Job Title: Polling Assistant – 137376 Positions
Organisation: Electoral Commission
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Presiding Officer
About Organisation:
The Electoral Commission, which is established under Article 60 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and mandated to conduct public elections and referenda professionally, impartially and efficiently. It was set up under Article 60 to 67 of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda.
Job Summary: To assist in conducting the following four (4) categories of elections, on polling day:
- President and Members of Parliament (Directly-elected MP and District Woman Representative to Parliament)
- District/City Chairpersons/Lord Mayor and Councillors
- Municipality/City Division Chairpersons and Councillors
- Sub County/Town/Municipal Division Chairpersons and Councillors
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reports to the Presiding Officer;
- Verification of voters using the Bio-metric Voter Verification Kit and hard copy of the Voters Register;
- Issuance of ballot papers to the voters;
- Marking/dipping the finger of a voter after casting the ballot;
- Assisting the Presiding Officer to fill election forms at the start and closure of polling;
- Assisting the Presiding Officer in management of the polling station;
- Any other duties as assigned;
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Possession of Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent.
- Should be a person of high moral character and proven integrity.
- Preferably a resident of the area where the polling station is located;
- Must be a registered voter.
- Experience in elections related work will be an added advantage.
- Age limit: 18 years and above
How to Apply:
Applicants should fill in a job application showing their day time telephone number(s), addresses which should be completed and sent to the respective District Election Administrator where the applicant may wish to work, in any case not later than Friday, 19th December, 2025.
Envelopes should be clearly marked at the top with the words ‘Application for the post of… ’
Deadline: 19th December 2025
Note:
- Applicants must possess a telephone number registered on mobile money in their own names as they appear on their National Identity Cards (IDs) to facilitate payment by e-cash.
- Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
- Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification
Electoral Commission is an equal opportunity employer, therefore, females and Persons with Disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
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Level of Education: high school
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience required