15 Election Officer/Assistant District Election Administrator jobs at The Electoral Commission

JOB DETAILS:
Directorate: Operations
Department: Field Operations
Reports to: District Election Administrator/Returning Officer
Salary Scale: ECS 5
Tenure: Permanent
Duty Station: Any District Electoral Commission Office in Uganda

Key Responsibilities
1. Assist in drawing and implementing work plans for the District Electoral Commission office.

2. Maintain records for the District Electoral Commission equipment and reusable materials.

3. Compile periodic District Electoral Commission reports.
4. Assist in the supervision of subordinate staff.
5. Monitor electoral activities in the district, including nominations, campaigns, and polling.
6. Act as a co-signatory to the District Electoral Commission bank account.
7. Counter-sign payment vouchers.
8. Serve as Minute Secretary to District meetings.
9. Perform any other official duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
• Applicants must be Ugandans holding an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Education, Business Administration, Law, IT, Procurement, or a related field in Humanities from a recognized university or institution.

Preferred Skills, Competencies, and Personal Attributes
1. High moral character and integrity.
2. Ability to command respect.
3. Self-motivated and strategic thinker.
4. Knowledge of Government Policies and Administrative Procedures.

5. Excellent written and spoken English with strong report writing and presentation skills.
6. Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
7. Capacity to work with senior personalities in different occupations.

8. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
9. Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure.

Age Requirement
• Applicants must be between 21 and 45 years of age.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
All qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Requirements:
• A comprehensively typed CV showing the applicant’s contact address and daytime telephone numbers.
• Addresses and daytime telephone numbers of three referees.

• Copies of certified academic transcripts and certificates.

Submission Deadline: Applications must be submitted no later than 17th January 2025.

Submission Address:
Head, Human Resource Management
Electoral Commission
P.O. Box 22678
Kampala
Envelope Note: Clearly mark your envelope at the top with the words:
“Application for the post of ASSISTANT DISTRICT ELECTION ADMINISTRATOR.”