IEBC Voter Education Manager Job in Kenya

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) seeks to recruit dynamic, competent and result-oriented individuals to fill the following position:-

Manager - Voter Education

Grade 4
Directorate: Voter Education and Partnerships
Job Code: IEBC/5/2014
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

a) Facilitate the preparation and implementation of voter and civic education strategies, work-plans, budgets and programmes, identification of voter and civic education training needs, preparation of national voter and civic education programmes including appropriate national curriculum and the preparation of the annual register of national voter/civic education providers and community based educators,
 

b) Liaise with the Electoral Training and Communications department to prepare training materials and deliver the training of voter/civic education officials and providers, media campaigns on voter/civic education.
 

c) Coordinate and manage voter/civic education activities at the regional level to ensure efficiency, uniformity and the development of regional specific strategies.
 

d) Coordinate the Commission’s public voter and civic education campaigns and the preparation of voter/civic information, education and communication materials,
 

e) Advise management on departmental planning, resourcing and voter/civic education activities.
 

f) Monitor the Commission’s voter/civic education activities and the activities of voter/civic education
providers to ensure compliance with regulations, policy, effectiveness and quality control.
 

g) Liaise with the Research and Development directorate to conduct research focused on voter/civic education to inform planning and strategy development.
 

h) Assist the director in mobilizing and coordinating complementary funding for voter/civic education.
 

i) Develop accountability measures, monitor the performance indicators within the department and ensure the timely preparation of periodic reports.

Requirements for Appointment

• A degree preferably in Social Sciences, Communication or Education. Possession of a Master’s degree is an added advantage,
• At least eight (8) years working experience; five of which are at management level in advocacy, communication or education fields,
• Leadership and people management skills,
• Strategy development and execution,
• Planning and coordination, problem solving and analytical skills,
• Excellent presentation, advocacy, oral and written communication skills,
• Ability to make critical and timely decisions in a highly sensitive environment,
• Public education and advocacy,
• Knowledge of the electoral framework is an added advantage
• Demonstrated team work building skills.

Integrity Clearance
 

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

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

Security Clearance

• All shortlisted applicants may be subjected by the Commission to a security clearance by National Intelligence Service (NIS)

Application Submissions
 

Interested candidates are requested to submit their duly completed IEBC application Form together with an up-to-date curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, email and telephone contacts together with names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates previous work experience. 

Applicants must indicate the Job code and title on the top left corner of the envelope.

The IEBC Application Form is available at the IEBC  website (www.iebc.or.ke) or may be collected from the 6th Floor, Anniversary Towers, University way, Nairobi.

Applications and supporting documents shall be:

1. Delivered to the IEBC Chairperson, 6th Floor, Anniversary Towers, University Way, Nairobi: and/or
2. Fill online the IEBC application form provided in the Commission website www.iebc.or.ke and send electronically to recruit@iebc.or.ke

Applications must reach the Chairperson by 24th September 2014.

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IEBC ICT Director Job in Kenya

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) seeks to recruit dynamic, competent and result-oriented individuals to fill the following position:-

Director, Information & Communication Technology
Grade 3 

Job Code IEBC/3/2014
 

Job Summary: This Director Information and Communication Technology is responsible for providing strategic direction and advice with regard to the information and communication technology needs of the Commission. 

A key part of this role is advising the Commission on leveraging appropriate technology to effectively and efficiently deliver the electoral processes and operational support processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and ensure the implementation of information and communication technology strategies in line with the Commission’s strategy.
• Develop accountability structures, supervise periodic reporting and projects and monitor the performance indicators for the ICT departments.
• Oversee the development and implementation of effective policies, procedures, systems and processes for systems administration and security; business applications and support; and network administration.
• Ensure the directorate is adequately resourced by professional and competent personnel
• Oversee the development of ICT plans in coordination with other directorates and departments.
• Advise the Commission on the development and implementation of institutional systems; including voter registration system, result management and reporting system, geographical information management system (GIS), election violence reporting system, political party fund management system, and support operational systems.
• Develop and coordinate the implementation of business continuity plans in line with the Commission’s strategy and operations.
• Oversee the contracting and management of ICT and related service providers.
• Oversee the development of user training programmes and materials; and the coordination of ICT training initiatives.
• Coordinate the provision of timely information communication technology services to other directorate and regional offices.

