in the same year of the coalition’s establishment. Building upon this experience, during the 6th Ethiopian general elections, the coalition implemented several seminal projects that tectonically shifted the role of Ethiopian CSOs in electoral processes.
The Coalition of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations for Elections (CECOE) is implementing a 12-month project (January–December 2026) with financial support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The project aims to enhance monitoring, reporting, and public engagement in high-risk electoral contexts.
As part of this initiative, CECOE will produce and broadcast 52 weekly peace-focused radio programs under the existing program “Yesua Dimts.” The program will promote peaceful electoral participation, particularly in identified hotspots.
2. Objective of the Assignment
To design, produce, and deliver high-quality, engaging, and conflict-sensitive weekly radio programs that translate electoral early warning insights into accessible, informative, and impactful public messaging.
3. Scope of Work
The Radio Host and Producer will be responsible for both editorial and production aspects of the program, including:
A. Content Development
- Develop weekly program concepts and scripts aligned with project objectives
- Ensure content is conflict-sensitive, balanced, and evidence-based
- Integrate key themes such as:
- Conflict prevention and resolution
B. Program Production
- Plan, produce, and edit 52 weekly radio episodes
- Coordinate recordings ( field, where applicable)
- Ensure high-quality audio production and editing
- Manage program flow, timing, and structure
C. Hosting and Facilitation
- Host weekly radio programs in an engaging and professional manner
- Facilitate discussions with experts, community members, and stakeholders
- Ensure inclusive representation of voices, including women and marginalized groups
D. Coordination and Collaboration
- Work closely with the CECOE team
- Coordinate with guests, contributors, and field sources
4. Deliverables
- 52 fully produced, edited, and hosted radio programs
- Weekly scripts and program outlines
- Audio recordings and archived program files
- Brief monthly summaries of program themes and key messages.
5. Duration: 9 months (May – January 2026)
6. Required Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Communications with a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience
- Proven experience in radio producing and hosting
- Proven experience in negotiating airtime and coordinating partnerships with radio stations.
7. Reporting and Supervision
The Radio Host and Producer will report to CECOE’s Communication Manager and work closely with the management and communications teams.
8. Key Competencies
- Background and experience on Peacebuilding (Related) radio contents
- Radio recording, editing, and hosting skills
- Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills
- Editorial judgment and neutrality
- Creativity and audience engagement
- Ability to work under deadlines
- High ethical and professional standards
- Women Applicants are highly encouraged.
Apr 9, 2026
Organizational Overview
CECOE is a prominent, non-profit, and non-governmental civil society organization in Ethiopia, boasting a membership of over 175 CSOs. Licensed in 2019 by the F.D.R.E. Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO) under Proclamation 1113/2019 (registration number 4748), CECOE is dedicated to enhancing and coordinating the role of Ethiopian CSOs in election observation, voter education, electoral conflict prevention, and providing capacity building support to its members.
CECOE is actively engaged in regional and global networks, including the East and Horn of Africa Election Observers Network (E-HORN), the African Election Observers Network (AfEONet), and the Global Network of Domestic Election Monitors (GNDEM), which connects monitoring organizations across more than 88 countries. Since its establishment, CECOE has observed seven electoral events, utilizing both Long-Term Observers (LTOs) and Short-Term Observers (STOs) for general elections and referendums.
Currently, CECOE is implementing a crucial project, “Enhancing the Credibility, Transparency, and Inclusiveness of the Seventh General Elections of Ethiopia through systematic citizens’ election observation.” Supported by the Embassy of Ireland in Ethiopia, this project focuses on the strategic planning and preparation for observing the upcoming 7th General Election.
II. The Internship Opportunity
CECOE is seeking enthusiastic and detail-oriented interns to join its team and support the election observation activities for the upcoming 7th General Election. Operating under the CECOE Secretariat, the interns will work in close collaboration with CECOE staff, Member organizations, Regional Focal Persons, Zonal coordinators, and observers. The primary objective of this position is to facilitate the accurate and timely processing of observer-submitted data to ensure effective reporting.
III. Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Interns will primarily focus on data management and administrative support for the election observation process, including:
- Verifying the accuracy of data submitted through observer reports, checklists, and forms from various field personnel (Regional Focal Persons, Zonal coordinators, and observers).
