The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced multiple temporary job opportunities across the country, targeting qualified Kenyans to support upcoming by-elections and voter registration exercises.

According to details published on the IEBC iRecruitment Portal (jobs.iebc.or.ke), the positions were posted on September 30, 2025, and applications are open for a limited period. The recruitment drive seeks to strengthen election preparedness and continuous voter registration efforts.

Key Positions Announced

The IEBC is recruiting for the following positions:

1. Presiding and Deputy Presiding Officers – Responsible for managing polling stations, supervising polling and counting activities, and ensuring transparency and compliance during elections.
2. Polling/Counting Clerks – To assist in the polling and counting of votes under the supervision of Presiding Officers, ensuring accurate tallying and order at polling stations.
3. Ward-Based Voter Educators – Reporting to the Constituency Voter Educator, they will spearhead voter awareness campaigns and civic education initiatives across wards.
4. ICT Clerks – To provide first-level ICT support during elections, troubleshoot KIEMS kits, and ensure smooth data transmission from polling stations.
5. Voter Registration Clerks (Huduma Centres) – To operate biometric voter registration equipment, update voter details, and support continuous registration across 57 Huduma Centres countrywide.
6. Support Electoral Trainers (SETs) – To assist in the training of Presiding and Deputy Presiding Officers, ensuring electoral staff are adequately prepared for upcoming by-elections.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are required to submit their applications exclusively through the IEBC iRecruitment Portal at jobs.iebc.or.ke. Applicants must log in or create an account, complete the online form, and upload necessary documents including identification, academic certificates, and an updated CV.

According to IEBC, the recruitment targets by-election teams and Huduma Centre voter registration staff, and aims to enhance efficiency, transparency, and citizen participation in Kenya’s electoral processes.

For further details, candidates are encouraged to visit the official portal and review job descriptions under the By-Election Temporary Jobs and Huduma Centre Jobs sections.