Job Title: Assistant Election Officer/Audio-Visual/Cameraman
Organisation: The Electoral Commission
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Election Officer/Public Relations
About US:
The Electoral Commission of Uganda, also Uganda Electoral Commission, is a constitutionally established organ of the Government of Uganda, whose mandate is to “organise and conduct regular, free and fair elections” in the country, in an efficient, professional and impartial manner. It was established under Article 60 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda.
Job Summary: The Assistant Election Officer/Audio-Visual/Cameraman will be responsible for Management, maintenance and operation of the Commission’s Audio and Visual systems and technology, support the production and dissemination of Audio-Visual information about Commission’s activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Transporting equipment, setting up Cameras, lighting and video equipment, editing, copying video tapes, repairing and ordering inventory ;
- Setting up and installing media equipment and audio visual support tools including microphones, lights, video monitors, projectors, speakers, cameras and equipment racks;
- Performing electrical wiring, and sound cables programming and basic construction according to layout diagrams and schedules;
- Conducting sound, visual and performance quality checks on AV equipment;
- Performing inventory management on equipment, wiring, and accessories;
- Administer all cameras and prepare various in stationary, track-mounted, or crane-mounted, or crane-mounted modes;
- Analyze positions and make adjustments and placement and controls related to cameras, printers, stands, software and other equipment;
- Inspecting mountings and electrical equipment to ensure they conform to health and safety regulations;
- Any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Technical Diploma in Film or television studies, Media production studies, Journalism, Sound Engineering, Photography, Performing Arts, Broadcasting, Digital Electronics, Visual-Audio Technology, Photography, or a related field from a recognised awarding institution.
- Excellent knowledge of filming and capturing footage;
- Ability to understand and follow camera scripts;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to think and act quickly;
- Attention to detail;
- Physical strength and stamina to carry heavy equipment;
- Sound theoretical, practical and technical knowledge of cameras;
- In-depth knowledge of sound, video, and lighting equipment;
- Familiarity with computers and IP Networking Systems;
- Excellent troubleshooting skills.
- Age Limit: 25 years to 35 years
How to Apply:
Applications with comprehensively typed CVs showing the applicant’s contact address with day time telephone numbers, addresses and day time telephone numbers of three referees, copies of certified academic transcripts and certificates should be sent to the Human Resource Office/Central Registry, or mailed to the address indicated below;
The Secretary, Electoral Commission, P. O. Box 22678, Kampala. Uganda
Envelopes should be clearly marked at the top with the words “Application for the post of ……………”
Deadline: Friday 18th November, 2022.