Voter Education Facilitator (x2500)

ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF ZAMBIA
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Voter Education Facilitator (VEFs)

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) wishes to engage 2500 suitably qualified Zambians for the positions of Voter Education Facilitator (VEFS). VEFS will be engaged on a short term contract for a period of two (02) months to conduct voter education activities for voter registration in all the 116 districts across the country.

Reporting to: The District Voter Education Coordinator

Main accountability

To provide voter education to citizens in the area of deployment

Duties and Responsibilities

Planning for voter education activities;
Mobilizing community members in the targeted ward to attend voter education activities:
Organising and facilitating voter education activities;
Conducting voter education activities throughout all the area of deployment as directed using diverse education methods and formats
Reporting on all voter education activities implemented; and
Ensuring priority groups have access to voter education materials and information.

Qualification

Must be a Zambian citizen with green a National Registration Card (NRC) and Voter’s Card;
Must have a full Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent with a pass in English;
A tertiary education qualification preferably in teaching/education will be an added advantage;
Must be fluent in spoken and written English and the local language spoken in the ward applied for,
Must be a resident of the district where one is applying for;
A good knowledge of the ward where one is applying to work is a must; and
Not in full time employment.

Personal Attributes

Good interpersonal and communication skills
Must be non-partisan, of sober mind and high integrity
Must be able to work with limited supervision
Must be able to implement voter education activities as directed
Must be a self-starter, driven and motivated
Must have the ability to work with own initiative and innovation
Must be willing to work in communities.

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. Applicants should clearly indicate in their application letters, the name of the ward they are applying for. Applications must reach the District Electoral Officer not later than Friday, 1st August, 2025.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS AND WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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