IEBC Announces Temporary By-Election Jobs: Voter Educators, Presiding Officers, Clerks & More – Apply Before May 27, 2026

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced a major recruitment drive for temporary staff ahead of the upcoming by-elections. Kenyan citizens who are non-partisan, computer literate, and resident in the affected constituencies are invited to apply for various positions including Voter Educators, Presiding Officers, Deputy Presiding Officers, Support Electoral Trainers, and Clerks.

The application deadline is May 27, 2026, at 12:00 AM.

Available Positions and Daily Wages

IEBC is looking to fill the following temporary by-election jobs:

Position	Daily Wage (Kshs)
Presiding Officer	2,000
Deputy Presiding Officer	1,800
Support Electoral Trainer (SET)	2,000
Voter Educator (Constituency level)	2,000
Voter Educator (Ward level)	1,500
Clerk (Polling/Tallying/Queuing/Charging)	1,000

Key Requirements for Applicants

To qualify for any of these positions, applicants must meet the following general requirements:

Be a Kenyan citizen of high integrity and non-partisan
Hold a Degree or Diploma from a recognized institution (for officer-level roles). Clerks require KCSE C- and above.
Be computer literate
Have effective communication and report writing skills (for officer roles)
Be a resident of the constituency or ward in which they apply
Be available for the entire period of the by-election exercise

Additional specific requirements apply to each role (see detailed job descriptions below).

Voter Educator: Role and Qualifications

Voter Educators will report to the Constituency Returning Officer. Their primary duties include:

Distributing voter education materials
Engaging civil society organizations, religious groups, and media agencies
Conducting voter education via face-to-face meetings and social media
Addressing public concerns and compiling reports

Key qualifications:

Diploma or higher in Social Sciences, Project Management, or equivalent
Minimum 3 years of experience in voter education or community mobilization
Must speak the main local language of the electoral unit
Proven report writing skills

Presiding Officer and Deputy Presiding Officer: Duties

The Presiding Officer (PO) is the overall in‑charge at the polling station, while the Deputy Presiding Officer (DPO) deputizes. Their responsibilities include:

Demarcating and laying out the polling station
Ensuring KIEMS kits are fully charged and operational
Opening and closing the polling station voting period on KIEMS
Transmitting election results electronically to tallying centers
Maintaining law and order at the polling station
Delivering results to the Constituency Returning Officer

Requirements:

Degree/Diploma from a recognized institution
Skills in data computation and people management
Resident of Ol Kalou Constituency (for this specific vacancy)

Support Electoral Trainers (SET)

Support Electoral Trainers assist in training Presiding Officers, Deputy Presiding Officers, and Clerks on polling, counting, and tallying processes. They also:

Prepare training venues and materials
Supervise lower-level cluster training
Compile training reports
Distribute and secure electoral training materials

Requirements:

Proven and demonstrated training skills
Ability to manage people
Resident in the constituency/ward applied for

Clerk (Polling/Tallying/Queuing/Charging)

Clerks work under the Returning Officer or Presiding Officer. Their duties include:

Laying out polling stations and counting rooms
Controlling queues and guiding voters
Ensuring KIEMS kits are fully charged
Checking voters’ fingers for indelible marks
Issuing stamped ballot papers
Assisting with sorting of votes during counting

Minimum requirement: KCSE aggregate C- and above. Must be of good character and a resident of the constituency/ward applied for.

Important Notes for Applicants

No application fee is required at any stage. Ignore any requests for payment.
Applicants must not be engaged in any other job during the contract period (for Voter Educators).
All successful candidates must commit to working exclusively for IEBC under the stipulated terms.
Only residents of the respective constituency or ward will be considered.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested candidates should click the “Apply Now” button on the official IEBC recruitment portal before the deadline.

Application Deadline: May 27, 2026, at 12:00 AM (midnight).

Late applications will not be accepted.

If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about strengthening Kenya’s democracy, consider applying for one of these IEBC by-election temporary jobs. Ensure you apply before May 27, 2026, and only through the official IEBC portal.

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