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\u2019 institutional strength with a special focus on enhancement of human resource capacity. Accordingly, NEBE would like to invite applicants for Head of Human Resources Management (HRM) Department position who meet the following requirements to apply.<\/p>\n
Required number:\u00a0One<\/p>\n
Reports to:\u00a0CEO of the NEBE<\/p>\n
Purpose Of The Role<\/p>\n
The Head of Human Resources Management (HRM) Department is a leadership level position reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and\/or the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) of at the HQ office of the NEBE. S\/he is responsible to oversee the entire human resource department activities such as Staff recruitment, selection & placement, learning & development, performance management, benefit & compensation management, staff relations, personnel data management etc., and play both managerial as well as operative or service functions. S\/he will also advise the senior leadership on human resource management matters.<\/p>\n
Major Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Develop and revise NEBE human resource strategies, Policies, guidelines and procedures;
\nEnforce NEBE human resource strategies, policies and procedures and enhance employee capacity;
\nPlan & lead institutional reforms, In collaboration with other departments;
\nEnsuring employee health and safety through proactively engaging leadership and other partners, ensuring health & safety protocols are adhered at all level;
\nEnsure that new NEBE employees are registered at the Pension Agency on time, and facilitate the retirement of employees and ensure necessary documents are submitted to the Agency on timely manner;
\nPrepare human resource department annual plan, leads and monitor its proper implementation, based on the annual plan of the NEBE;
\nLead employee recruitment, selection and induction process and ensure the processes are transparent, timely and fair and also work towards achieving a diverse workforce which will support the delivery of NEBE\u2019s goal;
\nEnsure timely renewal\/extension of employee contracts;
\nEnsure that employee transfer, relocation, promotion, demotion and separation is done as per NEBE\u2019s human resource policy and employment law of the land;
\nManage and ensure that performance appraisal, performance management and training and development matters;
\nEnsure payroll information is provided to finance on monthly basis;
\nManage staff welfare including periodic team building;
\nOversee human resource team works and build their capacity accordingly;
\nConduct NEBE employee capacity need assessment, based on the result, and prepare training & development plan and leads its implementation;
\nDevelop orientation and induction plan for new employees, Facilitate orientation\/training on NEBE\u2019\u2019s strategies, policies and procedures;
\nUpdate NEBE\u2019s training policy based on the prevailing need assessment results , lead and monitor its implementation;
\nFacilitate discussion sessions, consultative meetings and experience sharing platforms that help NEBE\u2019s reform and development;
\nImplement salary and other benefits as per NEBE\u2019s policy;
\nLead and ensure employee relations & disciplinary issues are handled as per NEBE\u2019s policy;
\nProvide technical support to the leadership and other staffs;
\nEnsure gender equity and inclusiveness in the human resource activities;
\nEnsure personnel records are up to date; both electronic and hard copy files and ensure the files are complete and all required documentation is maintained in a confidential and secured manner; and
\nPerform other tasks assigned by supervisor.
\nAbout You
\nRequirements on academic qualification:<\/p>\n
PhD\/MA\/MBA\/ in Human Resource & Organizational Development, Business Management, Public Administration and related fields.
\nRequirements on Professional Experiences:<\/p>\n
For PhD holders: at least 8 years of relevant experience of which 4 years on leadership position.
\nFor MA\/MBA holders: at least 10 years of relevant experience of which 4 years on leadership position.
\nSkills And Competencies<\/p>\n
Excellent management and talent handling skills.
\nMulti \u2013tasking.
\nKnowledge of various HR software.
\nAn excellent team player, positive change manager and result orient personality.
\nSound coaching, mentoring and capacity building skills.
\nAn energetic self-starter with resilience, pace, interpersonal flexibility and comfort with ambiguity to succeed within the evolving and sometimes demanding context.
\nTechnical and Strategic skills.
\nHigh sense of integrity, have a strong ethical and moral principles, confidentiality and initiating sound judgment of HR practices.
\nSound familiarity with recruitment process.
\nExcellent negotiation and communication skills.
\nNot a member of any political party.
\nExcellent Communication, Organizational and R&D skills.
\nOutstanding organizational and time management skills including the ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
\nDemonstrated experiences of working effectively with people from diverse background, promoting equity, fairness and affirmative opportunities.
\nMust value operating in a collaborative and cooperative environment.
\nAbility to manage staff, manages conflicts, and work with senior management.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":207,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","job_listing_type":[17],"job_listing_category":[212],"job_listing_location":[4],"job_listing_tag":[],"class_list":["post-32179","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry","job_listing_type-full-time","job_listing_category-human-resource-and-talent-management","job_listing_location-addis-ababa"],"metas":{"_job_logo":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_job_logo\/2026\/04\/National-Election-Board-of-EthiopiaNEBE.webp","custom-text-26140818":"National Election Board of Ethiopia(NEBE)","_job_featured":"","_job_tag":[],"_job_filled":"","_job_urgent":"","_job_type":{"17":"Full Time"},"custom-select-24762152":"Onsite","_job_category":{"212":"Human Resource And Talent Management"},"_job_expiry_date":"","_job_gender":"Both","_job_salary_type":"monthly","custom-number-21785310":"1","_job_experience":"Senior","custom-select-25910079":"5 \u2013 10 Years","_job_qualification":"Master\u2019s Degree","_job_application_deadline_date":"2026-05-03","_job_location":{"4":"Addis Ababa"},"_job_apply_type":"external","_job_apply_url":"https:\/\/nebe-election.org\/apply","_job_apply_email":"","_job_phone":"","_job_employer_name":"Beleqet Jobs","_job_employer_url":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/employer\/meseret\/"},"beleqet_data":{"_job_employer_posted_by":"9629","_job_logo_img":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_job_logo\/2026\/04\/National-Election-Board-of-EthiopiaNEBE.webp","_job_logo":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_job_logo\/2026\/04\/National-Election-Board-of-EthiopiaNEBE.webp","custom-text-26140818":"National Election Board of Ethiopia(NEBE)","_job_title":"Head of Human Resources Management (HRM) Department","_job_type":"17","custom-select-24762152":"Onsite","_job_category":"212","_job_gender":"Both","_job_salary_type":"monthly","custom-number-21785310":"1","_job_experience":"Senior","custom-select-25910079":"5 \u2013 10 Years","_job_qualification":"Master\u2019s Degree","_job_application_deadline_date":"2026-05-03","_job_location":"4","_job_description":"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. 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