Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has opened short-term vacancies across all counties to support voter registration, by-elections, and broader election preparedness ahead of the 2027 General Election. Daily pay ranges from KES 1,000 to KES 2,500 depending on the role, with hiring focused on clerks, presiding teams, logistics and voter education.
What roles are available and how much do they pay?
IEBC is recruiting for multiple positions, including voter registration clerks at Huduma Centres, and presiding and deputy presiding officers for by-elections. These roles are being listed on the official IEBC Job Portal as they go live.
Indicative daily rates shared for this recruitment round:
- County Voter Educator, KES 2,500
- Constituency Voter Educator, KES 2,000
- Support Electoral Trainer, KES 2,000
- Presiding Officer, KES 2,000
- Deputy Presiding Officer, KES 1,800
- Voter Registration Clerk, KES 1,500
- ICT Clerk, KES 1,500
- Ward-based Voter Educator, KES 1,500
- Logistics Officer, KES 1,500
- Polling or Counting Clerk, KES 1,000
Exact pay depends on role and assignment. News notices align to the KES 1,000 to KES 2,500 daily bracket.
Who can apply? Key IEBC requirements
Applicants must be Kenyan citizens, non-partisan, resident in the constituency or ward of work, and available for the entire assignment. Computer literacy is required for data roles, with diploma or degree qualifications specified per position on the portal. Candidates should not canvass, since attempts to influence hiring lead to disqualification. Details are set out per listing on the IEBC Job Portal.
How to apply, step by step
- Visit the IEBC Job Portal, create an account, and confirm your email.
- Complete your profile with accurate personal details.
- Upload academic and professional certificates.
- Select the job title, county, constituency or Huduma Centre where you will serve.
- Review and submit. Applications are only accepted online via the official portal.
Deadline: applications on current postings close Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 07:00. Check each listing to confirm the exact cut-off.
Important, IEBC does not charge an application fee. Apply only through the official portal and avoid third-party links: jobs.iebc.or.ke
Why these jobs matter right now
Continuous Voter Registration resumed on September 29, 2025, which requires more temporary staff to manage biometric capture, verification and voter services countrywide. These hires support that operation as well as by-election staffing.
For more background on IEBC’s tech upgrades, including new iris scan biometrics during registration, see our recent explainer: IEBC rolls out iris scans in voter registration.
If you need to confirm your registration details later, our practical guide remains useful: How to verify your IEBC voter details online and by SMS.
Quick checklist before you submit
- Meet residency and integrity requirements
- Prepare scanned copies of ID and certificates
- Choose postings in your ward or constituency
- Be available for the full registration or election window
- Double-check the closing date on each advert
