EXTERNAL VACANCY / JOB ADVERT - ELECTION OFFICER/ASSISTANT DISTRICT ELECTION ADMINISTRATOR

EXTERNAL VACANCY / JOB ADVERT - ELECTION OFFICER/ASSISTANT DISTRICT ELECTION ADMINISTRATOR | Electoral Commission Navigation Home About EC Activities Contact Us History of EC Commissioners Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama Hajat Aisha Lubega Peter Emorut Stephen Tashobya Dr. Kayunga Sallie Simba Okello Anthony Beinamaryo Caroline Bright Management Departments Administration Auditing Election Management Finance Human Resource Information Technology Legal Operations Planning and Research Public Relations Voter Data Management Voter Education & Training Voter Information Voter Locator Voter Statistics Where and how to vote Why Register as a Voter Elections and Results Administrative Units Electoral Map of Uganda Elections Overview Election Results 2026 General Elections 2021 General Elections 2016 General Elections 2011 General Elections 2006 General Elections 2001 General Elections 1996 General Elections By Elections Registration statistics Nomination Forms Political Parties Political Parties Register a Party Media Centre Latest News Accreditation Tenders Resources EC Bulletins Election Handbooks Laws and Regulations Campaign Scheduler Staff Portal Staff E-Mail Staff Resource Files Jobs EXTERNAL VACANCY / JOB ADVERT - ELECTION OFFICER/ASSISTANT DISTRICT ELECTION ADMINISTRATOR 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 fulfill its mandate, the Commission invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions within its establishment. VACANCY: Election Officer/Assistant District Election Administrator No. of vacancies: Nine (9) 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: 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; 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 Bachelors Degree in Arts, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Education, Business Administration, Law, IT, Procurement or a related field in Humanities from a recognized 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 Mode of application: All qualified and interested citizen of Uganda can apply. 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 certified academic transcripts and certificates should be sent to the Human Resource Office/Central Registry, not later than 11 th September, 2026 . Envelopes should be clearly marked at the top with the words “Application for the post of ASSISTANT DISTRICT ELECTION ADMINISTRATOR ” Ag. Head, Human Resource Management El