About this role
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS A voter educator must be a resident of the Constituency where the by-election is taking place. Must be a speaker of the main language of communication used by residents of the electoral unit, Possess a diploma and above in relevant field (Social Sciences/Project Management or equivalent), Minimum of 3 years- experience in voter education, community mobilization or social work in respective by-election electoral unit, Must be mature, respectable and non-partisan with exceptional understanding and knowledge of civil society organizations, geography, and socio-cultural economic and political dynamics of the Constituency. Proof of having successfully conducted voter education activities or informal training in collaboration with existing social networks within the Electoral unit, Demonstrable interest in electoral processes Proven commitment to the values of patriotism, nation-building, good governance, democracy, human rights and gender equity. Must NOT be engaged in any other job during the contract period and must commit to work exclusively for the IEBC under the stipulated terms and conditions of service, Working knowledge of computers, social media and digital platforms, and Proven report writing skills Job Requirements DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES OF VOTER EDUCATORS: Reporting to the Constituency Returning Officer, the Voter Educator will : Receive and distribute voter education, information, communication and publicity materials Map and engage state and non-state partners organizations such as media agencies, Civil Society Organizations, Community Based Organizations, Religious Organizations, Government ministries and opinion shapers/influencers. Identify and engage public benefit organizations serving marginalized groups such as women, youth, persons with disabilities, elderly and ethnic minorities. Conduct voter education through face-to-face meetings, mainstream and Social media platforms Represent the RO in partner organized forums/ meetings Address concerns raised by the public Assist the RO in conducting briefing sessions for accredited voter education providers, Election observers and Media Practitioners Receive, consolidate and address election related concerns raised by the public. Compile voter education, partnerships, and communications and stakeholder engagement reports for review by the RO. Submit a Constituency based report to the RO upon completion of the voter education exercise. Any other duties assigned by the RO Wages Constituency Voter Educators will be paid Kshs.2000/= per day Ward based Voter Educators will be paid Kshs.1500/- per day go to method of application »