- Conducting basic data cleaning to identify and rectify errors, duplicates, or inconsistencies within the observation data.
- Organizing cleaned data and assisting with basic data analysis and summary preparation to support the generation of timely reports.
- Contributing to the prompt processing of observer reports to enable rapid dissemination of findings.
- Assisting in the observer recruitment process, coordinating efforts with Regional Focal Persons and Zonal coordinators.
- Providing administrative support for data-related tasks, such as maintaining contact management forms and tracking resource allocation.
- Assisting with data entry, digitization, and archiving of information.
- Participating in quality control checks for training materials and simulation exercises when necessary.
- Reporting any critical data discrepancies or issues immediately to the Management Team.
- Performing other related tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
IV. Qualifications and Experience Requirements
Required:
- A minimum of a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Law, Political Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.
- Basic proficiency in data handling tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or similar software).
- Fluency in both spoken and written Amharic and English. Excellent basic oral and written communication skills in English are essential.
- Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the proven ability to work effectively in a team environment under supervision.
Preferred:
- Regional language proficiency
- Familiarity with basic data cleaning techniques.
- Experience or relevant internships in data entry, administrative support, or activities related to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs).
- Experience in election or rights-related work.
- Knowledge of local languages relevant to the assigned regions.
V. Internship Duration
These are short-term internship positions for a period of 2 months. An extension may be possible based on individual performance and the ongoing needs of the project.
Mar 24, 2026
1. Background
The Coalition of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations for Election Observation (CECOE) is a non-profit, non-governmental coalition of more than 175 member organizations, registered by the F.D.R.E. Authority for Civil Society Organisations (ACSO) in 2019 (Registration No. 4748) under Proclamation No. 1113/2019. CECOE works to strengthen and coordinate the role of Ethiopian civil society organizations in election observation, voter education, electoral conflict prevention, and capacity building. The organisation is accredited by the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE). It has extensive experience conducting citizen election observation and voter education initiatives across the country, including during the 2019 Sidama Referendum, the 2021 General Elections, the 2023 referendums in South Ethiopia, and the 2024 outstanding and re-elections.
CECOE Plans to negotiate and conclude a framework agreement with a qualified travel agent for the provision of international and local travel services.
2. Objective
The main objective of the agreement is to get reliable travel agents to facilitate confirmed flight reservations and ticket issuances on a credit basis and at any time, upon the official request by the CECOE.
3. Services required
For every accordingly approved travel request, travel agents shall immediately make bookings on the most direct and convenient route and on the lowest fare.
If required, travel arrangements can not be confirmed. The travel agent shall notify the CECOE of the problem and present three alternative routings and quotations for consideration.
For wait-listed bookings, the travel agent shall provide regular feedback on the status of the flight.
The Travel Agent shall promptly issue and deliver accurately prepared tickets and detailed journeys, (in printed or electronic format), showing the precise status of the airline on all segments of the journey, and shall keep well-informed of carrier schedule changes, as well as all other alterations and new conditions affecting travel and make appropriate adjustments for any changes in the flight when necessary, tickets and billings shall be modified or issued to reflect these changes.
The Travel Agent shall accurately advise on the ticketing deadlines and other relevant information on reservations made, to avoid cancellations of bookings.
Other services
The Travel Agent shall facilitate a corporate discount agreement with the respective airline the customer frequents to support the CECOE`s cost saving on travel expenses by securing discounts and incentive schemes which will be set up according to the airline’s policies and considering the travel budget available.
Refunds
The Travel Agent shall process a refund for all returned airline tickets within the agreed number of days that might be indicated in the corporate agreements with airlines. If tickets are paid for by the traveller, the traveler`s refund notice shall be processed by the travel agent within a reasonable time period.
Deliverables (Reports)
The Travel Agent shall keep records of all tickets procured, using the standard format to be provided by CECOE, and report on a monthly basis. The data provided should be accurate and consistent at all times.
Service Standards
The Travel Agent is expected to be a polite, responsive, and efficient service provider at all times to fulfill the CECOE expectations.
Duration
The contract shall be for up to two years, and unless it is terminated earlier, renewed after the existing contract period stated in the contract has expired.
