IEBC Announces 12,520 Temporary Jobs Ahead of Voter Registration Drive

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has opened applications for thousands of temporary positions as it prepares for the upcoming Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise.

In a fresh recruitment drive, the electoral body is seeking Voter Registration Clerks to support the nationwide voter listing process at the ward level. Interested candidates have been urged to submit their applications before the set deadline.

Key Duties of Voter Registration Clerks

Successful applicants will be tasked with operating biometric voter registration kits, including KIEMS/VIU tablets, during the registration exercise. They will also be responsible for confirming the eligibility of applicants in line with electoral laws.

Other responsibilities include:

Guiding members of the public on voter registration requirements
Assisting applicants to correctly fill out registration forms
Safeguarding registration equipment and collected data
Submitting daily registration reports to supervising officers
Responding to voter inquiries and supporting verification exercises
Ensuring inclusive and courteous service, especially to persons with disabilities and vulnerable groups
Observing IEBC’s code of conduct, confidentiality, and data protection rules
Performing additional duties as assigned by supervisors

Minimum Requirements

To qualify for the position, applicants must:

Be Kenyan citizens aged 19 years and above
Hold a minimum of KCSE grade C- (minus) or equivalent
Demonstrate basic computer literacy and ICT skills
Show high levels of integrity, accountability, and confidentiality

Candidates with diplomas in ICT, Statistics, Education, Business Administration, or related fields will have an added advantage.

Important Conditions

The commission has emphasized that applicants must not have held elective office or served as a political party agent or candidate within the last five years.

Those who will be shortlisted must present:

A copy of their National ID
Academic certificates
Relevant testimonials

Successful candidates will undergo mandatory training and will be required to take an oath of secrecy before deployment.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted online or delivered physically to the respective IEBC offices. The commission noted that canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification since it is an equal opportunity employer.

The application deadline is March 4, 2026.

For full details and application procedures, candidates should visit the official IEBC jobs portal: https://jobs.iebc.or.ke