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Poll Staff – 2026 General Election

Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Nationwide - All Districts in Zambia

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Employer and vacancy source: Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ)

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  • EmployerElectoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ)
  • LocationNationwide - All Districts in Zambia
  • Employer websitezambiajobalerts.com
  • Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
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Key details for this vacancy

Employer
Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ)
Location
Nationwide - All Districts in Zambia
Posted
June 3, 2026
Job type
Temporary
Category
Public Sector
This listing has expired. The original details remain available for reference, but applications are closed. Use the related searches for active vacancies.

Website Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ)

Job description

ECZ Poll Staff Recruitment 2026

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) wishes to engage 89,370 suitably qualified Zambians to work as Poll Staff countrywide during the 13th August 2026 General Election.

Reporting to: Constituency Returning Officer

Main Accountability: Conduct elections at a polling station.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Guide voters to their respective polling station.
  • Verify the identity of voters in the register of voters.
  • Mark each voter’s thumb with indelible ink.
  • Issue ballot papers.
  • Direct voters where to cast their ballot papers.
  • Ensure the safety of ballot boxes.
  • Assist the Presiding Officer during vote counting at the close of polls.
  • Perform any other election duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

  • Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent with passes in English and Mathematics.
  • Registered voter in possession of a green National Registration Card.
  • Conversant with the local language spoken in the district of application.
  • Tertiary qualification will be an added advantage.

Personal Attributes

  • Non-partisan, sober-minded, honest and of high integrity.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Able to work with limited supervision.
  • Self-driven and motivated.

How to Apply

Application letters accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae, photocopies of required educational certificates and contact numbers must be addressed to the District Electoral Officer (Town Clerk/Council Secretary) of the applicant’s district of residence.

Closing Date: 23 June 2026

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