ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF ZAMBIA JOB ADVERTISEMENT

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) wishes to engage suitably qualified Zambians for the positions of District Voter Education Trainers (DVETs). DVETs will be engaged on part time basis for the activities to be undertaken in all the 116 districts across the country for the 2020 Registration of Voters exercise.

Reporting to: The District Electoral Officer (Town Clerk/Council Secretary)

Main accountability

To conduct training of District Voter Education Committee (DVEC) members and Voter Education Facilitators (VEFs)

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the DVEC with the recruitment of VEFs to ensure that only qualified citizens are recruited

Arrange for and conduct the training of DVEC members and VEFs in the district of deployment

Ensure timely availability of suitable training venues and materials

Qualifications:

Must be a Zambian citizen with a green National Registration Card (NRC) and Voter’s Card

Must have a Grade 12 Certificate with a pass in English

At least two (2) years tertiary education is essential, preferably in teaching/education or certified training in facilitation or presentation skills.

A higher qualification in education/teaching field will be an added advantage

A minimum of two (2) years demonstrated experience in facilitating, training or teaching.

Possession of an Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Voter Education Trainers certification and proven past work experience in a similar capacity will be an added advantage.

Conversant with Zambian electoral practices and procedures will be an added advantage

Must be fluent in spoken and written English and the local language spoken in the area/district applied for.

Personal Attributes:

Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills

Must be non-partisan, of sober character and high integrity

Must have good team building ability and a team player

Must have good planning and organizing skills

Must be able to implement training programmes at short notice

Must be a self starter, driven and motivated

Must have the ability to work with own initiative and innovation while paying attention to the Commission policies, guidelines, regulations and other laws governing the electoral process.

Application letters accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae (CV), photocopies of required educational certificates and contact number(s), MUST be addressed and sent to the District Electoral Officer (Town Clerk/ Council Secretary) of the applicants’ district of residence.

Applications must reach the District Electoral Officer not later than Friday, 7th August, 2020.

Persons with Disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.

ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF ZAMBIA

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) wishes to engage suitably qualified Zambians for the positions of Voter Education Facilitator (VEFs). VEFs will be engaged on a short term contract basis for the Voter Registration exercise in all the 116 districts across the country.

Reporting to: The District Voter Education Coordinator

Main accountability

To conduct Voter Education in the area of deployment

Duties and Responsibilities

Planning for voter education activities

Mobilizing community members in the targeted ward to attend voter education activities

Organising and facilitating voter education activities

Conducting voter education activities throughout all areas of a ward as directed

Reporting on activities implemented

Ensuring priority groups have access to voter education materials and information

Qualifications:

Must be a Zambian citizen with green a National Registration Card (NRC) and has attained the age of 18 years

Must have a full Grade 12 Certificate with a pass in English.

A tertiary education preferably in teaching/education will be an added advantage.

Possession of an Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Voter Education Facilitator’s certification and proven past work experience in a similar capacity will be an added advantage

Must be fluent in spoken and written English and the local language spoken in the ward applied for

Demonstrated experience working in communities a must

Preferably resident of the ward where one is applying for

A good knowledge of the ward where one is applying to work is a must

Personal Attributes:

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Must be non-partisan, of sober mind and high integrity

Must be able to work with limited supervision

Must be able to implement voter education activities as directed

Must be a self starter, driven and motivated

Must have the ability to work with own initiative and innovation

Application letters accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae (CV), photocopies of required educational certificates and contact number(s), MUST be addressed to the District Electoral Officer (Town Clerk/Council Secretary) of the applicants’ district of residence. Applicants should clearly indicate in their application letters, the name of the ward they are applying for.

Applications must reach the District Electoral Officer not later than Friday, 7th August, 2020.

Persons with Disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.