Field Observer – Polling Unit and Collation Centre Observation at The Kukah Centre
2027 GENERAL ELECTIONS: FIELD OBSERVER RECRUITMENT
Organisation: The Kukah Centre
Programme: European Union Support to Political Parties and the National Peace Committee
Position: Field Observer – Polling Unit and Collation Centre Observation
Election: 2027 Presidential and Governorship Elections
The Kukah Centre, Secretariat of the National Peace Committee, is recruiting independent and non-partisan Field Observers to monitor the conduct of the 2027 General Elections across selected states in Nigeria.
DUTY STATIONS
Bauchi, Gombe, Oyo, Delta, Edo, Yobe, Zamfara, Katsina and Nasarawa States.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Observe polling unit activities, including opening, accreditation, voting, counting and results recording.
- Monitor collation centre activities and the handling of election result documents.
- Document electoral irregularities, violence, voter intimidation, vote buying and procedural violations.
- Monitor the conduct of electoral officials, security personnel, party agents and other stakeholders.
- Observe compliance with electoral procedures and the rights of women, youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups.
- Submit accurate and timely incident reports through approved digital reporting platforms.
- Verify reported incidents and provide evidence-based information.
- Immediately report critical incidents, including violence and security threats.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Applicants must:
- Have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Social Sciences, Law, Peace and Conflict Studies, Journalism, Governance or a related field.
- Have experience in election observation, community monitoring or conflict tracking.
- Understand Nigeria’s electoral context and electoral legal framework.
- Be able to use smartphones and digital data collection tools.
- Reside in the assigned Ward and LGA.
- Have knowledge of local political dynamics and key community stakeholders.
- Possess strong analytical, documentation and communication skills.
- Be able to work under pressure while observing confidentiality and ethical standards.
IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS
- Strict political neutrality is compulsory.
- Observers must not campaign for or support any political party or candidate during deployment.
- Applicants must not accept gifts or inducements from political actors.
- Observers must not interfere with electoral processes or make unauthorised public statements.
- Training will be provided on observation procedures, digital reporting, incident verification, safeguarding and personal security.
ASSIGNMENT PERIOD
- Presidential Election: Saturday, 16 January 2027.
- Governorship Elections: Saturday, 6 February 2027, in participating states.
Observers may also be assigned to associated counting and collation activities.
REPORTING TO: Research Manager.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified applicants should complete the online application form:
DOWNLOAD THE TERMS OF REFERENCE (ToR)
Application Deadline: 5th November 2026
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