Election Officer/Assistant District Election Administrator (9 Positions) — Electoral Commission Uganda | Deadline: 11 September 2026

Election Officer/Assistant District Election Administrator

Electoral Commission Uganda

Job overview

Employer: Electoral Commission Uganda

Job title: Election Officer/Assistant District Election Administrator

Directorate: Operations

Department: Field Operations

Reports to: District Election Administrator/Returning Officer

Duty station: Any District Electoral Commission office in Uganda

Number of vacancies: Nine

Tenure: Permanent

Salary scale: ECS 5

Salary amount: Not disclosed

Experience: No minimum duration specified

Age requirement: 21–45 years

Application deadline: 11 September 2026

Jobspace Uganda vacancy summary

The Electoral Commission is recruiting nine Election Officers/Assistant District Election Administrators for permanent deployment at district offices across Uganda. The successful applicants will support electoral planning, maintain records, prepare reports and monitor activities such as nominations, campaigns and polling. The position also includes important administrative and financial-control responsibilities, including countersigning payment vouchers and serving as a co-signatory to the district office bank account. This opportunity is suitable for Ugandan graduates interested in electoral operations, public administration, field coordination and accountable public service.

About the employer

The Electoral Commission is established under Article 60 of Uganda’s Constitution and exercises the electoral responsibilities provided under Article 61. Its mandate includes organising, conducting and supervising elections and referenda in Uganda.

Who should apply?

This opportunity may suit Ugandan citizens who:

• Are between 21 and 45 years of age.
• Hold an honours bachelor’s degree in an accepted discipline.
• Can prepare work plans, maintain records and compile professional reports.
• Have strong written and spoken English.
• Can work impartially within a sensitive public institution.
• Possess integrity, sound judgement and problem-solving ability.
• Can remain effective during busy electoral periods.
• Are willing to serve at any district Electoral Commission office in Uganda.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and implementing district Electoral Commission work plans.
• Maintain records of electoral equipment and reusable materials.
• Compile periodic operational and administrative reports.
• Support the supervision of subordinate district staff.
• Monitor nominations, campaigns, polling and other district electoral activities.
• Serve as a co-signatory to the district Electoral Commission bank account.
• Countersign payment vouchers in accordance with established controls.
• Serve as minute secretary during district meetings.
• Perform other official duties assigned by the supervising officer.

Minimum qualification

Applicants must be Ugandan citizens holding an honours bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institution in one of the following areas:

• Arts
• Social Sciences
• Development Studies
• Education
• Business Administration
• Law
• Information Technology
• Procurement
• Another relevant humanities-related discipline

Preferred skills and attributes

• High moral character and integrity.
• Ability to command respect.
• Self-motivation and strategic thinking.
• Knowledge of government policies and administrative procedures.
• Strong report-writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work professionally with senior personalities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Capacity to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Documents required

• An application letter.
• A comprehensively typed and updated curriculum vitae.
• Your contact address and daytime telephone number.
• Names, addresses and daytime telephone numbers of three referees.
• Certified copies of academic certificates.
• Certified copies of academic transcripts.

Application procedure

Application method: This is a physical or postal application. The official advert does not provide an online application form or recruitment email address.

Place the completed application and supporting documents in an envelope clearly marked:

APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ASSISTANT DISTRICT ELECTION ADMINISTRATOR

Deliver the application to the Electoral Commission Human Resource Office/Central Registry or send it by post to:

Ag. Head, Human Resource Management
Electoral Commission
P.O. Box 22678
Kampala, Uganda

For physical delivery, the Electoral Commission headquarters address is:

Electoral Commission
Plot 1–3/5, Seventh Street
Industrial Area
Kampala, Uganda

Application deadline: 11 September 2026.

Postal applicants should send their documents early enough for the complete application to reach the Commission before the deadline.

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Before submitting your application

• Confirm that you are a Ugandan citizen aged between 21 and 45 years.
• Use a comprehensively typed and updated CV.
• Provide complete contact information for all three referees.
• Attach certified academic certificates and transcripts.
• Write the required position wording clearly on the envelope.
• Do not attempt to apply by email because none is provided.
• Keep copies of every document submitted.

Job-scam warning

Jobspace Uganda does not charge applicants for job information or placement. Do not pay anyone who claims to influence Electoral Commission recruitment. Verify important instructions through the Commission’s official website.

Editorial disclaimer: Jobspace Uganda is an independent vacancy-information platform and is not the recruiting institution. This post has been independently summarised to help applicants understand the opportunity. Official instructions, updates and recruitment decisions remain the responsibility of the Electoral Commission.

Date posted: 31 August 2026

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