PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE:
The Senior Training Consultant is expected to provide technical and operation support to the National Election Board of Ethiopia (hereinafter ‘NEBE’) on a range of issues including development and execution of an effective training strategy to support the success of the upcoming Ethiopia general elections.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support NEBE technical experts in the design and implementation of training activities on electoral administration, electoral legal framework, and the overall electoral process;
- Support the development and execution of an effective training strategy and training materials targeting election officials at various levels based on approved workplan(s), budgeting, and other relevant framework;
- Coordinate with NEBE implementing partners to plan for and facilitate the implementation of training activities, including at the regional level;
- Support the identification of training centers and distribution of invitations to training participants;
- Support the appointment of trainers, gather information of trainees and monitor and assist in the overall training process;
- Support the gathering of information of personnel needed for voter registration, voting and other electoral processes; as well as the timeline and type of training and present to supervisor;
- Support the development and improvement of training manuals, and ensure their translation into the relevant local languages; support the preparation of relevant training documents and materials for use by trainers;
- Assist in the recruitment of election officials, and ensure that sufficient training is provided on voters registration, candidate registration, voting and counting, and results announcement;
- Participate in forums tied to electoral training administration; closely monitor training strategies from the experiences of other countries and contribute to the enhancement of the overall training strategy and process;
- Maintain crucial training documents which track progress, file all documents in an appropriate database, ensure that all documents are accurate and have been accepted by the supervisor;
- Identify any potential issues or risks that could affect any training plan, communicate these items with the supervisor, and work to identify potential solutions;
- Closely monitor the training schedule, monitoring deadlines for each training task, raise potential delays with the supervisor;
- Ensure that branding, marking, and reporting expectations are well planned and met;
- Other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: Standard office and field work environment.
DUTY STATION: NEBE Head Quarter, Addis Ababa
DURATION: 12 months
EXPECTED START DATE: Immediately after obtaining the contract
Job Requirements
SKILLS & SPECIFICATIONS
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- The ability to remain highly organized while handling multiple tasks under tight deadlines;
- The ability to complete tasks with limited supervision;
- Demonstrated ability to operate well in a collaborative and cooperative environment;
- Ability to handle sensitive issues and address matters with integrity;
- Willingness to adhere to all principles of confidentiality;
- Excellent reporting and document handling skills;
- Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Statistics, Political Science, Communications, International Relations or related area required;
- Minimum of TEN (10) years relevant work experience required; Experience working with projects supported by international NGOs on implementation of international technical assistance programs considered a plus;
- Demonstrated professional experience & knowledge in training and facilitation required;
- Demonstrated knowledge & professional experience in election administration preferred;
- Demonstrated professional experience in drafting training plan, manuals and other materials in Amharic and English preferred;
- Training/facilitation skill/qualification is an advantage;
- Familiarity with Building Resources in Democracy, Governance and Elections (BRIDGE) training or electoral legal framework a plus;
- Proficiency in Word, Power Point, Outlook and Excel.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Fluency in English and Amharic required. Fluency in other local languages a plus.
TRAVEL: Travel to the field may be required.
How to Apply
Please state the subject line of your email As “Senior Training Consultant”
More Information
- Job City Addis Ababa