Oct 23, 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 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 a proven track record of success, having observed the 6th General Election of Ethiopia, the Sidama referendum, the South West Ethiopia Peoples’ Region referendum, the South Ethiopia referendum, and the referendum rerun in Wolaita Zone. CECOE has also been engaged in various advocacy activities, including advocating for electoral reforms, peacebuilding, and enhancing the participation of women in Ethiopian politics. Currently, CECOE is implementing the project titled “ Strengthening and promoting democratic processes and Peaceful Elections through Enhanced Engagement, capacity, and Awareness of Electoral Stakeholders” which is funded by the Embassy of Ireland.
The political reform process in Ethiopia, initiated in 2018, resulted in significant legislative changes, including updates to electoral law and the re-establishment of the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE). NEBE organized the Sidama referendum in 2019 and the Sixth General Elections in mid-2021. However, conflicts in Tigray, Oromia, Amhara, Benishangul-Gumuz, and Afar severely impacted the 2021 elections, complicating the democratic reform process amid ongoing security challenges and the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the September 2021 elections, serious irregularities were reported in the Meskan and Mareko constituencies, including voter coercion and militia presence, leading to a decision for re-elections. Similar issues arose in the Muye Muluqe Constituency, prompting a recount due to discrepancies in voter numbers. In Jigjiga Town, coercion was reported, preventing observers from monitoring 13 constituencies, resulting in another re-election decision to ensure process integrity.
These cancellations left some seats in the Federal Parliament and Regional Councils vacant, highlighting NEBE’s challenges in ensuring a credible electoral process. In regions where the 2021 general elections didn’t take place due to security and logistical reasons and whose results were invalidated by the NEBE, specifically in the Benishangul Gumuz, Afar, Somali, and parts of Central Ethiopia, NEBE took the step of holding outstanding elections and re-runs for these areas on June 24, 2024. CECOE, in line with its mandate to observe electoral processes, was engaged in the observation of the pre-election, election day, and post-election processes by coordinating its member organizations in Benishangul Gumuz, Afar, Central Ethiopia, and Somali regions.
Following its observation, CECOE has issued a preliminary statement and has prepared a final observation report summarizing the findings and recommendations of the observation. Driven by its commitment to gather lessons from its observation projects, CECOE is seeking to hire a consultant who will assess CECOE’s observation of the June 24, 2024, outstanding and reelections.
2. Scope of Work:
The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Workshop Design and Facilitation
- Develop a detailed workshop agenda and methodology in consultation with CECOE
- Facilitate a participatory workshop employing interactive methods to identify strengths, weaknesses, challenges, and opportunities for improvement in CECOE’s election observation.
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Conduct key informant interviews with CECOE staff, partners, zonal coordinators, and observers using a semi-structured approach.
- Analyze interview transcripts, workshop outputs, and relevant documents to identify key lessons learned, considering contextual factors and emerging trends.
- Draft a comprehensive lesson-learned report
- Dissemination and Feedback
- Present key findings and recommendations to CECOE in a debriefing session, facilitating discussion.
- Incorporate CECOE’s feedback into the final report.
4. Deliverables
- Detailed workshop agenda and methodology.
- Facilitated lesson-learned workshop.
- Comprehensive lesson learned report.
5. Timeline
The consultancy will be undertaken for 10 days.
6. Required Qualifications and Experience
- MA or BA in political science, law, peace and security studies, or a related field.
- Proven experience facilitating participatory workshops and conducting qualitative data analysis, ideally within election observation or similar contexts.
- Strong understanding of election observation methodologies and best practices, including international standards and principles.
- In-depth knowledge of the Ethiopian political context and electoral system.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Amharic.
7. Application Process
Interested consultants are invited to submit their applications including:
- Business license.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting relevant experience.
- Technical proposal outlining the proposed methodology and work plan.
- Financial proposal detailing consultancy fees and expenses.
- Sample of previous works
Applications should be submitted electronically on or before October 30, 2024
8. Contractual Arrangements:
The selected consultant will be contracted by CECOE for the duration of the consultancy. Payment will be made in installments upon satisfactory completion of deliverables as outlined in the agreed-upon contract.
Oct 11, 2024
- Background
The Coalition of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations for Elections (CECOE) is a coalition of over 175 civil society organizations operating in all regional states and the two city administrations. CECOE was established in 2019 with the aim of augmenting and coordinating the role of Ethiopian CSOs in election observation, monitoring, voter education, and preventing post-electoral conflicts. CECOE has a proven track record of success, having observed the 6th General Election of Ethiopia, the Sidama referendum, the South West Ethiopia Peoples’ Region referendum, the South Ethiopia referendum, and the referendum rerun in Wolaita Zone. CECOE has also been engaged in various advocacy activities, including advocating for electoral reforms, peacebuilding, and enhancing the participation of women in Ethiopian politics.
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” as part of the project CECOE has developed civic education training manual. Drawing on the civic education materials of the second part of the manual, a graphic designer will prepare user-friendly and interactive materials representing the information contained in the manual in a graphic format designed to make the ideas easily understandable. The materials will be made readily available online on CECOE’s website and will serve as input for its social media civic education campaign. The target audience of the infographics is both the educators and the public. While the youth and the educated will have access to the infographics on the social media platforms, the educators will use the infographics to disseminate the civic education content to the grassroots community through face-to-face training and other outreach activities.
