Oct 23, 2024
Background of CECOE
The Coalition of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations for Elections (CECOE) is a coalition of over 175 local civil society organizations engaged in democracy and electoral activities across Ethiopia. CECOE obtained a certificate of registration from the FDRE Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO) in 2019 with the registration number 4748. CECOE was established to coordinate civic engagement, increasing citizen participation in voter education, election observation, research, and advocacy with the view to bolstering long-term civil society engagement in Ethiopia’s electoral process in a sustainable manner.
Following its establishment, CECOE observed the Sidama referendum which laid the groundwork for significant projects during the 6th Ethiopian general elections, reshaping the role of Ethiopian CSOs in electoral processes. During the Sixth National and Regional Elections, CECOE deployed over 3,500 observers across nine regional states and two city administrations for the June and September 2021 elections, including the South West Ethiopia referendum. The Coalition also initiated a media monitoring project, tracking election-related information across seven media outlets, political party social media accounts, and CSOs. Moreover, CECOE coordinated voter education campaigns in various regions. In February 2023, CECOE successfully observed a referendum in six zones and five special woredas of SNNPR, deploying 434 stationary and 76 mobile observers. CECOE has also observed the outstanding and reelections of the Sixth General elections which were organized on June , 2024 in Benishangul, Afar, Central Ethiopia and Somali regions. Based on its observation findings, CECOE issues statements and final observation reports which are later on used to engage stakeholders in electoral reform activities, organizing forums, workshops, and producing policy briefs and advertisements.
Job Overview/ Summary
CECOE is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Election Observation and Monitoring Officer to ensure the integrity and transparency of the electoral and political processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for observing election procedures, monitoring compliance with electoral laws, and reporting findings to enhance the democratic process.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Observation and monitoring of electoral and political processes
- Oversee and document electoral and political processes at a regional and national level
- Ensure adherence to legal and procedural guidelines throughout the electoral and political processes.
- Data Collection and Reporting
- Gather and analyze data related to voter turnout, election irregularities, and procedural compliance.
- Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on findings for stakeholders.
- Capacity building and stakeholder engagement
- Collaborate with election officials, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to promote transparency and accountability.
- Participate in briefings and debriefings to share observations and recommendations.
- Assist in training volunteers and staff on political process monitoring techniques and best practices.
- Provide guidance on ethical standards and reporting procedures.
- Crisis management
- Identify and respond to potential issues or irregularities during the election process.
- Recommend corrective actions to improve electoral practices.
Job Requirements
- BA, LLB, LLM degree in human rights, Constitutional law, Political Science, International Relations, Law, or other related fields.
- At least 6 years of work experience for BA/LLB and 4 years experience for LLM or MA
- Experience on election and related roles
- Proven experience in election monitoring, civil service, or a related area.
- Strong analytical and observational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of electoral laws and regulations is preferred.
Skills and Competencies Required
- Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work in diverse environments.
How to apply
Interested applicants should apply using this link
When to apply
Interested applicants should apply on or before October 31, 2024
CECOE strongly encourages female candidates to apply!
Oct 11, 2024
About CECOE
The Coalition of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations for Elections (CECOE) is a coalition of 176 Ethiopian CSOs working in the area of elections, human rights and democracy. 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.
The meaningful and full participation of women and marginalized groups in the political process is one of the important things necessary for making a fundamental change in Ethiopian politics. In this context, CECOE across its all project implementations aims to ensure the inclusion of gender perspective. The Gender Mainstreaming and Inclusion Consultant will be serving as the lead for CECOE’s analysis and strategy development. This will involve the following tasks:
Currently CECOE in partnership with Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) is implementing a project on enhancing the Participation of Women in Ethiopian Politics.
The scope of the assignment
The Gender Mainstreaming and Inclusion Expert is expected to ensure the application of the gender mainstreaming and inclusion principles across CECOE’s projects. The Expert will contribute to the design, implementation and monitoring of CECOE’s project activities.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Ensure timely and adequate implementation of activities according to the Project Document activity plans; this includes preparing a detailed work plan and performance monitoring plan to implement the gender mainstreaming components as per the Project Document and approved plans
- Ensure links and synergy with other projects under the overall guidance of the Project Manager;
- Review all concept notes and project documents prior to submission alongside the program team for donor approval to evaluate the application of the Gender and Inclusion concepts;
- Provide support to CECOE’s other technical team in developing training materials and providing training;
- Work closely with the program and M&E team to ensure that Gender Mainstreaming and Inclusion targets, indicators, and learning are considered and captured on a regular basis;
- Design and implement gender mainstreaming and inclusion strategy and activities at the organizational level;
- Provide technical guidance, resources, and tools on integrating gender and inclusion in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of international development programs and activities.
- Conduct gender analyses and assessments to identify gender gaps and develop strategies for addressing them.
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of gender equality policies, guidelines, and frameworks.
- Design and deliver training programs and workshops to enhance staff and stakeholder understanding of gender issues.
- Support the development of gender-sensitive tools and resources to facilitate knowledge sharing and learning.
- Conduct research on gender-related topics, analyze data, and generate evidence to inform decision-making.
- Stay up to date with current trends, best practices, and emerging issues in the field of gender equality.
- Develop and implement gender-sensitive monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact of interventions and track progress towards gender equality goals.
- Provide regular reports on gender-related indicators and recommend corrective actions as needed.
- Prepare high quality reports, technical resources, and other products and deliverables on topics related to gender and inclusive development, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL)
- Maintain effective client relations and coordination.
- Manage technical teams that deliver quality and timely products.
- Review and prepare scopes of work for assignments.
- Write high quality reports designed to effectively respond to client needs.
- Review draft deliverables and provide constructive feedback.
- Perform any other appropriate tasks assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in gender studies, sociology, international development, or a related field required.
- Minimum four years of experience in gender mainstreaming and social inclusion, evaluation and research, and program management required.
- Experience working as a Gender Specialist or in a similar role, with a strong understanding of gender equality and women’s rights issues, including in-depth knowledge of gender analysis methodologies, gender mainstreaming, and gender-responsive programming.
- Experience working on gender mainstreaming and social inclusion in the civil society sector is preferred.
- Experience engaging with community groups, local CSOs, government organizations, and advocacy groups is advantageous.
- Strong teamwork skills and commitment to collaborate with other staff.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team setting.
- Creativity and enthusiasm to tackle new challenges.
- Able and willing to undertake field travel when required.
- Strong experience working with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
- Strong English speaking and writing skills are required.
Working Condition
- Based at CECOE Head office in Addis Ababa
Note
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: October 21, 2023
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!
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!
