Malawi Electoral Commission
The Malawi Electoral Commission, “the Commission”, is a body corporate created under Section 75(1) of the Constitution, to supervise, direct and preside over the conduct of all elections in Malawi.
In accordance with Section 13 of the Malawi Electoral Commission Act, the Commission seeks to appoint a suitably qualified person with relevant experience to fill the following vacant position within its secretariat.
A. TEMPORARY POSTS
Job Title: Temporary Elections Management Device Technicians
Number Required : 180
Responsible to: Director of ICT
Purpose: Facilitate voter registration process by ensuring that the EMDs are operational
Location: MEC Head Office
Key duties & responsibilities
- Ensuring proper timetabling of events and timely delivery of solutions
- Taking care of the EMD’s and materials
- Repairing and maintenance of EMD
- Account for EMD spare parts and accessories at all times
- Drawing up an EMD list of requirements
- Inspecting of EMDs before and at the end of each phase in accordance with the checklist
- Producing reports on a daily basis and at the end of each phase
- Working with team members to troubleshoot complex and routine hardware issues
- Communicating with the EMD Operators to resolve technical problems
- Adapts quickly to changing circumstances and requests from operators
- Prompt response in crises to resume normal operations in time
- Any other duties assigned from time to time
Qualifications
- Malawi School Certificate of Education
- At least a Certificate in Information Communication and Technology,
- Certificate in Electronics or a Certificate in IT Essentials (Hardware & Peripheral Maintenance)
- Malawian Citizen with National ID
Core Competence
- Mature, creative, and able to work in the field with minimum supervision
- Having worked with the Malawi Electoral Commission as a BVRK Technician will have an added advantage.
- Or Having worked with the National Registration Bureau as a BRK Technician during mass civil registration will have an added advantage
- Applicants must be able to discharge their duties in a non-partisan manner
- Must demonstrate impartiality at all times
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- Cover letter with brief details of their suitability
- Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae
- Names and contacts of three traceable referees
- Certified copies of certificates
Applications must be clearly marked on the envelope with the title of the position applied for, district you are applying from and submit by mail- hard copies to the following addresses not later than 3rd May, 2024:
To the:
Regional Elections Manager – South
P.O. Box 30873, Chichiri, Blantyre 3.
Regional Elections Manager – Centre
Private Bag A134, LILONGWE.
Regional Elections Manager – North, Private Bag 200, MZUZU.
NOTE:
- Please take note that interested candidates must apply for one position only and that the name of the district must be indicated on the envelope.
- Softcopy applications will not be accepted
- Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
- The Malawi Electoral Commission is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.