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Position Title:Election Officer/Assistant District Registrars (23 Positions)
Number of Positions :23 Positions
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Organisation: The Electoral Commission
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Application Deadline:19th January, 2015
About US:
The Electoral Commission, which is established under Article 60 of the
Constitution of the Republic of
Uganda and mandated to conduct public elections
and referenda professionally, impartially and efficiently. It was set up under
Article 60 to 67 of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Support in drawing and
implementing work plans for the District Electoral Commission office.
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Update and maintain records for
the District Electoral Commission equipment and re-usable materials.
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Compile and submit periodic
District Electoral Commission reports.
·
Mentor and supervise subordinate
staff.
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In charge of monitoring electoral
activities in the district; nominations, campaigns and polling.
·
Counter signatory to the district
Electoral Commission bank account.
·
Counter sign payment vouchers.
·
Minute Secretary to District
meetings.
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Perform any other official duties
as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
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The Election Officer/Assistant
District Registrars should be Ugandans holding Honors Bachelor’s Degrees in
Arts, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Education, Business Administration
or a closely related field from a recognized University /Institution.
·
All applicants should have a
minimum of two years of relevant working experience.
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Computer literacy skills and
knowledge and being a registered voter are added advantages
·
High moral character and
integrity
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Possess the ability to command
respect.
·
Self-motivated and strategic
thinker
·
Working knowledge of Government
Policies and Administrative Procedures.
·
Excellent written and spoken
English with strong report writing and presentation skills.
·
Excellent interpersonal and team
work skills.
·
Capacity to work with senior
personalities in different occupations.
·
Excellent analytical and problem
solving skills.
·
Possess the ability to work under
tight deadlines and pressure.
Age limit: 23 years and above
Mode of application:
All applications with comprehensively typed CVs showing the applicant’s
contact address with day time telephone numbers, addresses and day time
telephone numbers of three referees, copies of academic transcripts and
certificates should be sent to the address below.
The envelopes should be clearly marked at the top with the words
“Application for the post of……”
Send to:
The Head Human Resource Management Department,
Electoral Commission,
Plot 55 Jinja Road,
P.O. Box 22678,
Kampala, Uganda
