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!
May 31, 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.
CECOE is currently implementing a project titled “Civic Education for Better Civic Engagement and Political Participation in Ethiopia.” This project is financed by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and commissioned by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany under the “Support to Good Governance (S2GG) in Ethiopia” program, Focused on digital civic education, the project will engage in the design and provision of a nationwide and localized civic education campaign using interactive audiovisual (radio spots and video ads) and printed materials.
Job Overview/Summary:
The Civic Education Officer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring civic and voter education programs. This role aims to enhance the public’s understanding of civic rights, duties, and electoral processes to foster active participation in democratic activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement civic education programs in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Conduct training sessions and workshops for civic educators.
- Oversee the development and distribution of civic education materials.
- Coordinate with media outlets for the dissemination of civic education messages.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of civic education campaigns.
- Prepare reports and documentation on program activities and outcomes.
- Perform other related tasks which are not stated above as assigned or deemed necessary.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Law, Education, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in an election-related role.
- Proven experience in training and capacity-building activities.
- Strong understanding of the electoral process and civic rights.
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!
May 30, 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.
CECOE is currently implementing a project titled “Civic Education for Better Civic Engagement and Political Participation in Ethiopia.” This project is financed by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and commissioned by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany under the “Support to Good Governance (S2GG) in Ethiopia” program, Focused on digital civic education, the project will engage in the design and provision of a nationwide and localized civic education campaign using interactive audiovisual (radio spots and video ads) and printed materials.
Job Overview/Summary:
The Social Media Manager will be responsible for managing CECOE’s social media platforms and ensuring the effective dissemination of civic education content. This role involves content creation, monitoring social media trends, and engaging with the online community to promote civic knowledge and engagement.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement social media strategies to promote civic education.
- Create, curate, and manage published content (images, video, content).
- Monitor and respond to users in a “social” way while cultivating engagement.
- Oversee design (e.g., Infographics, Videos, thumbnails, ads etc).
- Analyze key metrics and tweak strategy as needed.
- Compile reports for management showing results (ROI).
- Perform other related tasks which are not stated above as assigned or deemed necessary.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, IT, Social sciences, Public Relations, or any other related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in social media management or a related field.
- Excellent consulting, writing, editing (photo/video/text), presentation, and communication skills.
- Demonstrable social networking experience and social analytics tools knowledge.
Skills and Competencies Required:
Knowledge of the digital world and a good understanding of major social media channels.
Positive attitude, attention to detail, with good multitasking and organizational ability.
Fluency in English and Amharic; an additional local language (Tigrigna, Oromiffa, Somali, etc.) is a plus.
CECOE strongly encourages female candidates to apply!
Sep 25, 2023
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 referendums, and the South Ethiopia referendum. CECOE has also been engaged in various advocacy activities, including advocating for electoral reforms, peacebuilding, and enhancing the participation of women in Ethiopian politics.
Scope of Work:
The IT and capacity-building Officer will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Managing and maintaining CECOE’s IT systems, including its website, database, email server, and social media accounts.
- Developing and implementing knowledge management systems to capture, store, and share CECOE’s knowledge and expertise.
- Providing IT support to CECOE staff.
- Producing and managing CECOE’s publications and other communications materials.
- Supporting people whenever they encounter challenges with computers, software, mobile, and network devices.
- Installing, configuring, and maintaining software and hardware components of computer and network systems
- Working with the team to support and carry out project through the use of IT and knowledge management.
Key Responsibilities
The IT and capacity-building Officer will have the following key responsibilities:
- IT systems management: Ensure the smooth operation and maintenance of CECOE’s IT systems, including its website, database, email server, and social media accounts.
- Knowledge management: Develop and implement knowledge management systems to capture, store, and share CECOE’s knowledge and expertise. This may include developing and maintaining a knowledge base, developing and delivering training on knowledge management, and facilitating knowledge sharing among CECOE staff.
- IT support: Provide IT support to CECOE staff, including troubleshooting IT problems, providing training on new IT tools and systems, and assisting with IT projects.
- Communications and publications: Produce and manage CECOE’s publications and other communications materials, including developing and implementing social media strategies.
- Advocacy: Support CECOE’s advocacy work through the use of IT and knowledge management tools. This may include developing and maintaining websites and social media pages for advocacy and campaigns and using data to support advocacy efforts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in managing IT systems in a civil society organization or other non-profit setting.
- Experience in developing and implementing knowledge management systems.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Excellent English communication skills (written and oral).
- Experience with social media and content management systems is desirable.
Deliverables
The IT and Knowledge Management Officer will be responsible for the following deliverables:
- Managing and maintaining CECOE’s IT systems.
- Developing and implementing knowledge management systems for CECOE.
- Providing IT support to CECOE staff and volunteers.
- Producing and managing CECOE’s publications and other communications materials.
- Supporting CECOE’s advocacy work through the use of IT and knowledge management tools.
