IEBC Announces Temporary Job Vacancies Ahead of By Elections | How To Apply | Requirements | Wages | Deadline
Last Updated on October 3, 2025 by Turkana County News Online
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced temporary job vacancies to support the upcoming by-election exercises.
The commission is inviting applications for the positions of voter registration clerks and by-election poll officials.
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.
IEBC noted that voter registration clerks will be deployed to 57 Huduma Centres across the country. By-election poll officials will work in respective electoral units, including Magarini, Banissa, Mbeere North, and Malava constituencies.
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.
“Applications should be submitted online or hard copy applications delivered to the respective IEBC office. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is an equal opportunity employer, and any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification,” it stated
List of all jobs advertised by IEBC
1. Voter registration clerks
Role: The voter registration clerks will operate biometric registration kits (KIEMS/VIU tablets), verify the eligibility of applicants as per electoral laws and perform other duties.
Requirements:
i) Be a Kenyan citizen aged 19 years and above.
II) Hold a minimum KCSE C-.
III) Possess computer literacy and ICT skills; A diploma in ICT, statistics, education, business administration, or related field will be an added advantage. Read more
Wage: Registration Clerks based at Huduma Centres will be paid Kshs. 1,500 per day
Deadline: October 14.
2. Presiding and deputy presiding officers
Role: The presiding officer will be in overall charge at the polling station, while the deputy will assist him or her.
Requirements:
I) A Kenyan citizen of high integrity and non-partisan.
ii) Hold a degree or a diploma certificate from a recognised institution. Be computer literate.
III) Have effective communication. Good report writing skills. Read more
Wages:
Presiding Officers will be paid Kshs. 2000 per day; and
Deputy Presiding Officers will be paid Kshs. 1,800 per day
Deadline: October 16.
3. Ward-based voter educators
Role: The jobholders will distribute and disseminate the voter education material in schools, churches/mosques, health centres, markets, community centres, farms and business centres. They will also conduct voter education in the wards. Read more
Wages:
—County Voter Educators will be paid Kshs. 2500/= per day
—Constituency Voter Educators will be paid Kshs.2000/= per day
—Ward based Voter Educators will be paid Kshs.1500/- per day
Deadline: October 16.
4. Polling county clerks
Role: They will be tasked with laying out the polling stations and counting rooms.
Requirements:
I) Candidates should be Kenyan citizens of high integrity and non-partisan.
ii) KCSE C- and above.
III) Must be of good character. Read more
Wages: Polling Clerks/Counting Clerks will be paid Kshs. 1,000 per day
Deadline: October 16.
5. ICT clerks
Role: The ICT clerks will provide high-quality first-level ICT support services to the returning officers at the tallying centres.
Requirements:
Hold a diploma qualification in ICT. At least two years of experience. Read more
Wages: ICT clerk will be paid Kshs. 1,500 per day
Deadline: October 16.
Other jobs IEBC announced include
6. Support electoral trainers
Read more for roles and requirements
Wages: Support Electoral Trainers will be paid Kshs. 2,000 per day
7. Logistics officers
Read more for roles and requirements
Wages: Logistics Officers will be paid Kshs. 1,500 per day
8. Voter educators.
Read more for roles and requirements
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.
