The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is inviting applications for temporary positions of Presiding Officers (POs), Deputy Presiding Officers (DPOs) and Polling Clerks in the forthcoming Parliamentary and Civic by elections in the following electoral areas on Monday 17th September 2012:
1. Kajiado North Constituency
2. Kangema Constituency
3. Ndhiwa Constituency
4. Waithaka Ward in Dagoretti Constituency
5. Kaliangombe Ward in Kaloleni Constituency
6. Nana Ward in Moyale Constituency
7. Mumbuni North Ward in Machakos Town Constituency
8. Kalimani/Matinya/Mutulu ward in Kitui West Constituency
9. Mutira Ward in Kirinyaga Central Constituency
10. Ikinu Ward in Githunguri Constituency
11. Kapkoi and Kaptega Wards in Kwanza Constituency
12. Market Ward in Eldoret North Constituency
13. Bukura Ward in Lurambi Constituency
14. East Kadem Ward in Nyatike Constituency
15. Nyaramba/Nyangoge Ward in North Mugirango Borabu Constituency
16. Wire Hill/Migwa Ward and Wang’chieng Wards in Kasipul Kabondo Constituency
The positions are as follows;
IEBC Job Requirements
a) Presiding and Deputy Presiding Officers
Be a Kenyan citizen of high integrity and be non partisan
Be holders of Degree/ Diploma certificates from recognized institutions
Be computer literate, Effective communication and report writing skills
Must be available for the entire period of the By Election
Age: 25 to 45 years
Must be residents in the constituency in which they apply for and must quote the constituency on the application letter/envelope or iebc application form.
b) Polling Clerks
Be a Kenyan citizen of high integrity
KCSE – Aggregate C- or Division III and Above
Age: 21 years to 35 years
Must be of good character and non partisan
Must be a resident of the polling station applied for Must be available the entire period of the By Election
Applicants for the position of IEBC Polling Clerk/Counting Clerk must be residents of the polling center applied for and must quote the polling station on the application letter and envelope
Applicants who strictly meet the above requirements may send a hand written application enclosing detailed CV, copies of ID, academic and professional certificates, testimonials and day time telephone contact; clearly indicating position applied for, Constituency and nearest polling station in the application.
Standard application forms are provided at IEBC offices countrywide. Hard copy applications should be sent to:
The Constituency Elections Coordinator (CEC) (Indicate Name of Constituency and Polling Station closest to applicant’s residence of the concerned constituency)
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Anniversary Towers, University Way P.O. Box 45371-00100,
Tel: +254-20-2796000
Email: info@iebc.or.ke
Nairobi, Kenya
Applications must reach the above address on or before 9th August, 2012
1. Kajiado North Constituency
2. Kangema Constituency
3. Ndhiwa Constituency
4. Waithaka Ward in Dagoretti Constituency
5. Kaliangombe Ward in Kaloleni Constituency
6. Nana Ward in Moyale Constituency
7. Mumbuni North Ward in Machakos Town Constituency
8. Kalimani/Matinya/Mutulu ward in Kitui West Constituency
9. Mutira Ward in Kirinyaga Central Constituency
10. Ikinu Ward in Githunguri Constituency
11. Kapkoi and Kaptega Wards in Kwanza Constituency
12. Market Ward in Eldoret North Constituency
13. Bukura Ward in Lurambi Constituency
14. East Kadem Ward in Nyatike Constituency
15. Nyaramba/Nyangoge Ward in North Mugirango Borabu Constituency
16. Wire Hill/Migwa Ward and Wang’chieng Wards in Kasipul Kabondo Constituency
The positions are as follows;
Positions and Number of Vacancies
Presiding Officers (POs) - 550
Deputy Presiding officers (DPOs) - 709
Polling Clerks - 2656
IEBC Job Requirements
a) Presiding and Deputy Presiding Officers
Be a Kenyan citizen of high integrity and be non partisan
Be holders of Degree/ Diploma certificates from recognized institutions
Be computer literate, Effective communication and report writing skills
Must be available for the entire period of the By Election
Age: 25 to 45 years
Must be residents in the constituency in which they apply for and must quote the constituency on the application letter/envelope or iebc application form.
b) Polling Clerks
Be a Kenyan citizen of high integrity
KCSE – Aggregate C- or Division III and Above
Age: 21 years to 35 years
Must be of good character and non partisan
Must be a resident of the polling station applied for Must be available the entire period of the By Election
Applicants for the position of IEBC Polling Clerk/Counting Clerk must be residents of the polling center applied for and must quote the polling station on the application letter and envelope
Applicants who strictly meet the above requirements may send a hand written application enclosing detailed CV, copies of ID, academic and professional certificates, testimonials and day time telephone contact; clearly indicating position applied for, Constituency and nearest polling station in the application.
Standard application forms are provided at IEBC offices countrywide. Hard copy applications should be sent to:
The Constituency Elections Coordinator (CEC) (Indicate Name of Constituency and Polling Station closest to applicant’s residence of the concerned constituency)
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Anniversary Towers, University Way P.O. Box 45371-00100,
Tel: +254-20-2796000
Email: info@iebc.or.ke
Nairobi, Kenya
Applications must reach the above address on or before 9th August, 2012