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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for temporary positions in support of the upcoming electoral activities. These opportunities are available across multiple counties and constituencies elections and related exercises will take place.

Applications must be received on or before 16th October 2025.

The following positions are open for recruitment:

Job Listings

1.Presiding and Deputy Presiding Officer

Posted: September 30, 2025

The Presiding Officer(PO) will perform the underlisted duties while the Deputy Presiding Officer(DPO) will deputize the PO in performing the duties.

Ensures that the KIEMS and power bank are fully charged and all components are available before departing to the polling station.

Overall in charge at the polling station.

Demarcates and lays out the polling station.

Ensures the safety and use of the KIEMS.

1. Updates and communicates regularly with the Constituency Returning Officer.
2. Posts a copy of the election results at the polling station
3. Takes the results to the Constituency Returning Officer.
4. Is in charge of security at the polling station.
5. Ensures safe retrieval and return of election materials to RO

Wages

1. Presiding Officers will be paid Kshs. 2000 per day; and
2. Deputy Presiding Officers will be paid Kshs. 1,800 per day

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2. Voter Registration Clerk – Huduma Centre

Posted: September 30, 2025

The Voter Registration Clerk will:

Ensure safe custody of registration equipment and materials.

Operate biometric registration kits (KIEMS/VIU tablets).

Verify eligibility of applicants as per electoral laws.

Assist applicants in filling registration forms accurately.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Be a Kenyan citizen aged 19 years and above.
2. Hold a minimum KCSE C- (minus) or its equivalent.
3. Possess computer literacy and ICT skills;  
4. Diploma in ICT, Statistics, Education, Business Administration, or related field will be an added advantage.
5. Demonstrate integrity, accountability, and confidentiality.

Registration Clerks based at Huduma Centres will be paid Kshs. 1,500 per day

Applications should be received online or hard copy applications delivered to the respective IEBC office not later than 16^th October 2025. 

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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3. Ward-Based Voter Educator

Posted: September 30, 2025

Reporting to the Constituency Voter Educator, The Ward-based Voter Educator will carry out the following tasks:

Conduct voter education in the County Assembly Ward.

Distribution and dissemination of the voter education material in Schools, Churches/mosques, Health centers, Markets, Community centers, Farms, business centers etc

Liaise with local stakeholders, relevant authorities and community leaders to facilitate voter education activities.

1. Assess public understanding of matters related to electoral activity at hand in the ward.
2. Monitor and evaluate voter education providers in the ward.
3. Prepare and submit weekly activity reports to the Constituency voter educator, and
4. Any other assignment as directed by the immediate supervisor.

 Wages

County Voter Educators will be paid Kshs. 2500/= per day

Constituency Voter Educators will be paid Kshs.2000/= per day

Ward based Voter Educators will be paid Kshs.1500/- per day

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4. Polling Counting Clerk

Posted: September 30, 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Presiding Officer, the POLLING/COUNTING CLERK will carry out the following duties;

1. Assist in laying out of the polling station and counting room.
2. Demarcate and display posters at the polling station.
3. Control queues and guide voters to respective polling station.
4. Confirm that a voter has not voted by inspecting their fingers for indelible marks.

Requirements for Appointment

1. 1. Kenyan citizen of high integrity, and be non-partisan;
   2. KCSE Aggregate C- and above;
   3. Must be of good character and;
   4. Must be available for the entire period of the exercise; and
   5. Resident of the Constituency/County Assembly Ward in which they apply for.

Wages

Polling Clerks/Counting Clerks will be paid Kshs. 1,000 per day

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5. ICT Clerk

Posted: September 30, 2025

1. To provide high-quality first-level ICT support services to the Returning Officer at the tallying centre.
2. Restore normal services to the users as quickly as possible by fixing technical hitches, fulfilling service requests or answering queries to allow the users to work effectively.
3. To prepare, configure and test KIEMS kits in readiness for the elections.
4. In liaison with the CICT, provide technical support to the Presiding Officers, Deputy Presiding Officers and clerks during elections.

Requirements for Appointment

0. Kenyan citizen of high integrity, and be non-partisan;
1. Hold a Diploma qualifications in ICT or other IT or related field;
2. ICT Certification (MCSE, CCNA or Equivalent) will be an added advantage;
3. At least 2 years industrial experience in ICT support in a busy environment;
4. Hands on experience and skills in Computer Hardware, Network and Software diagnosis;
5. Have effective communication skills & good report writing skills;
6. Must be available for the entire period of the exercise
7. Resident in the constituency/Ward in which they apply for;

Wages

–     ICT clerk will be paid Kshs. 1,500 per day

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6. Support Electoral Trainer (SET)

Posted: September 30, 2025

1. To assist in the training of Presiding Officers, Deputy Presiding Officers and Clerks. The training involves polling, counting and tallying process.
2. Assist in preparing training venue and the necessary materials for training.
3. Perform the duties of a Presiding Officer or Deputy Presiding Officer as will be assigned by the Returning Officer.
4. To supervise other individuals that will be engaged in the training of clerks and other election officials at the lower level clusters.

Requirements

1. Kenyan citizen of high integrity, and be non-partisan;
2. Hold a Degree/Diploma certificate from a recognized institution;
3. Computer literate;
4. Have proven and demonstrated training skills;
5. Ability to manage people;
6. Must be available for the entire period of the exercise
7. Resident in the constituency/Ward in which they apply for;

Wages

Support Electoral Trainers will be paid Kshs. 2,000 per day

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7. Logistics Officer

Posted: September 30, 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Draw the material distribution plan within his area of jurisdiction
2. Draw and implement route maps of material distribution
3. Arrange election materials in readiness for collection by POs/DPOs
4. Coordinate the transport of the materials to various polling stations
5. Support the Returning Officer in the distribution and retrieval of election materials
6. Identify gaps in material received and distributed and liaise with ROs in addressing the gaps.
7. Maintain records of all the materials received, distributed and retrieved.

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8. Voter Educator

Posted: September 30, 2025

Job Description

County/ Constituency Voter Educator will :

Assist in the recruitment and training of Ward-based voter educators

Supervise Constituency/ Ward-Based Voter Educators.

Receive and distribute voter education, information, communication and publicity materials

Map and engage state and non-state partners organizations such as media agencies, Civil Society Organizations, Community Based Organizations, Religious Organizations, Government ministries and opinion shapers/influencers.

Identify and engage public benefit organizations serving marginalized groups such as women, youth, persons with disabilities, elderly and ethnic minorities.

Conduct voter education through face to face meetings, mainstream and Social media platforms

 Represent the RO in partner organized forums/ meetings

 Draw work plans and performance Agreements with Ward-based voter educators

Hold work progress review meetings with Ward-based voter educators and address concerns raised by the public

Assist the RO in conducting briefing sessions for accredited voter education providers, Election observers and Media Practitioners

 Receive, consolidate and address election related concerns raised by the public.

 Compile voter education, partnerships, and communications and stakeholder engagement reports in collaboration with Ward-based voter educators for review by the RO.

 Submit a County/ Constituency based report to the RO upon completion of the voter education exercise.

Any other duties assigned by the RO

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