RECRUITMENT NOTICE

TEMPORARY POSITIONS FOR BIOMETRIC VOTER REGISTRATION 2023

SOLOMON ISLANDS ELECTORAL OFFICE

The Solomon Islands Electoral Office in its preparation towards the Biometric Voter Registration update for all constituencies throughout the country is seeking to recruit Temporary Voter Registration Officials. The number of positions for each Province and SIEC Headquarter positions are as follows:

Ref No.

Position Title

Location/ Province

No. of Positions

Qualification/ Experiences/Criteria

 

 

 

 

 

BVR/01/23

 

 

 

Registration Officer

Central Province

2

  • Must be a Solomon Islands citizen

  • Must be 18 years of age and above

  • Tertiary qualification in public administration, finance or any relevant field with good working experience

  • Good understanding of the fundamentals of a free, fair, credible democratic election and strong leadership qualities.

  • Broad knowledge and understanding of the Electoral System in the Solomon Islands.

  • Applicants are not to contest the 2024 Provincial Assembly Election, Honiara City Council and National General Election.

  • Good knowledge of the province/ Constituency or local community of application

  • Must be neutral – no political affiliations with intending candidates or political groupings of any kind.

  • Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and experience

  • Work and Reside in constituencies or provincial headquarters.

  • Must possess exemplary communication skills with a very high degree of confidence when dealing with voters, politicians and the public;

  • Previous experience in similar roles in voter registration or elections events would be an advantage.

  • Physically and medically fit and healthy.

  • Applicants are not to contest the 2024 Provincial Assembly

 

Registration Officer

Choiseul Province

3

Registration Officer

Guadalcanal Province

8

Registration Officer

Honiara City Council

3

Registration Officer

Isabel Province

3

Registration Officer

Makira Province

4

Registration Officer

Malaita Province

14

Registration Officer

Renbel & Bellona

1

Registration Officer

Temotu Province

3

Registration Officer

Western Province

9

 

 

 

BVR/02/23

Assistant Registration Officer - Team Leader

Central Province

13

Assistant Registration Officer - Team Leader

Choiseul Province

16

Assistant Registration Officer - Team Leader

Guadalcanal Province

21

Assistant Registration Officer - Team Leader

Honiara City Council

12

Assistant Registration Officer - Team Leader

Isabel Province

16

Assistant Registration Officer - Team Leader

Makira Province

20

Assistant Registration Officer - Team Leader

Malaita Province

33

Assistant Registration Officer - Team Leader

Rennell & Bellona

2

Assistant Registration Officer - Team Leader

Temotu Province

17

Assistant Registration Officer - Team Leader

Western Province

16

 

 

BVR/03/23

Data Processing Officer

SIEC Headquarter Honiara

10

  • Must be a Solomon Islands citizen

  • Must be 18 years of age and above

  • Equivalent to completion of Tertiary education or IT related

  • certificates are advantageous

  • Have past experience in Electoral Data Processing

  • Must be Computer literate- MS Access, Word, Excel, Windows-based application

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  • Communicate well and work as part of a team.

  • Physically and medically fit to work under pressure

BVR/03/23

Provincial Awareness Coordinator

1 for each Province

10

  • Must be a Solomon Islands citizen

  • Must be 18 years of age and above

  • Tertiary qualification in public relations, communication or teaching professional

  • Relevant disciplines with 2-3 years of experience in delivering awareness programmes and education

  • Have good experience in public speaking and public relations

  • Good Knowledge of the locality and local networks

  • Speak Solomon Islands Pidgin fluently and be able to speak the local dialect of the constituency of implementation

  • Applicants are not to contest the 2024 Provincial Assembly Election, and National General Election

  • Must Work and live in or near Provincial headquarters.

 

BVR/04/23

Provincial Training Coordinator

1 for each Province

10

  • Must be a Solomon Islands citizen

  • Must be 18 years of age and above

  • Tertiary Qualification in Adult education or teaching, Public Administration, or equivalent field. Accredited Certified Training qualifications are mandatory.

  • Professional Training experience working in a training department of a complex organisation or professional training in the education sector.

  • Knowledge of SI Electoral Systems and the support mechanisms required to ensure their success;

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships.

  • Working and living in or near Provincial headquarters would be an advantage

  • Applicants are not to contest the 2024 Provincial Assembly Election, and National General Election

 

BVR/05/23

Communication & Admin Officer

1 for each Province

10

  • Must be a Solomon Islands citizen

  • Must be 18 years of age and above

  • A recognised administrative or communications qualification to certificate level or

  • At least 2-3 years’ experience in a similar or complementary role.

  • Experience working for public, private, NGO and other sectors in communication and administration roles.

  • Basic understanding of the election system in the Solomon Islands, e.g.: Election Cycle/Phase, Types of Elections etc.

  • Work and living in or near the Provincial Headquarters would be an advantage.

 

For all queries about the application process or the positions please contact the SIEC Cooperate Service Unit.

Name: David Vatran or Dominic Meleha

Phone: 21198 or Email DTony@siec.gov.sb or DMeleha@ siec.gov.sb

See given link below for Application Form and Job Descriptions:

Electoral Application Form

Registration Officer JD

Assistant Registration Officer  - Team Leader JD

Communication & Admin Officer JD

Provincial Training Cordinator JD

Provincial Awareness Cordinator JD

Data Processing Officer JD

Send your applications addressed to:

 

Chief Electoral Officer,

Solomon Island Electoral Office

PO Box 1500, Honiara

Attention: SIEO Human Resource Unit

Please indicate the Ref# and position title you are applying for and for which Province/Location

 

If you send the application via email please send it to this email address: recruit@siec.gov.sb

You are to provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, certified copies of certificates and at least 2 reference letters.

 

The closing date for applications is 4: 30pm, 28th April 2023

 

The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission upholds the requirement of Equal Employment

Opportunity and its Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Policy and therefore, Men and Women

from all provinces are encouraged to apply.