Assistant Voter Registration Officers – Field (x2500)

ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF ZAMBIA
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
ASSISTANT VOTER REGISTRATION OFFICERS – FIELD

The Electoral Commission of Zambia will be embarking on registration of voters this year. The Commission seeks to recruit 2500 qualified and experienced Zambian nationals to fill the position of ASSISTANT VOTER REGISTRATION OFFICERS – FIELD (AROF) on short term contract for period of two (02) months to be deployed in all the 116 districts across the country.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Assistant Registration Officer -Field is responsible for the registration of voters in a Polling District (Voter Registration Centre).

REPORTING ACCOUNTABILITY

The Assistant Voter Registration Officer – Field will report to the Assistant Voter Registration Officer – Supervisor (ARO-S) in their respective constituencies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conduct voter registration according to registration procedures;

2. Ensure safety of equipment and materials in their custody;
3. Ensure stocks of materials are maintained and requests for any additional materials are made timely:
4. Backup registration data regularly

5. Provide reports to the ARO-S;

6. Maintain close collaboration with the Assistant Registration Officer-Technical Support (ARO-TS); and
7. Perform any other responsibilities as requested by ARO-S.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Must have a Grade 12 Certificate with passes in English and Mathematics;
2. Must have a tertiary qualification with a minimum of Certificate in a relevant field from a recognized institution;
3. Must be computer literate; (evidence of computer literacy will be added advantage);
4. Must be a Zambian citizen with a green National Registration Card; and
5. Must be a resident of the district where one is applying for.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES FOR THE POSITION

1. Non-partisan.
2. Honest and reliable with high moral strength.
3. Innovative and proactive.
4. High degree of attention to detail.
5. Commitment to duty.
6. High degree of integrity.
7. Tact and diplomacy.
8. Ability to work with minimum supervision.

9. Self-starter

SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION

1. Good inter-personal and communication skills.
2. Good report writing, and general written and oral presentation skills.

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’ district of residence. Applications must reach the District Electoral Officer not later than Friday, 1st August, 2025.

Source: Zambia Daily Mail, Page 18, 22/07/25