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10717 Parish Election Officers job at Electoral Commission
Posted by: ugashare-Volunteer
Posted date: 2024-Oct-19
Location: Several Locations
Vacancy title:
10,717 Parish Election Officers [ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Public Administration, and Government , Category: Civil & Government ]
Jobs at: Electoral Commission
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, November 04 2024 Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Several Locations, East Africa
Summary
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JOB DETAILS:
We are hiring Parish Election Officer (10,717)
No. of positions: One per Parish.
Reports to: Sub-County Election Officer
Duty Station: Within the Parish
Terms: 3 months contract (with a possibility of renewal)
Key Responsibilities:
1. Administering all electoral activities in the parish;
2. Conducting voter education in the parish;
3. Issuing out Voter Location Slips;
4. Updating the Voters Register;
5. Assist in mobilizing people to turn up and participate in electoral activities;
6. Responsible for the conduct of nominations, campaigns and polling day activities;
7. Making election activity reports to sub-county Election Officer;
8. Responsible for Electoral Commission equipment and materials within the area of jurisdiction;
9. Participate in recruiting and training, registration, display and polling day officials;
10. Ensuring that election materials reach polling stations on time;
11. Conducting publicity of electoral activities;
12. Providing information and statistics on voter registration, voting and elections;
13. Any other official duties assigned from time to time.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications and skills:
1. Possession of Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent will be an added advantage;
2. High moral character and proven integrity;
3. Should be resident in the Parish for at-least three (3) years;
4. Demonstrable experience in handling Public Affairs is an added advantage;
5. Should be a registered voter;
6. Considerable knowledge of the electoral process in Uganda; and
7. Should have a crime-free record.
Preferred skills and experience for BOTH positions:
1. Ability to command respect;
2. Considerable knowledge and exposure to the electoral process;
3. Good communication, interpersonal and team-work skills;
4. Capacity to work with senior personalities in different occupations;
5. Analytical and problem solving skills;
6. Ability to train; and
7. Ability to work under tight deadlines.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: High School Job application procedure
• Interested and qualified applicants should submit hand written/typed applications clearly indicating the position applied for and area/ District of work.
• The applicants must possess a National ID/ NIN, a comprehensive CV with 2 referees and day time telephone contact.
• All qualified persons are encouraged to apply with attachments of photocopies of certificates and Handwritten/typed applications, testimonials shall be submitted to the District Election Administrators of the area of interest in any case NOT LATER than Monday 4th November 2024.
• A short-list of candidates to appear for interviews will be pinned at the office of the District Election Administrator in your district. The date for conducting interviews will be communicated to you through the office of the District Election Administrator and through announcements on local radio stations. Successful candidates will be informed through the same office and will be issued with appointment letters.
• Successful candidates will be paid through e-cash. Therefore, applicants must possess a phone number registered on Mobile Money in their names.
• Electoral Commission is an Equal Opportunity employer and therefore all qualified persons are encouraged to apply.
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