ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF ZAMBIA
JOB ADVERTISEMENT DISTRICT ELECTORAL TRAINERS
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) wishes to engage 2,600 suitably qualified Zambians for the position of District Election Trainers (DETS) countrywide. The DETS will be engaged on part time basis to train poll staff for the 2026 General Election.
Reporting to: District Electoral Officer
Main Accountability
Training of poll staff
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure that training materials are adequate
- Coordinate packing and distribution of training materials
- Train and evaluate poll staff
- Assist in the recruitment of poll staff
- Prepare and submit training reports
- Perform any other election duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications and Requirements:
- A Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent with passes in English and Mathematics
- Minimum of a Diploma in a relevant field from a recognised institution
- Registered voter in possession of a green National Registration Card
- Ready to work in any district within the province of residence
- Conversant with the Zambian electoral practices and procedures
- Five (05) years’ experience in facilitation/training
- Proven experience as a trainer in elections will be an added advantage
Personal Attributes:
- Must be non-partisan, of sober character, high integrity and a team player
- Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, planning and organising skills
- Must have good planning and organizing skills
- Must be able to implement training programmes at short notice
- Must be a self-starter, driven and motivated
- Must have the ability to work with own initiative and innovation while paying attention to the Commission policies, guidelines, regulations and other laws governing the electoral process.
Application letters accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae (CV), photocopies of required certificates and contact number(s). MUST be addressed and sent to the District Electoral Officer (Town Clerk/ Council Secretary) of the applicant’s district of residence.
Applications must reach the District Electoral Officer not later than Tuesday, 16th June, 2026.
Electoral Commission of Zambia is an Equal Opportunity Employer
