IEBC Announces Jobs For Elections, Here’s How To Apply

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has launched a massive recruitment drive, declaring 12,520 temporary positions available to facilitate an upcoming nationwide voter registration exercise. This initiative, announced on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, is part of the commission’s strategic efforts to expand the national voter database and ensure maximum inclusivity ahead of future electoral processes. The recruitment targets a diverse range of personnel, specifically seeking Voter Registration Assistants, Voter Registration Clerks, and ICT Clerks to manage the logistical and technical demands of the drive.

Successful applicants for these roles can expect to earn a daily stipend of approximately KSh 2,000 for the duration of the assignment. To be eligible, the commission is looking for Kenyan citizens aged 19 years and above who possess at least a KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) or its equivalent. Beyond basic academic qualifications, computer literacy is a mandatory requirement for all positions, while a diploma in fields such as ICT, statistics, education, or business administration will be viewed as a significant added advantage, particularly for those eyeing supervisory or technical roles.

The responsibilities for these positions are clearly defined to ensure the integrity of the registration process. ICT Clerks will be tasked with the technical operation and troubleshooting of biometric registration equipment, including KIEMS kits and their associated hardware and software. Voter Registration Assistants will take on a more administrative role, supervising ward-level clerks, coordinating the movement of registration equipment, and monitoring daily statistics to ensure that each ward meets its designated voter targets. Meanwhile, Voter Registration Clerks will serve as the primary point of contact for the public, handling the manual and digital entry of new voter details.

All interested candidates are required to submit their applications through the official IEBC portal. Following the shortlisting process, candidates will be expected to present their original National Identification Cards and academic certificates for verification. Furthermore, to safeguard the sensitive data collected during the exercise, every successful applicant must undergo mandatory specialized training and swear an official oath of secrecy before being deployed to their respective wards across the country.