4. Required Experience
The company/Firm should have:
- Legal renewed licenses like VAT, Trade license, and TIN
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in this sector
5. Application Requirements
Interested company should submit:
- Technical proposal
- Financial proposal
6. Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on:
- Technical and experience
- Financial proposal
Mar 20, 2026
1.Background
The Coalition of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations for Election Observation (CECOE) is a non-profit, non-governmental coalition of more than 175 member organizations, registered by the F.D.R.E. Authority for Civil Society Organisations (ACSO) in 2019 (Registration No. 4748) under Proclamation No. 1113/2019. CECOE works to strengthen and coordinate the role of Ethiopian civil society organizations in election observation, voter education, electoral conflict prevention, and capacity building. The organisation is accredited by the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) and has extensive experience conducting citizen election observation and voter education initiatives across the country, including during the 2019 Sidama Referendum, the 2021 General Elections, the 2023 referendums in South Ethiopia, and the 2024 outstanding and re-elections.
To support its operations, CECOE developed a set of organisational manuals effective 2023- 2026—namely the Human Resource Manual, Finance Manual, and Property Administration Manual—which have been in use for the past three years. These manuals were initially designed to guide the organisation’s operations during a defined period and under specific institutional and regulatory conditions.
Given the evolving operational environment, organisational growth, and changes in the civil society and regulatory landscape in Ethiopia, it is now necessary to revise and update these manuals. The revision aims to ensure that the manuals remain relevant, aligned with current best practices, and responsive to CECOE’s operational needs and sectoral demands.
2. Objective of the Assignment
The overall objective of this consultancy is to review, update, and harmonise CECOE’s Human Resource, Finance, and Property Administration Manuals to ensure they are:
- Aligned with the current organisational structure and operations
- Compliant with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks in Ethiopia
- Reflective of best practices in nonprofit management
- Practical, user-friendly, and implementable
3.Scope of Work
The consultant will undertake the following tasks:
3.1. Review and Assessment
- Conduct a comprehensive review of existing manuals (HR, Finance, Property Administration)
- Assess gaps, inconsistencies, and outdated provisions
- Review relevant national laws, regulations, and donor compliance requirements
- Benchmark against best practices in civil society and nonprofit management
3.2. Stakeholder Consultation
- Conduct consultations with CECOE management and staff
- Identify operational challenges and priority areas for improvement
- Incorporate feedback from key stakeholders
3.3. Revision and Updating
- Revise and update the Human Resource Manual, including:
- Recruitment and selection
- Staff development and training
- Code of conduct and disciplinary procedures
- Revise and update the Finance Manual, including:
- Financial management and controls
- Revise and update the Property Administration Manual, including:
- Procurement and disposal procedures
3.4. Harmonization and Alignment
- Ensure consistency across all manuals
- Align policies with CECOE’s organisational structure and strategy
- Integrate cross-cutting issues such as accountability, transparency, and risk management
3.5. Validation and Finalization
- Facilitate a validation workshop with CECOE stakeholders
- Incorporate feedback and finalise the manuals
- Submit final, clean, and user-friendly versions
4. Deliverables
The consultant is expected to deliver:
- Inception Report (methodology, work plan, timeline)
- Assessment Report (key gaps and recommendations)
- Draft Revised Manuals (HR, Finance, Property Administration)
- Validation Workshop Report
- Final Revised Manuals (approved and ready for use)
5. Duration of the Assignment
The assignment is expected to be completed within 30 working days from the date of contract signing.
6. Required Qualifications and Experience
The consultant (or consulting firm) should have:
- Advanced degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Law, or related field
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in organisational development and policy/manual development
- Proven experience working with civil society organisations or NGOs
- Strong knowledge of Ethiopian legal and regulatory frameworks for CSOs
- Demonstrated experience in HR, financial management, and institutional systems development
- Excellent analytical, writing, and facilitation skills
7. Reporting and Supervision
The consultant will report to the CECOE Secretariat and work closely with designated focal persons. Regular progress updates will be required throughout the assignment.
