DEPARTMENT : ELECTORAL OPERATIONS
JOB TITLE : CONSTITUENCY ELECTORAL ASSISTANT
GRADE : E *3
DUTY STATIONS : MASERU, THABA – TSEKA AND QUTHING
RESPONSIBLE TO : DISTRICT ELECTORAL OFFICER
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the District Electoral Offi cer, the Constituency Electoral Assistant is responsible for management of all activities within the Constituency, continuous registration of voters, civic and voter education, updating the Electors’ register and maintenance of quality control during registration and voting.
Main Duties
- Ensures that all deaths of registered voters are reported to the District Electoral Officer in consultation with Area Chief in the respective Constituency.
- Register voters in the respective constituency in consultation with the Area Chiefs for persons reaching the age of 18 years.
- Regularly update and maintain register of electors.
- Assist in verifying the register of electors.
- Keep up to date statistics on voter registration.
- Ensure that regular Pitsos are held within a Constituency to inform the electorates of their rights in as far as election process is concerned.
- Train temporary staff during Election period i.e Registrations clerks and Voting/Polling Staff on electoral processes.
- Check that all electoral materials and equipment are in good working condition.
- Assist in mapping of voting districts/registration centers.
- Complete voter registration control sheets and control registers.
- Keep up to date statistics on voter registration exercise.
- Conduct Civic and Voter Education at the Constituency level.
- Assist in publicity of voter registration, inspection of the register, nomination of candidates and any other activity to be undertaken by the Commission in a constituency.
- Maintain quality control measures during registration and voting.
- Receives, distributes and maintains an inventory of materials and equipment for registration and voting districts at all times.
- Assist in preparation of security plans, transport, and logistical plans at constituency level.
- Oversee the general management of constituency office.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
The incumbent must have:
- Diploma in Management or related field with relevant working experience.
Interested candidates must submit their applications accompanied by up-to-date Curriculum Vitae with three referees, copies of certified qualification certificates and transcripts, send via email to [email protected]under the subject line;
CONSTITUENCY ELECTORAL ASSISTANT
OR
hand delivered to IEC Headquarters (Registry) or Respective districts head offices in a sealed envelope labelled;
The Director of Elections
Independent Electoral Commission
P.O. Box 12698
Maseru 100
Closing date: 17th February 2024 at 12:00 noon.
Applicants must be registered as voters with IEC.
Only Short listed candidates will be contacted.