The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has announced 365 career opportunities for individuals interested in supporting the monitoring of political party activities across Kenya. The recruitment covers County Monitor, Constituency Monitor, and Call Centre Monitor positions, all offered on short-term contract terms.
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties is an independent State Office established under the Political Parties Act, Cap 7D, within the meaning of Article 260 of the Constitution of Kenya. Its core mandate includes registering and regulating political parties as well as administering the Political Parties Fund.
As part of its mandate and its vision of becoming a model regulator of political parties for a credible democratic multiparty system, ORPP is seeking competent, capable, and self-motivated individuals to serve at county, constituency, and headquarters levels.
Successful candidates will be involved in monitoring pre-election, election, and post-election activities of political parties. Their work will include monitoring compliance with the Constitution of Kenya, the Political Parties Act, and the Code of Conduct for Political Parties.
A total of 365 positions are available, comprising 55 County Monitor positions, 290 Constituency Monitor positions, and 20 Call Centre Monitor positions.
ORPP Job Vacancies 2026
The available opportunities are as follows:
- County Monitor – 55 Posts
Advert Number: ORPP/3/2026
Number of Posts: 55
Terms of Service: Short-term contract
The County Monitor position is one of the field-based opportunities included in the ORPP recruitment exercise. Successful candidates will serve at the county level and contribute to the Office’s monitoring of political party activities.
The monitors will support ORPP’s mandate during the pre-election, election, and post-election periods. Their work will focus on observing political party activities and helping ensure compliance with the applicable legal and regulatory framework.
Key areas covered by the position include:
- Monitoring activities undertaken by political parties at the county level.
- Supporting the monitoring of pre-election activities involving political parties.
- Monitoring relevant political party activities during the election period.
- Supporting monitoring activities during the post-election period.
- Monitoring political parties’ compliance with the Constitution of Kenya.
- Supporting the Office in monitoring compliance with the Political Parties Act.
- Monitoring adherence to the Code of Conduct for Political Parties.
- Carrying out monitoring responsibilities at the county level as required by ORPP.
- Supporting ORPP in the execution of its mandate to regulate political parties.
- Providing county-level monitoring support during the short-term contract period.
Applicants interested in the County Monitor positions should pay particular attention to the residency requirement contained in the recruitment notice.
ORPP states that an applicant must be a resident of the county in which he or she seeks to work.
This means candidates applying for County Monitor opportunities should apply for positions corresponding to the county where they reside.
2. Constituency Monitor – 290 Posts
Advert Number: ORPP/4/2026
Number of Posts: 290
Terms of Service: Short-term contract
The Constituency Monitor category accounts for the largest number of vacancies in the ORPP recruitment exercise, with 290 positions available.
Successful candidates will undertake monitoring responsibilities at the constituency level. The positions form part of ORPP’s wider effort to monitor the activities of political parties before, during, and after elections.
The role contributes to the Office’s responsibility for overseeing political parties and monitoring their compliance with Kenya’s constitutional, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Monitoring political party activities within the assigned constituency.
- Supporting the monitoring of political parties during the pre-election period.
- Monitoring relevant activities during the election period.
- Supporting post-election monitoring of political party activities.
- Monitoring compliance with the Constitution of Kenya.
- Supporting the monitoring of compliance with the Political Parties Act.
- Monitoring adherence to the Code of Conduct for Political Parties.
- Supporting ORPP’s regulatory mandate at the constituency level.
- Carrying out constituency-level monitoring responsibilities assigned by the Office.
- Contributing to ORPP’s wider monitoring activities during the election cycle.
Candidates interested in this category should note that ORPP has specifically established a residency requirement.
An applicant must be a resident of the constituency in which he or she seeks to work.
Applicants should therefore carefully consider the constituency for which they are submitting their application before completing the online recruitment process.
3. Call Centre Monitor – 20 Posts
Advert Number: ORPP/5/2026
Number of Posts: 20
Terms of Service: Short-term contract
ORPP is also recruiting 20 Call Centre Monitors as part of the current career opportunities.
