Elections Coordinator at IEBC - Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission

Location: Tigania East, Kilifi South, Teso South, Msabweni, Lamu East & Marakwet East Constituencies

Elections Coordinator Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide management support, develop and oversee the implementation of strategies, policies, plans and budgets at the constituency level while ensuring the alignment of these to the regional and overall Commission strategies;
• Ensure that election operation activities at the constituency level comply with internal controls and budget restrictions;
• Ensure provision of administrative support services at the constituency level including distribution of election materials, transport management, implementation of security policies and protocols and ensuring the safe custody of the Commission’s assets;
• Responsible for sound financial management and prudent use of all Commission funds at constituency level in line with commission’s financial policies;
• Liaise with the Regional Election Coordinator to implement training programmes for registration and election officials at the constituency level;
• Identify, inspect suitable polling, nominations and tallying centers;
• Liaise with regional administrative and security officials at the constituency level;
• Compile and certify the voters register for the constituency;
• Undertake the verification and revision of voter’s register as required by law from time to time;
• To liaise with political parties with respect to elections and related activities;
• Develop accountability measures, monitor the performance indicators at the constituency levels and ensure the timely preparation of periodic reports; and
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Commission.

Requirements for the Elections Coordinator Job

• Minimum undergraduate degree from a recognized University;
• A minimum of six (6) years working experience in management of public affairs;
• Proven experience in results-based management, monitoring and evaluation or managing election process is an added advantage;
• Must be computer literate. Good negotiation, planning and coordination skills;
• Additional training, professional qualification and experience of fieldwork will be an advantage; and
• Must hail from the constituency he/she is applying for and must attached a copy of National Identity Card.

Integrity Clearance

In addition to the qualifications set above, the applicants must further meet and get the following clearances:

• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
• Chief Executive Officer, Higher Education Loans Board.
• Professional bodies (where applicable) to which the applicant belongs eg LSK, ICPAK, AAK, IEK etc.
• Credit Reference Bureau Africa Ltd or Metropol Credit Reference Bureau.