The GESI Intern will support the NEBE GESI Department in integrating gender equality and social inclusion principles across all electoral operations for the upcoming General Election.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

1. GESI Integration and Monitoring Support

• Assist in reviewing training materials, voter education content, and operational manuals from a GESI perspective.

• Support the monitoring of electoral activities (e.g., voter registration, candidate nomination, training) to assess the participation of women, PWDs, and other target groups.

• Help collect and compile sex-disaggregated data and other inclusion-related data from field reports.

2. Logistics and Coordination for GESI Activities

• Provide logistical support for GESI-focused workshops, consultative meetings, and training of trainers (e.g., for women candidates, election staff with disabilities).

• Assist in coordinating with the Training Department to ensure GESI components are effectively included in all electoral training curricula.

• Support the preparation and distribution of inclusive communication materials (e.g., braille, easy-to-read formats, audio messages).

3. Stakeholder Communication and Liaison

• Facilitate communication between the GESI Department and NEBE regional office on inclusion matters.

• Assist in maintaining a database of GESI-focused CSOs, Disabled Peoples’ Organizations (DPOs), and women’s groups.

• Support follow-up with regional offices to collect reports on GESI-related activities and challenges.

 4. Reporting and Documentation

• Assist in drafting monthly updates on GESI department activities.

• Help prepare briefs, presentations, and success stories on inclusive electoral practices.

• Document minutes and action points from GESI-related meetings.

5. Administrative Support

• Maintain organized filing systems for GESI documents, data, and correspondence.

• Support the processing of relevant activity reports and payment requests related to GESI initiatives.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, Social Anthropology, Development Studies, Law, or a related field.

Work Experience

• 0-1 year

 Skills & Competencies:

• Strong interest and understanding of gender equality, social inclusion, and human rights issues in Ethiopia.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work effectively in a team and handle multiple tasks under pressure.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Language:

• Required: Fluency in written and spoken Amharic and English.

• Strongly Preferred: Proficiency in one or more other regional languages (e.g., Afan Oromo, Af Somali, Tigrigna, Afar)

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 THIS LINK within 10 days from this announcement.