The Electoral Commission invites applications from qualified Ghanaians for recruitment as:- Returning Officer And Deputy Returning Officers

Job Summary:

As Returning Officer, you will be responsible for the conduct and supervision of the Presidential and parliamentary Elections in a Constituency, under the direction of the District Electoral Officer and the Electoral Commission.

Duties and Responsibilities of The Returning Officer:
Your duties and responsibilities will include, among others:

•  Posting the Notice of Election, Notice of Nomination and Notice of Poll in the Constituency
•  Receiving and processing nominations of candidates
•  Certifying the Letter of Appointment of a Polling Agent
•  Collating Election results for both the Presidential and Parliamentary Elections from polling stations in the Constituency
•  Declaring results of Parliamentary Elections in the Constituency
•  Submitting election results and related documents to the District Electoral Officer. Assisting in the recruitment and training of polling staff
•  Deputy Returning Officers will assist the Returning Officer in his/her duties

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Degree/HND/Diploma in Education/previous experience as Returning Officer
•  Applicants must have considerable knowledge of the respective constituency
•  An applicant must not be an active member of a political party
•  An applicant must be in a position to be released by his/her employer for a period of at least three (3) months

How To Apply For The Job

Please send your application, CV and details of your referees, to the Electoral Commission’s respective Regional Directors

Online Applications shall not be accepted

Closing Date: 28th September, 2012