Job Title: Presiding Officer – 34344 Positions
Organisation: Electoral Commission
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Parish Supervisor
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 four (4) categories of elections below, 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 Parish Supervisor (the immediate supervisor);Job board platform
- Overall management of the polling station;
- Supervision of polling station staff;
- Receipt, issuance, accountability and safe custody of election materials;
- Ensuring proper filling of election forms;
- Submission of election returns to the Returning Officer;
- Ensuring peace and security at the polling station;
- Keeping records of the proceedings at the polling station;
- Mobilizing furniture to facilitate the polling process;
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Possession of Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) 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