Unlike the County and Constituency Monitor positions, which are associated with the respective field levels, the recruitment notice indicates that the positions are tenable at County, Constituency, and Headquarters levels respectively. The Call Centre Monitor positions will therefore be based at the Headquarters level.
Successful candidates will support the Office’s monitoring activities during the pre-election, election, and post-election periods.
The position forms part of the wider monitoring framework intended to help ORPP oversee political party activities and promote compliance with the country’s political parties regulatory framework.
The work will relate to areas including:
- Supporting ORPP’s monitoring activities from the Headquarters level.
- Contributing to the monitoring of political party activities during the pre-election period.
- Supporting monitoring activities during elections.
- Supporting post-election monitoring activities.
- Contributing to the monitoring of compliance with the Constitution.
- Supporting the Office’s monitoring of compliance with the Political Parties Act.
- Supporting monitoring of adherence to the Code of Conduct for Political Parties.
- Carrying out monitoring-related responsibilities during the short-term engagement.
- Supporting the Office in carrying out its mandate of regulating political parties.
- Contributing to the overall monitoring process undertaken by ORPP.
Applicants should consult the detailed role profile provided through the official ORPP careers platform for information specific to this position.
Nature of the ORPP Monitoring Assignment
The three categories of positions form part of ORPP’s monitoring activities surrounding the electoral process.
According to the recruitment announcement, successful candidates will monitor political party activities across three broad periods:
- Pre-election period
- Election period
- Post-election period
Monitoring will include political parties’ compliance with the Constitution, the Political Parties Act, and the Code of Conduct for Political Parties.
The deployment level varies depending on the position. County Monitors will serve at county level, Constituency Monitors at constituency level, while Call Centre Monitors will be stationed at the Headquarters level.
All the advertised positions are offered on short-term contracts.
Important Information for Applicants
Candidates intending to apply should carefully review the recruitment requirements and application instructions before submitting their applications.
ORPP has advised interested candidates to visit its careers platform to access the detailed role profiles, qualifications, and experience requirements applicable to each advertised position.
Applicants should therefore rely on the official detailed role profiles when determining their suitability for a particular vacancy.
The Office has also emphasized that applicants seeking County Monitor or Constituency Monitor positions must satisfy the residency requirement.
Specifically:
- A County Monitor applicant must be a resident of the county in which he or she seeks to work.
- A Constituency Monitor applicant must be a resident of the constituency in which he or she seeks to work.
Applicants should ensure that the information provided during the recruitment process is complete and accurate.
Clearance Requirements for Successful Candidates
Candidates who successfully complete the recruitment process will be required to provide clearance from several institutions.
These include:
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
- Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
- Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Where applicable, successful candidates with foreign degrees will also be required to provide authentication and recognition of their qualifications by the Commission for University Education.
These clearance requirements apply to successful candidates as indicated in the official ORPP recruitment notice.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties states that it is an equal opportunity employer.
ORPP is committed to implementing Article 232(1) of the Constitution regarding fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities, and equal employment opportunities.
Women, youth, persons from marginalized communities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the advertised opportunities.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants should also note that canvassing in any form will result in automatic disqualification from the recruitment process.
Recruitment Fees and Fraud Warning
ORPP has clearly stated that it does not charge a fee at any stage of its selection process.
This applies to:
- Job applications
- Interviews
- Recruitment processing
- Processing of offer letters
Job seekers should therefore avoid individuals or organizations claiming that payment is required to secure any of the 365 advertised positions.
The Office has also warned applicants that presenting fake certificates, forged documents, or providing false information during the recruitment process is a criminal offence.
Candidates should submit genuine documents and accurate information throughout the application process.
How to Apply for ORPP Jobs 2026
Interested and qualified candidates are advised to first access the ORPP careers platform and review the detailed role profile for the position they intend to apply for.
Applications must be submitted through the ORPP Jobs e-Recruitment Portal.
Candidates should ensure that their applications are properly completed and submitted before the stated deadline.
Application Deadline: 1 September 2026 at 5:00 PM
Applicants are encouraged not to wait until the final hours of the application period to complete their submissions.
For County Monitor and Constituency Monitor positions, candidates should also confirm that they meet the applicable county or constituency residency requirement before applying.
