Head, Gender and Social Inclusion Department

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 Head, Gender and Social Inclusion Department position who meet the following requirements.

Job Summary

The Head of Gender and Social Inclusion is responsible for leading the organization's efforts to promote gender equality, diversity, equity, and social inclusion across all programs and initiatives. This role involves developing strategic initiatives, fostering partnerships, and ensuring the integration of gender and social inclusion perspectives into organizational policies and practices. The Head of Gender and Social Inclusion plays a key role in advancing the organization's commitment to inclusivity and social justice. Duties and responsibilities

Primary responsibilities of Gender Equity and Social Inclusion:

• Developing strategies and ensuring promoting women's participation and leadership in politics and elections.
• Developing strategies and ensuring the inclusion of the youth, marginalized and vulnerable groups in the electoral process.
• Implementing initiatives to address social barriers and biases that hinder equal participation.

Gender and Inclusion Mainstreaming

• Integrating an inclusion perspective into all electoral policies, programs, and activities.

Inclusive Political Participation

• Take measures to increase participation and representation of Women, the youth, persons with disabilities, and other marginalized groups of people as candidates, voters, and election officials.

Inclusive Voter Education

• Ensure inclusive voter education to ensure that all citizens, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, religion, language spoken, culture or geographical location understand their rights and responsibilities in the electoral process.

Data Collection and Analysis

• Establish mechanisms for collecting and analyzing gender, age and disability disaggregated data to inform evidence-based policies and initiatives.

Training and awareness creation

• Ensure development of training and awareness creation programs to sensitize election officials, NEBEs staff, and stakeholders on topics of gender and social inclusion.

Accessibility and Inclusivity

• Ensure that all aspects of the electoral process are accessible and inclusive, including polling stations, voter registration, and voter information materials.

Consultation and Collaboration

• Creating consultative and collaboration forums with civil society organizations and women's and marginalized groups' representatives.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Set up systems to monitor and evaluate the impact of gender and social inclusion initiatives on electoral participation and representation.

Media and Communication

• Work with the Communications Department to ensure that media campaigns and communication materials are gender sensitive and inclusive. Conduct media sessions, provide information and participate in media discussions on the topics of inclusive and gender sensitive election process.

Budget and Resource Allocation

• Plan resources and budget requirements for the implementation of gender equity and social inclusion initiatives.

Ethical Guidelines

• Reinforce ethical principles, including equality, non-discrimination, and respect for human rights, in all gender and social inclusion activities.

Required number: One

Reports to: Board

Duty station: NEBE Head Quarter, Addis Ababa

Duration: Permanent

Salary: As per the organization salary scale (Competitive)

Education and Work Experience:

• PHD/MA Degree in Sociology, Sociology & Social Anthropology, Gender Study, Psychology, Special Need, Development Studies and related fields.
• 10 years and Masters | 8 years and Ph.D.| 4 years in a leadership role

Skill Requirements:

• Proven track record in designing and implementing successful gender and social inclusion initiatives in diverse contexts.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and innovative thinking abilities.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and community organizations.
• Not a member of a political party.