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Polling/Queuing/Counting Clerk

IEBC - Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Kenya Full Time Posted 2026-09-28
CountyNairobiCityNot specifiedContractFull TimePosted2026-09-28Close dateNot specifiedExperienceNot specifiedSourceMyJobMag KenyaSalaryKshs. 1,000 per day
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is recruiting Polling/Queuing/Counting Clerks to support an electoral exercise in Kenya. Duties include laying out polling stations, controlling queues, identifying voters, issuing ballot papers, and assisting with vote sorting and counting. The role is full time for the duration of the exercise and pays Kshs. 1,000 per day.

  • Daily wage of Kshs. 1,000 for the duration of the electoral exercise
  • Requires KCSE aggregate C- and above
  • Must be a Kenyan citizen of high integrity and non-partisan
  • Must be resident of the County Assembly Ward
  • Apply online at jobs.iebc.or.ke

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A credible electoral management body committed to strengthening democracy in Kenya.

Polling/Queuing /Counting Clerk

Job Type: Full Time

Qualifications

KCSE

Experience

Location: Nairobi

Job Field: Administration / Facilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Presiding Officer, the

POLLING/

QUEUING

/COUNTING CLERK

will carry out the following duties;

Assist in laying out of the polling station and counting room.

Demarcate and display posters at the polling station.

Control queues and guide voters to respective polling station.

Confirm that a voter has not voted by inspecting their fingers for indelible marks.

Identify voters before allowing them to vote.

Issue stamped ballot papers to voters duly identified in the register of voters.

Assist the Presiding Officer with the sorting of votes after voting as part of counting

Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Presiding officer.

Job Requirements

Requirements for Appointment

Kenyan citizen of high integrity, and be non-partisan;

KCSE Aggregate C- and above;

Must be of good character and;

Must be available for the entire period of the exercise; and

Resident of the County Assembly Ward.

Wages

Polling Clerks/Counting Clerks will be paid

Kshs.

1,000

per day

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