Interim Independent Electoral Commission Jobs Re-Advertisement: Constituency Election Coordinators

Interim Independent Electoral Commission Re-Advertisement

Constituency Election Coordinators
Ref No. CEC/12c/09

The Interim Independent Electoral Commission re-advertises for posts Constituency Election Coordinators (CEC) for the following constituency:

Magarini (Coast Province)

Applications are invited from qualified Kenyan nationals.

Reporting to the Regional Election Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating and monitoring the delivery of effective and efficient election operation services at the constituency level, managing constituency electoral activities, providing guidance on the implementation of the Commission's strategy at the constituency level and ensuring the preparation of periodic reports.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide management support, develop and oversee the implementation of strategies, policies, plans and budgets at the constituency level while ensuring the alignment of these to the regional and overall Commission strategies.
• Ensure that election operation activities at the constituency level comply with internal controls and budget restrictions.
• Ensure provision of administrative support services at the constituency level including distribution of election materials, transport management, implementation of security policies and protocols and ensuring the safe custody of the Commission's assets.
• Responsible for sound financial management and prudent use of all commission funds at constituency level in line with commission's financial policies..
• Liaise with the Regional Election Coordinator to implement training programmes for registration and election officials at the constituency level.
• Identify, inspect suitable polling, nominations and tallying centers. Liaise with regional administrative and security officials at the constituency level.
• Compile and certify the voters register.
• Undertake the verification and revision of voter's register as required by law from time to time.
• To liaise with political parties in respect of elections and related activities
• Develop accountability measures, monitor the performance indicators at the constituency levels and ensure the timely preparation of periodic reports.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the commission.
• The successful candidate must be ready, able and willing to work in any Constituency within the Country.

Qualifications

• Education: A minimum of Bachelors degree from a recognized University
• Experience: A minimum of five years experience in management of public affairs. Proven experience in results-based management, monitoring and evaluation or managing election process is an added advantage.
• Knowledge: Must be computer literate. Good negotiation, planning and coordination skills. Additional training and professional experience in fieldwork will be an advantage.
• Age: Between 35-45 years old

The Offer

These are challenging and extremely exciting roles which will offer competitive packages for the right candidates.

Detailed job profiles and reference numbers can be accessed on the NEC website www.iiec.or.ke.

If your career aspirations match these exciting opportunities please write in confidence quoting the reference number both cover letter and envelop before Friday 20th November, 2009.

Enclose your detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certified academic and professional certificates, copy of national identity card, job title and the constituency applied for and day time telephone contacts of three (3) referees and send to:

The Chairman,
Interim Independent Electoral Commission (DEC),
Anniversary Towers, 6th Floor, University Way,
P.O Box 45371-00100 GPO, Nairobi

NB: Canvassing of any kind will lead to automatic disqualification.

Those who had responded to a recent advert on the same position need not apply.

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