EC Uganda Jobs 2020 – Multiple Olevel Polling Assistants

Job Title: Polling Assistants – EC Uganda Jobs 2020

Organization: Electoral Commission of Uganda.

Tenure: Appointed Polling Days

Allowance: Shs.40,000/- per day of presiding

Duty Station: Kampala, Mpigi, Wakiso, Mubende, Mityana, Nakasongola, Kiboga, Kayunga, Jinja, Mayuge, Kamuli, Mbale, Kapchorwa, Tororo, Iganga, Luuka, Pallisa, Soroti, Serere, Busia, Manafwa, Busia, Budaka, Namutumba

Electoral Commission Uganda Profile:

The Electoral Commission established under Article 60 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and mandated to conduct public elections and referenda, invites applications from suitably qualified citizens to fill the following vacant positions within its establishment.

Job Profile:

To assist in conducting the four (4) major categories of elections, on polling day.

The major categories of elections are:
• Presidential and Parliamentary
• District City/Chairpersons and Councilors
• Municipal Mayors and Councilors
• Sub-county Chairpersons and Councilors

Roles and responsibilities: 

• Reports to the Presiding Officer
• Verification of Voters using the Biometric voter verification kit and or hard copy of the voter’s register;
• Issuance of ballot papers to the voters;
• Marking/dipping the finger of a voter after casting the ballot;
• Assisting the Presiding Officer to fill election forms at the start and closure of polling:
• Assisting the Presiding Officer in management of the polling station;

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Possession of Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent.
• Should have high moral character and proven integrity.
• Preferably a resident of the area where the polling station is located for at least one (1) year.
• Must be a registered voter.
• Experience in elections related work is an added advantage.
• Age limit: 18 years and above

How To Apply for EC Uganda Jobs 2020: 

Applicants should fill in a job application form showing their day time telephone number(s), addresses which should be completed and sent to the respective District Registrar where the applicant may wish to work, in any case.
Envelopes should be clearly marked at the top with the words ‘Application for the post of…….

Deadline: Not later than Friday, 4th December 2020.

Note:
• Applicants must possess a telephone number registered on mobile money in their own names as they appear on their National Identity Cards (IDs) to facilitate payment by e-cash.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification
• The Electoral Commission is an equal opportunity employer, therefore, females and persons with disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
District Registrar,
Electoral Commission
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