Election Legal Affairs & Case Management Expert

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), re-established by proclamation No. 1133/2011, is the constitutionally mandated body to conduct elections, organize referendum and regulate political parties in Ethiopia. NEBE is working to boost its’ institutional strength with a special focus on enhancement of human resource capacity. Accordingly, NEBE would like to invite applicants for Election Legal Affairs & Case Management Expert position who meet the following requirements.

Required number:         One

Reports to:                    Head, Election Legal Department

Duty station:                  NEBE Head Quarter, Addis Ababa

Duration:                        Permanent

Salary:                             As per the organization salary scale (Competitive)

Job Summary

Election Legal Affairs & Case Management Expert is responsible for managing legal matters related to electoral processes, overseeing legal compliance, and providing expertise in election-related cases. This role involves legal research, case analysis, policy development, and ensuring adherence to electoral laws and regulations. The Expert plays a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of elections and managing legal cases effectively.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth legal research on electoral laws, regulations, and precedents.
  • Provide high-level technical assistance and input in the area of legal and regulatory reform; this may include reviewing, updating, drafting and commenting on electoral and referenda legislation; institutional by-laws and proclamations
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  • Analyze legal issues related to elections, providing comprehensive case assessments and recommendations.
  • Manage election-related legal cases, including litigation, disputes, and challenges.
  • Liaise with external legal counsel, prepare legal documents, and represent the organization in legal proceedings.
  • Develop and implement legal policies and procedures related to elections and electoral activities.
  • Draft and review election-related policies, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with best practices.
  • Ensure compliance with electoral laws, regulations, and internal policies.
  • Advice on legal implications of election-related decisions and actions, ensuring legal standards are met.
  • Engage with election officials, stakeholders, and legal counterparts to foster collaborative relationships.
  • Represent the organization in legal forums, conferences, and meetings related to electoral matters.
  • Document legal cases, maintain accurate records, and prepare detailed reports for management review.
  • Prepare legal briefs, memos, and documents for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Uphold ethical and professional standards in legal practice, ensuring transparency, fairness, and impartiality.
  • Provide guidance on ethical conduct to election officials and staff involved in legal matters
  • Perform any other task as required.

Specification:

Education and Work Experience: 

  • 7 years for Bachelor | 5 years for Masters in LLB or LLM

Knowledge:

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel;
    • Experience in developing outreach strategies and initiatives;
    • Proven communication and presentation skills to large and varying audiences;
    • Knowledge of Ethiopia’s political context;
    • Excellent computer literacy and fluency in English and Amharic required;
    • Excellent working level of English and Amharic languages; in both writing and speaking;

Know-How (Skills) (Technical competencies):

    • Strong understanding of electoral laws, regulations, and legal frameworks.
    • Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
    • Proven experience in case management, legal research, and policy development.
    • Ethical mindset with a commitment to upholding legal standards and organizational integrity.

Behavioural competencies:

    • Willingness to adhere to all principle of confidentiality;
    • Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness;
    • Ability to work with senior management;
    •  Ability to perform effectively under high pressure, hardship conditions and long working hours;
    • Sound analytical judgment;
    • Ability to prioritize work, multi-task and meet deadlines;
    • An energetic self-starter with resilience, pace, interpersonal flexibility and comfort with ambiguity to succeed within the evolving and sometimes demanding context;
    • High sense of integrity, have a strong ethical and moral principles,
    • Experience in the development and delivery of guidelines, rules and regulations in an election context, or relevant and equivalent experience working with civil society organizations and implementing projects;
    • An excellent team player, positive change manager and result orient personality;
    • Able to work independently and in a team environment;

How to Apply

      INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO SEND NON-RETURNABLE:

  • Application letter that explains why you fit for the post and updated CV, and Three work related referees;
  • Application letter & resume should be saved by full name of Applicants.
  • Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further screening.
  • Those who are interested can only apply through the attached link                 
  •  https://nebe-election.org/apply  within 10 days from this announcement.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply!

Vacancy
October 24, 2024