The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced temporary job vacancies across the country ahead of the February 26, 2026, by-elections.
In a statement on Wednesday, January 22, the commission said it is seeking to recruit Support Electoral Trainers (SETs), Presiding and Deputy Presiding Officers, and Polling/Counting Clerks to assist in the upcoming by-elections in Isiolo South Constituency, West Kabras, Evurore and Muminji.
Interested applicants are urged to submit application online via: https://jobs.iebc.or.ke.
The commission further listed qualifications and responsibilities for each position.
- Support Electoral Trainers
Their main role is assisting in the training of Presiding Officers, Deputy Presiding Officers and Clerks. The training involves polling, counting and tallying process. They will also assist in preparing training venue and the necessary materials for training.
Requirements
- Kenyan citizen of high integrity, and be non-partisan;
- Hold a Degree/Diploma certificate from a recognized institution;
- Computer literate;
- Have proven and demonstrated training skills;
- Ability to manage people;
- Must be available for the entire period of the exercise
- Resident in the constituency/Ward in which they apply for;
Support Electoral Trainers will be paid Sh2,000 per day
- Presiding and Deputy Presiding Officers
The Presiding Officer(PO) will be in charge at the polling station, while the Deputy Presiding Officer(DPO) will deputize the PO in performing the duties.
They will supervise polling activities at the polling station, demarcate and lay out the polling station, ensure the safety and use of the KIEMS, distribute materials to the clerks at the polling station, and officially declare the start of polling, among other duties.
Requirements:
- Kenyan citizen of high integrity, and be non-partisan;
- Hold a Degree/Diploma certificate from a recognized institution;
- Computer literate;
- Have effective communication;
- Good report writing skills;
- Ability to manage people, sensitive data and materials;
- Have skills in data computation;
- Must be available for the entire period of the exercise; and
- Resident in the constituency/Ward in which they apply for;
Presiding Officers will be paid Sh2000 per day, while Deputy Presiding Officers will be paid Sh1,800 per day.
- Polling/Counting Clerks
They will be tasked with helping set up the polling station and counting room, verifying voters before they cast their ballots, and supporting the presiding officer in sorting votes during the counting process.
Requirements;
- Kenyan citizen of high integrity, and be non-partisan
- KCSE Aggregate C- and above
- Must be of good character
- Must be available for the entire period of the exercise
- Resident of the Constituency/County Assembly Ward in which they apply for
Polling /Counting Clerk will be paid Sh1,000 per day
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