Background

The Electoral Commission is established under Article 60 and mandated under Article 61 of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda to organize, conduct and supervise free and fair elections and referenda.

In order to effectively fulfil its mandate, the Commission invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant positions within its establishment.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in drawing and implementing work plans for the District Electoral Commission office;

Maintaining records for the District Electoral Commission equipment and reusable materials;

Compiling periodic District Electoral Commission reports;

Assisting in supervision of subordinate staff;

Monitoring electoral activities in the district; Voter's data, nominations, campaigns and polling;

Co-signatory to the district Electoral Commission bank account;

Counter signing payment vouchers;

Minute Secretary to District meetings;

Any other official duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants should 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 recognised University/ Institution.

Preferred skills, competencies and personal attributes:

High moral character and integrity

Ability to command respect.

Self-motivated and strategic thinker

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.

Analytical and problem solving skills.

Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure.

Age: Between twenty-one (21) years and forty-five (45) years

• Assist in drawing and implementing work plans for the District Electoral Commission office;
• Maintaining records for the District Electoral Commission equipment and reusable materials;
• Compiling periodic District Electoral Commission reports;
• Assisting in supervision of subordinate staff;
• Monitoring electoral activities in the district; Voter's data, nominations, campaigns and polling;
• Co-signatory to the district Electoral Commission bank account;
• Counter signing payment vouchers;
• Minute Secretary to District meetings;
• Any other official duties as assigned.

• High moral character and integrity
• Ability to command respect.
• Self-motivated and strategic thinker
• 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.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure.

• Honors Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Education, Business Administration, Law, IT, Procurement or a related field in Humanities from a recognised University/ Institution.