The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced multiple short-term job opportunities ahead of the upcoming by-elections across Kenya. These positions are ideal for qualified and dedicated Kenyans seeking to support the electoral process.
All applications must be submitted by October 16, 2025, at 5:00 PM.
🧭 1. Presiding & Deputy Presiding Officer
Department: By-Election Temporary Jobs
Location: By-Election Areas
Deadline: October 16, 2025 – 5:00 PM
Duties & Responsibilities
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Take overall charge of the polling station.
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Supervise polling activities and ensure smooth voter flow.
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Operate KIEMS kits and ensure data transmission to tallying centers.
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Maintain order and security within the polling station.
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Declare results and ensure proper documentation and transmission.
Requirements
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Kenyan citizen of high integrity, non-partisan.
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Degree/Diploma from a recognized institution.
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Computer literate, with strong communication and leadership skills.
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Must be available throughout the election period and resident in the area of application.
💰 Wages:
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Presiding Officer – Ksh 2,000 per day
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Deputy Presiding Officer – Ksh 1,800 per day
🗂️ 2. Voter Registration Clerk – Huduma Centre
Department: IEBC Huduma Centre Jobs
Location: Huduma Centres across Kenya
Deadline: October 16, 2025 – 5:00 PM
Duties
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Operate biometric registration kits (KIEMS/VIU tablets).
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Verify eligibility of applicants and assist in form filling.
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Ensure safe custody of registration equipment.
Requirements
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Kenyan citizen aged 19 years or above.
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KCSE C- (minus) minimum.
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Computer literate; diploma in ICT, Statistics, or Business an added advantage.
💰 Wages: Ksh 1,500 per day
📚 3. Ward-Based Voter Educator
Department: By-Election Temporary Jobs
Location: By-Election Wards
Deadline: October 16, 2025 – 5:00 PM
Duties
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Conduct voter education in schools, churches, markets, and other public spaces.
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Liaise with local leaders and organizations.
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Prepare weekly reports and assess public understanding of electoral processes.
💰 Wages:
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County Voter Educator – Ksh 2,500/day
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Constituency Voter Educator – Ksh 2,000/day
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Ward-Based Voter Educator – Ksh 1,500/day
🧾 4. Polling/Counting Clerk
Department: By-Election Temporary Jobs
Location: Polling Stations
Deadline: October 16, 2025 – 5:00 PM
Duties
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Assist in setting up polling stations and counting rooms.
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Guide voters and issue ballot papers.
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Support in sorting and counting votes.
Requirements
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KCSE C- and above, non-partisan, and of good character.
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Resident of the area of application.
💰 Wages: Ksh 1,000 per day
💻 5. ICT Clerk
Department: By-Election Temporary Jobs
Location: By-Election Areas
Deadline: October 16, 2025 – 5:00 PM
Duties
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Provide ICT support at tallying centers.
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Configure and test KIEMS kits.
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Support election officials in data transmission and system maintenance.
Requirements
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Diploma in ICT or a related field; ICT certifications (e.g., MCSE, CCNA) are an added advantage.
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At least 2 years of experience in ICT support.
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Resident in the area of application.
💰 Wages: Ksh 1,500 per day
🧑🏫 6. Support Electoral Trainer (SET)
Department: By-Election Temporary Jobs
Location: By-Election Areas
Deadline: October 16, 2025 – 5:00 PM
Duties
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Train Presiding Officers, Deputy Presiding Officers, and Clerks.
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Prepare training venues and materials.
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Assist the Returning Officer in election training and reporting.
Requirements
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Degree/Diploma holder, computer literate, experienced in training.
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Resident in the constituency/ward applied for.
💰 Wages: Ksh 2,000 per day
🚛 7. Logistics Officer
Department: By-Election Temporary Jobs
Location: By-Election Areas
Deadline: October 16, 2025 – 5:00 PM
Duties
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Plan and coordinate election material distribution.
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Manage transport and retrieval of election materials.
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Maintain accurate records of received and distributed materials.
Requirements
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Degree/Diploma in a relevant field, computer literate.
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Strong organizational and communication skills.
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Familiar with local geography and infrastructure.
💰 Wages: Ksh 1,500 per day
🗣️ 8. Voter Educator
Department: By-Election Temporary Jobs
Location: Counties & Constituencies with By-Elections
Deadline: October 16, 2025 – 5:00 PM
Duties
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Coordinate voter education activities within assigned areas.
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Supervise ward-based voter educators.
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Engage community stakeholders, media, and CSOs.
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Compile voter education and stakeholder engagement reports.
Requirements
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Diploma and above in Social Sciences or related field.
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Minimum 3 years of experience in voter education or community mobilization.
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Resident in the by-election area and fluent in local language.
🕓 Application Deadline
All applications must be submitted by October 16, 2025, at 5:00 PM.
About the Author
supervise the by-election