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).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
VEFs will be engaged on a short term contract basis to conduct voter education activities leading to Polls 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 the area of deployment
Reporting on activities implemented
Ensuring marginalized groups have access to voter education materials and information
Qualifications
Must be a Zambian citizen with green a National Registration Card (NRC) and Voter\u2019s Card
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\u2019s certification, proven experience working in a similar position with the Commission or 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
Preferably resident of the ward where one is applying to work
A good knowledge of the ward where one is applying to work is a must
Not in full time employment
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
Must be willing to work in communities.
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\u2019 district of residence. Applicants should clearly indicate in their application letters, the name of the ward they are applying for.
Persons with Disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.
Applications must reach the District Electoral Officer not later than Friday, 7th May, 2021 <\/p>\n\n\n\n