8. Payment Terms
Payment will be made based on agreed milestones, for example:
- 30% upon submission of draft manuals
- 40% upon validation workshop completion
- 30% upon submission and approval of final manuals
9. Application Requirements
Interested consultants should submit:
- Technical proposal (methodology and work plan)
- Financial proposal
- Updated CV(s)
- Samples of similar work (manuals/policies developed)
10. Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on:
- Technical expertise and experience
- Understanding of the assignment
- Quality of the proposed methodology
- Financial proposal
Jan 16, 2026
1.1. Objectives
To engage a consultant to develop a comprehensive training manual for media professionals on the role of civil society organization in observation, International electoral standards, election observation principles and methodologies, and professional standards for media reporting during elections, and to facilitate two training sessions for media professionals.
1.2. Background
CECOE is a non-profit, non-governmental civil society organization comprising over 175 member organizations. Looking ahead to the 7th General Election, anticipated for June 2026, CECOE will undertake a comprehensive program of activities, including voter education, comprehensive election observation (through the deployment of long-term and short-term observers), capacity-building workshops for electoral stakeholders, and advocacy for electoral reforms.
The media play a crucial role in democracy, and a truly democratic election is impossible without them. A free and fair election involves not only the right to vote and knowledge of how to cast a ballot, but also a participatory process. Collaboration between media and civil society is essential, as election observer groups benefit greatly from strong engagement with media professionals. To fulfill these roles effectively, media professionals must maintain high standards of professionalism, accuracy, and impartiality in their coverage, supported by continuous engagement and capacity-building initiatives.
To this end, CECOE seeks to engage a qualified consultant to develop a comprehensive training manual and curriculum (in English) for media professionals and stakeholders.
The manual will cover the role of civil society organization in election, electoral standards, election observation principles and methodologies, Ethiopia’s legal framework governing media and elections, the
political media landscape, and the role of media in promoting transparent, ethical, and professional election reporting. In addition to preparing the manual, the consultant will facilitate a two-day training for Ethiopian media professionals and stakeholders based on the developed curriculum.
1.3. Scope of work and Expected Outcome
Training Manual Development
○ Based on the research and identified gaps, develop a well-structured and comprehensive election reporting training manual for media stakeholders.
○ Ensure the manual is aligned with Ethiopian legal frameworks, electoral standards, election observation principles, and best practices in professional and ethical election reporting.
Training Coordination and Delivery
○ Design and schedule a two one-day training program for media professionals and stakeholders.
○ Identify potential trainees and manage invitations and confirmations.
○ Facilitate the training sessions, ensuring interactive and practical engagement. Training Assessment
○ Develop and administer pre- and post-training assessments to measure participants’ knowledge and learning outcomes.
Reporting and Evaluation
○ Prepare a comprehensive report documenting the training, including evaluation of participants, lessons learned, and impact assessment.
○ Provide recommendations for future capacity-building initiatives for media in election reporting.
1.4. Key Issues to Be Covered in the training
A. Overview of the Electoral Cycle
B. Role of Civil Society Organizations in Elections
C. Engagement between Media and Election Stakeholders
D. Election Reporting: legal and ethical considerations, source identification, and election news coverage
E. Social media, misinformation and elections reporting
1.5. Final Deliverable
● A comprehensive election reporting training manual
● A two one-day training program
● pre- and post-training assessments
● A comprehensive training report
2. Requirement for Educational background and Experience
A. Educational and Professional Background
○ A relevant Master’s degree (MSc or MA) in Journalism, Media Studies, Political Science, Communications, Law, Development Studies, or a related field.
B. Relevant Experience
○ 5–7 years in media training, election reporting, or election observation.
○ Experience in developing training manuals, curricula, or learning materials.
○ Prior work in media research, needs assessments, and stakeholder engagement. C. Skills and Competencies
○ Ability to facilitate training and workshops effectively.
○ Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills in English.
○ Experience engaging media, civil society, and election stakeholders.
D. Technical Approach
○ Demonstrated understanding of the Ethiopian media landscape, electoral processes, and election observation principles.
○ Practical approach for developing the manual and delivering the training.
F. Deliverables and Timeliness
○ Track record of producing high-quality reports and materials.
○ Ability to meet deadlines and submit a comprehensive final report including training evaluation.
3. Application and Deadline
3.1. Documents to be submitted
While submitting the application the Applicant shall, in particular, ensure to attach the following:
1. Technical and financial proposal
2. Profile of the consultant (max 1 page) explaining why they are the most suitable for the work. 3. Recent CV and sample work 4. Renewed business license, including VAT registration and Tin Number certificate 4. Timeframe
