IEBC – Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is Hiring in Kenya; How to Apply

IEBC – Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is Hiring in Kenya; How to Apply

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is a credible electoral management body committed to strengthening democracy in Kenya. The Commission is inviting applications for the following temporary positions ahead of the upcoming electoral activities.

Open Positions

1. Presiding and Deputy Presiding Officer

2. Voter Registration Clerk – Huduma Centre

3. Ward-Based Voter Educator

4. Polling Counting Clerk

5. ICT Clerk

6. Support Electoral Trainer (SET)

7. Logistics Officer

8. Voter Educator

IEBC Job Descriptions and Requirements

1. Presiding and Deputy Presiding Officer

Duties:

• Overall in charge of polling station operations.

• Supervise polling activities, manage clerks, and ensure law and order.

• Ensure KIEMS kits and power banks are charged and functional.

• Distribute materials, open and close polling, and oversee transmission of results.

• Safely return election materials to the Constituency Returning Officer.

Requirements:

• Kenyan citizen of high integrity, non-partisan.

• Degree/Diploma from a recognized institution.

• Computer literacy and good communication/report writing skills.

• Must be resident in the constituency/ward applied for.

• Available for the entire election period.

Wages:

• Presiding Officer: Kshs. 2,000 per day.

• Deputy Presiding Officer: Kshs. 1,800 per day.

2. Voter Registration Clerk – Huduma Centre

Duties:

• Operate biometric registration kits.

• Verify applicant eligibility and assist with registration forms.

• Ensure safe custody of equipment and daily reporting of data.

• Uphold confidentiality and serve all applicants courteously.

Requirements:

• Kenyan citizen, 19 years and above.

• Minimum KCSE C- (minus).

• Computer literacy; Diploma in ICT/Statistics/Education/Business Administration an added advantage.

• Integrity, accountability, and confidentiality.

Wages:

• Kshs. 1,500 per day.

3. Ward-Based Voter Educator

Duties:

• Distribute and disseminate voter education materials.

• Conduct voter education in the ward.

• Liaise with stakeholders and monitor voter education activities.

• Prepare weekly reports.

Wages:

• Ward-based: Kshs. 1,500 per day.

• Constituency: Kshs. 2,000 per day.

• County: Kshs. 2,500 per day.

4. Polling Counting Clerk

Duties:

• Assist with polling station setup and queue management.

• Identify voters, issue ballot papers, and assist with vote sorting.

• Perform duties assigned by Presiding Officer.

Requirements:

• Kenyan citizen of integrity, non-partisan.

• KCSE C- and above.

• Resident of constituency/ward applied for.

• Available for the election period.

Wages:

• Kshs. 1,000 per day.

5. ICT Clerk

Duties:

• Provide ICT support at tallying centers.

• Configure and test KIEMS kits.

• Support Presiding Officers and clerks.

• Perform data backup/restoration.

• Train election officials in ICT use.

Requirements:

• Diploma in ICT or related field.

• ICT Certification (MCSE, CCNA) an advantage.

• At least 2 years’ ICT support experience.

• Computer hardware, network, and software skills.

• Resident in constituency/ward applied for.

Wages:

• Kshs. 1,500 per day.

6. Support Electoral Trainer (SET)

Duties:

• Assist in training Presiding Officers, Deputies, and Clerks.

• Prepare training venues and materials.

• Supervise training at local levels.

• Compile training reports.

Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma from a recognized institution.

• Computer literacy and proven training skills.

• Ability to manage people.

• Must be resident in constituency/ward applied for.

Wages:

• Kshs. 2,000 per day.

7. Logistics Officer

Duties:

• Plan and coordinate distribution of election materials.

• Arrange transport of materials to polling stations.

• Maintain records of all materials received, distributed, and retrieved.

Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in relevant field.

• Computer literacy and strong organizational skills.

• Knowledge of logistics, geography, and terrain of constituency/ward.

• Resident in constituency/ward applied for.

Wages:

• Kshs. 1,500 per day.

8. Voter Educator

Duties:

• Conduct voter education at county, constituency, and ward levels.

• Engage stakeholders and mobilize communities.

• Map and engage media, CSOs, CBOs, and religious organizations.

• Train and supervise ward-based voter educators.

• Compile voter education and stakeholder reports.

Requirements:

• Resident of respective county/constituency/ward.

• Diploma in Social Sciences, Project Management, or related field.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in voter education, social work, or mobilization.

• Strong knowledge of community dynamics, governance, and democracy.

• Computer literacy and strong report writing skills.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply through the official IEBC application portal using the links provided for each position, or submit hard copy applications to the respective IEBC office.

Deadline for applications: 16th October 2025

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