Civic and Voter Education Officer

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 on the Malawi Electoral Commission Act, the Commission seeks to appoint a suitability qualified person with relevant experience to fill the following position within its secretariat.

Job Title: Civic and Voter Education Officer
Number Required : 1
Grade: C6
Responsible to : Civic and Voter Education Manager
Location: Regional Elections Office – Centre

Purpose
To design and implement the delivery of civic and voter education strategy for MEC

Key duties & Responsibilities:

  1. Implement the C&VE strategies and programs
  2. Participate in the development, review and implementation of C&VE programs.
  3. Liaise with other stakeholders in C&VE matters
  4. Report writing on the impact and effectiveness of C&VE strategies, programs and materials.
  5. Participate in identifying C&VE service providers
  6. Participate in identifying target group C&VE
  7. Develop and implement C&VE manuals
  8. Supervise staff in the regions on the core activities
  9. Train C&VE stakeholders on the core activities of the C&VE programs
  10. Design and type-setting C&VE other innovative and effective ways of conducting C&VE
  11. Suggest and initiate to the Director of C&VE other innovative and effective ways of conducting C&VE
  12. Ensure safe custody of C&VE materials at the Region
  13. Pre-testing materials for C&VE
  14. Sensitize voters on electoral processes to promote free, fair and credible elections
  15. Conduct public meetings with traditional leaders and other stakeholders.
  16. Prepare departmental Election budgets
  17. Participate in C&VE feedback to the Director of C&VE
  18. Participate in evaluation research on the impact and effectiveness of C&VE
  19. Monitor and evaluate on the impact and effectiveness of C&VE Strategies, Programs and Materials

Qualification:

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Sciences; Journalism, and Mass Communication or equivalent with at least two (2) years’ relevant work experience in elections environment.

Core competence:

  • Ability to work under pressure and under minimum supervision
  • Fluency in English

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested candidate should submit the following:

  • Cover letter with brief details on their suitability;
  • Up to date Curriculum Vitae;
  • Names and contacts of three traceable referees;
  • Certified copies of certificates.

Application must be clearly marked on the envelope with title of the position applied for and submitted to the following address not later than 15th February, 2025:

The Chief Elections Officer
Malawi Electoral Commission
Private Bag 113
LILONGWE 3

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged. The Malawi Electoral Commission is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.