INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Senior District Electoral Officer
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Manager Electoral Operations, the Senior District Electoral Officer will be responsible for management of elections in the District, general administration of IEC at all levels but not limited to all Electoral operations matters, electoral education in order to ensure compliance with international standards in conducting elections.
The incumbent will coordinate implementation of voter registration at district level to ensure clean voters roll, supervise and monitor implementation of Civic and Voter Education during and after elections. The incumbent represents Director of Elections at district level in district stakeholder’s initiatives and meetings.
Main Duties:
- Conducts and supervises management and administration of Elections (National Assembly, Local Government, referendum, By‑Elections, fresh elections) at district level.
- Coordinates implementation of Voter Registration at District level to ensure clean voters roll.
- Coordinate establishment of District management structures to facilitate effective voter registration.
- Supervises and monitor implementation of Civic and Voter Education during and after elections through periodic inspections throughout the constituencies.
- Develops plans and strategies in alignment with organisational strategies and goals at district level.
- Provides periodic reports on general administration of district office and identifies and advises management on any challenge that may arise from time to time.
- Conducts research on electoral matters in the district and prepares comprehensive report.
- Identifies suitable places for registration, polling, Electoral Divisions and Constituency Boundaries.
- Ensures effective implementation of Conflict prevention and dispute resolution during elections.
- Gathers and maintains data on boundaries, mapping information and population and demographic changes.
- Maintains workplace discipline for all staff at district level.
- Maintains sound image of IEC at district level.
- Maintains staff welfare and all matters at district level.
- Ensures sound financial planning, management and accountability of IEC funds.
- Takes responsibility of all IEC assets in the district including IEC vehicle that is assigned to him/her.
- Maintains office fixtures and furniture at all times.
Job Specification:
- Master’s Degree in Political Science, Electoral Policy, Administration or equivalent plus two (2) years related working experience
OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Business Administration or equivalent, with five (5) years related working experience
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Good organisation skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Administration skills
- Conflict management skills
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must submit their applications accompanied by up‑to‑date Curriculum Vitae with three referees, copies of certified qualification certificates and transcripts, sent via email to:
Subject line: Senior District Electoral Officer
OR
Hand delivered to IEC Headquarters (Registry) or Respective District Head Offices in a sealed envelope labelled:
The Director of Elections
Corner Maluti and Caledon Road
Maseru West
P.O. Box 12698
Maseru 100
Lesotho
Closing Date:
10th April 2026 at 12:00 noon
Only short‑listed candidates will be contacted.