How To Apply For The IEBC 2026 Temporary Job Openings
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has opened its recruitment portal for qualified applicants to apply for temporary positions for the forthcoming by-elections scheduled to take place on February 26, 2026.
The job openings were announced on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, and the deadline for applications is Monday, January 26, 2026. Since these are temporary positions, only a limited number of applicants will be recruited. Applicants must be residents of the constituency or ward where the elections will be conducted.
The constituencies and wards include:
- Isiolo South Constituency (050)
- West Kabras CAW (1002)
- Evurore CAW (0330)
- Muminji CAW (0329)
Remuneration
The wages for successful applicants are as follows:
- Presiding Officers: KShs. 2,000 per day
- Deputy Presiding Officers: KShs. 1,800 per day
Cumulative earnings will be paid directly to the successful applicants.
Available Vacancies
The following positions are available:
- Support Electoral Trainers (SETs)
- Presiding Officers and Deputy Presiding Officers
- Polling and Counting Clerks
How to Apply
Applicants are required to visit https://jobs.iebc.or.ke, register, and submit the necessary details. Registration is free. Successful applicants will be contacted after the review process has been finalized.
Requirements
Below are the requirements for citizens interested in the ad hoc positions:
- Must be a Kenyan citizen of high integrity and non-partisan
- Must hold a Degree or Diploma from a recognized institution
- Must be computer literate
- Must have effective communication skills
- Must possess good report-writing skills
- Ability to manage people, sensitive data, and materials
- Must have skills in data computation
- Must be available for the entire duration of the exercise
- Must be a resident of the constituency or ward applied for
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