El trabajo en la ODPE

Overview of ODP Functions

Introduction to ODP

• Micaela and Juan introduce the concept of ODP (Decentralized Office of Electoral Processes) as temporary offices established nationwide during elections, operational for about four months.

• Each ODP is led by a chief who manages both administrative and operational teams responsible for electoral missions within their jurisdiction.

Key Responsibilities of ODP

• The team includes an administrative coordinator and various staff members tasked with critical election functions such as verifying polling locations, organizing member draws, and training personnel.

• The training coordinator is specifically responsible for organizing and executing training strategies like workshops, reinforcement meetings, and training sessions.

Processing Election Results

• After voting concludes, election results are processed at the ODP's computing center where ballots are counted and recorded.

Operational Structure of ODP

Role of District Offices

• To manage diverse geographical challenges in Peru, district offices or population center offices serve as operational branches of the ODP.

• These offices are led by district coordinators or coordinators from population centers who represent the chief in their respective areas.

Coordination with Local Authorities

• District coordinators liaise with local authorities, institutions, media outlets, and citizens to ensure effective communication and coordination during elections.

• Training electoral actors such as table members and voters is also a significant responsibility handled by trainers at the district level.

Support Roles During Elections

• Key personnel include voting location coordinators who ensure smooth operations on election day and table coordinators who assist table members throughout the voting process.