Responsibilities
Observe and assess key indicators of the electoral process at polling station level;
Distribute and seek feedback on VA’s public reports at the local level;
Prior to the Election Day, provide assessments of electoral preparation and implementation, specifically on meetings with pertinent government officials, political campaign representatives, civil society activists, and election stakeholders;
Prior to Election Day, provide observations of electoral preparations, such as the storage and transportation of ballots, the set-up of polling centers (with an emphasis on access for disabled voters), and other factors related to electoral preparation as directed by the Election Observation Command Center;
On Election Day, identify any electoral violations (ballot fraud, manipulation of voting results and the use of bribery, coercion or violence) and provide a disincentive against such practices by their presence;
On Election Day, document the general atmosphere at each polling station stationed;
On Election Day, assess the voting process and speak with willing election officials and voters to gauge such issues as how the Election Day has progressed, if there have been problems at voting locations, and types of problems encountered. In the event of excessive violations, send Incident Reports to the Election Observation Command Center containing specific information on the incident or violation;
Assist with preparation of all statements and reports as requested.
Qualifications
Be a Kenyan citizen of high integrity, and be non-partisan;
Have a minimum of Secondary Level Education. Higher qualifications will be an added advantage;
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Swahili;
Computer literate and familiarity with word-processing software;
Should have effective communication skills and good report writing skills;
Excellent analytical and drafting skills;
Excellent organizational and coordination skills;
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a sensitive political environment;
Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team composed of individuals of different cultural and political backgrounds, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity;
Cross-cultural understanding, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well in a small team;
Strong physical condition including the ability to walk for long distances to reach remote areas and live in difficult conditions, perform well under stress and maintain professionalism.
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