- Understanding Project Requirements:
- Collaborate with the team to understand the objectives, target audience, and key messages to be conveyed through the infographic.
- Review and understand part of the civic education manual that needs to be visually represented.
- Design clear, engaging, and visually appealing infographics based on the approved concept and provided content.
- Ensure the design aligns with the organization’s brand guidelines, including colors, fonts, and overall style.
- Communication and Collaboration
- Maintain effective and timely communication with CECOE to understand requirements, clarify any ambiguities, and provide progress updates.
- Collaborate with the CECOE’s team, including subject matter experts, to ensure the accuracy of the design.
- Final Infographic Design:
- The completed, high-quality infographic in a preferred format (e.g., JPEG, PNG, PDF), ready for distribution or publishing.
- Design should be optimized for both digital use (social media, websites) and print formats if required.
- Qualifications and Experience
- Strong proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, or other relevant tools.
- Solid understanding of design principles, including color theory, typography, layout, and composition.
- Demonstrated ability to convert complex data and information into clear, visually engaging infographics.
- MA or BA in academic qualification in communications, journalism, architecture or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years experience producing charts, graphs, and other visual representations of data with a track record of producing high-quality materials.
The Infographic Design is expected to be completed within a total of 25 working days, starting from the commencement date.
- A strong portfolio showcasing previous infographic designs or similar visual communication work.
- Technical proposal
- Financial Proposal
- Business license
- References from previous clients, if available.
The Infographic Design is expected to maintain strict confidentiality and not disclose any information related to the project or its content to any third parties.
Upon completion and payment, all Infographic Design documents and related materials will become the property of CECOE
Oct 11, 2024
- Background
The Coalition of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations for Elections (CECOE) is a coalition of over 175 civil society organizations operating in all regional states and the two city administrations. CECOE was established in 2019 with the aim of augmenting and coordinating the role of Ethiopian CSOs in election observation, monitoring, voter education, and preventing post-electoral conflicts. CECOE has a proven track record of success, having observed the 6th General Election of Ethiopia, the Sidama referendum, the South West Ethiopia Peoples’ Region referendum, the South Ethiopia referendum, and the referendum rerun in Wolaita Zone. CECOE has also been engaged in various advocacy activities, including advocating for electoral reforms, peacebuilding, and enhancing the participation of women in Ethiopian politics.
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” as part of the project CECOE has developed civic education training manual. CECOE recognizes the importance of reaching diverse communities across Ethiopia.
To achieve this, CECOE will hire translators to translate the second part of the manual, which focuses on the civic education content, from English into five local languages (Amharic, Oromiffa, Tigrigna, Afar, and Somali). The translated manuals will serve as valuable resources for civic education activities at the grassroots level to be conducted by CECOE, its member organizations, and other interested stakeholders. By reaching communities with diverse linguistic backgrounds, CECOE will contribute to strengthening democracy in Ethiopia.
- Translate written documents from English to Amharic, Oromiffa, Tigrigna, Afar, and Somali languages with accuracy, attention to detail, and maintaining the intended meaning.
- Ensure the translated contents are culturally appropriate and free from grammatical errors.
- Adapt the style and tone of the translation to the target audience while retaining the integrity of the original text.
- Provide accurate and timely translations within the agreed-upon deadlines.
- Review and proofread translated documents to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to quality standards.
- Edit and revise translated content to improve readability and clarity.
- Collaborate with CECOE to address any feedback or concerns related to the translated content.
- Communication and Collaboration
- Maintain effective and timely communication with CECOE to understand requirements, clarify any ambiguities, and provide progress updates.
- Collaborate with the CECOE’s team, including subject matter experts, to ensure accurate and contextually appropriate translations.
- Five Translated documents in the agreed format in five languages (Amharic, Af. Oromiffa, Tigrigna, Af. Afar and Af. Somali)
- Proofread and edit translations, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to the project objectives.
- Timely communication and updates on the progress of translation tasks.
- Qualifications and Experience
- Proficiency in Amharic, English, Af. Oromiffa, Tigrigna, Af. Afar, and Af. Somali languages.
- Proven experience in translating documents in Amharic, English Oromiffa, Tigrigna, Afar, and Somali languages
- Demonstrated experience in translating, editing, proofreading human rights, civic education, voter education manuals
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain the integrity of the original text.
- MA or BA in academic qualification in language studies, political science, law, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in translating documents in Amharic, English Oromiffa, Tigrigna, Afar, and Somali languages with a track record of producing high-quality materials.
- Any relevant certifications or degrees in translation or language studies.
The project is expected to be completed within a total of 25 working days, starting from the commencement date. The following milestones and deadlines will apply:
- Translation of documents in in all five languages (Amharic, English Oromiffa, Tigrigna, Afar, and Somali): Ten days
- Proofread and edit translations: Ten days
- Updated resume or CV highlighting relevant experience of each translator
- Financial Proposal
- Technical proposal
- license
- Samples of previous translation work
- References from previous clients, if available.
The translator will be compensated based on a per-page rate. The specific rate will be agreed upon during the selection process and will be documented in the contract. Payment will be made according to the following terms:
- The translator will submit an invoice for the completed documents on a regular basis,
- Payment will be processed within five working days of receiving a valid invoice.
- The invoice should include a breakdown of the number of pages translated and the corresponding total amount.
The translator is expected to maintain strict confidentiality and not disclose any information related to the project or its content to any third parties.
Upon completion and payment, all translated documents and related materials will become the property of CECOE
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
