Principal Election Officer, Administration(The Electoral Commission) job opportunity in Uganda

Job title : Principal Election Officer, Administration
Company:     The Electoral Commission
Deadline:     Nov 8, 2013
Location : Electoral Commission Headquarters
Directorate : Finance & Administration
Reports to : Head, Administration
Terms : Four years (Renewable) contract
Salary Scale : ECS3
Job Information
The Electoral Commission, established under Article 60 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and mandated to conduct public elections and referenda, invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions within its establishment.
1. Principal Election Officer/Administration
2. Principal Election Officer/Human Resource Management Detailed job adverts can also be accessed on the Electoral Commission website www.ec.or.ug
Job purpose: To assist Head, Administration in ensuring that resources and logistics are properly identified, distributed, utilized and accounted for.

Key Tasks:
The incumbent will report to the Head, Administration Department for performing the following duties:
1. Monitoring the implementation of security arrangements at the Commission offices.
2. Ensuring timely and efficient provision and maintenance of transport facilities / fleet management.
3. Planning for the provision of Office supplies, travel and transport logistics.
4. Ensuring development and maintenance of up to-date inventory of Electoral Commission property.
5. Monitoring the implementation of communication services in the Commission.
6. Responsible for the implementation of the maintenance plans for office buildings and space utilization.
7. Acting as Secretary to Management Committee Meetings.
8. Any other duties as officially assigned from time to time.

Minimum qualifications:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honors Bachelors Degree in Arts or Social Sciences, Development Studies, Human Resource Management, Management, Commerce (Management Option), Business Administration (Management Option) or a related field from a recognized University /Institution plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in the above fields.
Possession of a Masters Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Management, ICSA, and a Certificate in Administrative Law are added advantages.

Minimum Experience:
Applicants should have at least 6 years relevant working experience in the field of Administration, 3 of which should have been gained at a Senor level in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
Special personal characteristics/attributes:
1. High Moral character and proven integrity
2. Self-motivated and strategic thinker
3. Knowledge of Government Policies and Administrative Procedures.
4. Well developed interpersonal and communication skills and capable of working as a member of the organization’s senior management team.
5. Ability to lead, cultivate team spirit and motivate qualified and specialized staff.
6. Well developed analytical and report writing skills.
7. Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure.
8. Excellent written and spoken English with strong report writing and presentation skills.

Mode of application:
 Applications with comprehensively typed CV showing the applicant’s contact address with day time telephone numbers, addresses and day time telephone numbers of three referees, copies of academic transcripts and certificates should be sent to the
 Human Resource Office/Central Registry,
 P.O. Box 22678,
Jinja Road, Kampala,
 not later than Friday, 8th November, 2013.

Envelopes should be clearly marked at the top with the words “Application for the post of ……………”
Age: 28-56 years.