IIEC seeks expertise on development of a new voter education curriculum
The electoral management body has advertised for a consultant to produce a voter education guide on elective offices under the 2010 constitution of Kenya. The promulgation of a new constitution last year brings significant changes in the way elections are conducted and subsequently Kenya needs a new voter education curriculum.
The Interim Independent Electoral Commission (IIEC), with the support of its development partners, is in the process of producing a handbook intended to provide direction to Kenyans on the new electoral system and insights into the new structures under the Devolved Government. It will guide on issues such as campaigns, nominations, election regulations, election offences, independent candidates, party lists, election disputes resolution, right of recall etc.
The Interim Independent Electoral Commission (IIEC) - or its anticipated successor, the Independent Elections and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) - is mandated by the Constitution to manage the electoral process and conduct elections and related activities in the country. Specifically, Section 88 (4) (g) of the Constitution mandates the electoral body to undertake voter education.
In pursuance of its mandate, the IIEC in conjunction with UNDP and Amkeni Wakenya, is seeking to prepare the Voter Education Handbook on Elective positions under the 2010 Constitution. Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications as a team with clear subject “Amkeni WaKenya Mid-Term Review”, complete with current P11 form, CVs (3 pages Maximum per CV) and proposals on undertaking the task to:
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on or before 15th July, 2011.
The full Terms of Reference (TOR) and requirements can be viewed by visiting the IIEC’s website: www.iiec.or.ke/ or the UNDP website: http://www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements, or the Amkeni Wakenya website: http://www.amkeniwakenya.org/index.php/procurements
Amkeni Wakenya is a UNDP led facility set up to promote democratic governance in Kenya. Amkeni Wakenya was established in July 2008, then known as the “Civil Society Democratic Governance Facility (CSDGF)” and works through Civil Society Organizations in the areas of democracy, human rights, governance reforms, and the integration of a rights based approach in social and economic reforms in Kenya.
The IIEC’s Directorate of Voter Education and Partnerships is coordinating this new initiative which is aimed at preparing citizens to effectively participate in next year’s general elections.
