Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Kenya is a legendary membership organization
whose mission is to support girls and women acquire education for development. FAWEK is a member
of FAWE network of 34 Chapters in 33 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. FAWEK aims to ensure that
Kenyan girls receive quality education and equal chances in life.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY RETURNING OFFICER – ONE POSITION
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Returning Officer whose responsibility will be ensuring that the
election in the 2025 General Assembly of FAWE Kenya is properly conducted, in accordance with the
set guideline of the FAWE Kenya Constitution of the General Assembly.
Pre-Election Duties:
1. Overseeing the Nomination Process: Ensuring that nominations for candidates are received,
verified, and meet the eligibility criteria.
2. Preparing Election Materials: Organizing ballot papers, voter lists, and other necessary
election documents.
3. Setting Up the Voting Process: Defining election rules, timelines, and procedures in line with
the organization’s constitution or bylaws.
4. Educating Voters and Candidates: Clarifying the election process, rules, and expectations to
avoid misunderstandings.
5. Appointing and Training Election Assistants: If necessary, selecting and training polling officers
or assistants to help with the voting process.
During the Election:
1. Supervising the Voting Process: Ensuring that voting is conducted in a free, fair, and
transparent manner.
2. Maintaining Order: Ensuring a smooth process by handling any disputes, complaints, or
irregularities that may arise.
3. Ensuring Voter Confidentiality: Making sure the election is conducted via secret ballot (if
required) and that voters are not influenced.
4. Counting and Verifying Votes: Tallying the votes accurately and ensuring all ballots are
properly accounted for.
5. Declaring Results: Announcing the election results officially and transparently to the General
Assembly.
Post-Election Duties:
1. Handling Complaints and Disputes: Addressing any challenges or concerns regarding the
election results.
2. Preparing an Election Report: Documenting the election process, turnout, results, and any
observations for record-keeping.
3. Handover of Office: Facilitating the transition of leadership by ensuring newly elected officials
receive necessary information and documents.
Required Qualifications
1 Hold a Bachelor degree in Law from a recognized institution.
2 Must be a practicing Advocate of High Court of Kenya
3 Having an excellent understanding of corporate and contract law in general
4 Have a minimum of 5 years of corporate organization
5 Experience in electoral processes, administration, or governance is an added advantage.
6 Demonstrate high integrity
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, academic and Professional certificates, and
three professional references as one PDF document to [email protected], not later than 28th
March 2025 at 5.00 pm
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. We thank all applicants for their interest
in joining our team.
This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position and FAWE Kenya reserves the right to
make necessary changes.
FORUM FOR AFRICAN WOMEN EDUCATIONALISTS KENYA CHAPTER (FAWEK) IS COMMITTED TO
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND FAWE-K WILL NOT ASK ANY APPLICANT TO PAY FOR
ANY CBT, TEST OR ASSESSMENT AS PART OF ANY RECRUITMENT PROCESS. WHEN IN
DOUBT, CONTACT US AT: [email protected].
