Temporary Electoral Staff – Various Roles (Clerk, Educator, Trainer, Officer)

About the role

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is recruiting temporary staff for the upcoming by‑election in Migwani Ward, Kitui County. Positions include Polling Clerks, Voter Educators, Support Electoral Trainers, Deputy Presiding Officers and Presiding Officers.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in setting up polling stations and counting rooms, manage queues and verify voter identities.
• Distribute and conduct voter‑education activities in schools, churches, markets and other community venues.
• Support training of election officials, prepare training materials and compile training reports.
• Oversee polling operations, ensure proper use of KIEMS equipment and transmit results to tallying centres.

Required profile

• Kenyan citizen of high integrity, non‑partisan and resident of the Migwani Ward.
• Minimum education: KCSE C‑grade (or diploma/degree for trainer and educator roles).
• Available for the entire election period.

Required skills

• Computer literacy and basic use of digital platforms.
• Report writing and basic data handling.

What we offer

• Polling Clerks/Counting Clerks: KES 1,000 per day.
• Ward‑based Voter Educators: KES 1,500 per day.
• Support Electoral Trainers: KES 2,000 per day.
• Deputy Presiding Officers: KES 1,800 per day.