Requirements for Appointment

• A degree in Computer Science, information technology or related discipline
• Master’s degree and professional qualifications in Information and Communication technology.
• Minimum of 10 years managerial or ICT experience, five (5) of which are at senior management in a large public/private institution
• A demonstrated track record in the delivery of ICT projects and services.
• A good knowledge of ICT equipment, devices, processes, software and hardware of the electoral process is essential.
• Leadership and people management skills
• Strategy development and execution
• Planning and coordination skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to make critical and timely decisions in a highly sensitive environment
• Demonstrated team building skills

Integrity Clearance
 

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

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

Security Clearance

• All shortlisted applicants may be subjected by the Commission to a security clearance by National Intelligence Service (NIS)

Application Submissions
 

Interested candidates are requested to submit their duly completed IEBC application Form together with an up-to-date curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, email and telephone contacts together with names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates previous work experience. 

Applicants must indicate the Job code and title on the top left corner of the envelope.

The IEBC Application Form is available at the IEBC  website (www.iebc.or.ke) or may be collected from the 6th Floor, Anniversary Towers, University way, Nairobi.

Applications and supporting documents shall be:

1. Delivered to the IEBC Chairperson, 6th Floor, Anniversary Towers, University Way, Nairobi: and/or
2. Fill online the IEBC application form provided in the Commission website www.iebc.or.ke and send electronically to recruit@iebc.or.ke

Applications must reach the Chairperson by 24th September 2014.

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IEBC Finance Director Job in Kenya

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) seeks to recruit dynamic, competent and result-oriented individuals to fill the following position:-

Director Finance

Grade 3 

Job Code IEBC/2/2014 
 

Job Summary: The Director Finance is responsible for ensuring prudent financial management and controls. 

A key part of this role involves establishing financial and budgeting and warehousing policies, procedures and systems to ensure integrity, timely service delivery and value for money.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and ensure the implementation of finance and budget strategies in line with the Commission’s strategy.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of robust financial management and budgeting policies, procedures and controls to ensure integrity and consistency with relevant legislative framework.
• Ensure the directorate is adequately resourced by professional and competent personnel
• Oversee the development and administration of the Commission’s budget and ensure timely and effective implementation of the Commission programmes.
• Develop accountability structures, ensure periodic reporting and monitor the performance indicators for the finance, budget and warehousing departments.
• In collaboration with the Director ICT coordinate the development of appropriate financial and inventory information management system.
• Advice the Commission on administration of complementary funding from development partners, including development and execution of budgets.
• Advice the CEO on regulatory matters concerning public finance as it relates to the Commission.
• Provide timely financial advice to other units within the Commission.
• Ensure timely compliance with financial and fiduciary obligations of the Commission.
• Oversee the development of financial plans, estimates and budget preparation.
• Oversee the development and implementation of the institutional/departmental procurement plans.
• Ensure financial controls are implemented in accordance with Public Financial Management Act, and Public Procurement and Disposal Act other operational Government policies.

Requirements for Appointment

• First degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any other related field.
• A Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting or MBA. Professional qualifications in accounting; CPA (K) or ACCA or equivalent is mandatory
• Minimum of ten years managerial experience, five (5) of which are at senior management level in financial management.
• A demonstrated track record in the development and successful implementation of financial strategies, controls, processes and systems.
• A good understanding of the electoral process would be an added advantage.
• Leadership and people management skills
• Strategy development and execution
• Planning and coordination skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated team work skills
• Ability to make critical and timely decisions in a highly sensitive environment
• Must be computer literate
• Must be conversant with Government financial Accounting

Integrity Clearance
 

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

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

Security Clearance

• All shortlisted applicants may be subjected by the Commission to a security clearance by National Intelligence Service (NIS)

Application Submissions
 

Interested candidates are requested to submit their duly completed IEBC application Form together with an up-to-date curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, email and telephone contacts together with names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates previous work experience. 

Applicants must indicate the Job code and title on the top left corner of the envelope.

The IEBC Application Form is available at the IEBC  website (www.iebc.or.ke) or may be collected from the 6th Floor, Anniversary Towers, University way, Nairobi.

Applications and supporting documents shall be:

1. Delivered to the IEBC Chairperson, 6th Floor, Anniversary Towers, University Way, Nairobi: and/or
2. Fill online the IEBC application form provided in the Commission website www.iebc.or.ke and send electronically to recruit@iebc.or.ke

Applications must reach the Chairperson by 24th September 2014.

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IEBC Deputy Commission Secretary (Support Services) Job in Kenya

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) seeks to recruit dynamic, competent and result-oriented individuals to fill the following position:-

Deputy Commission Secretary (Support Services) 

Grade 2

Job Code IEBC/1/2014
 

Job Summary: The Deputy Commission Secretary (Support Services) is one of the principal deputies to the Commission Secretary/CEO in the management of the Secretariat and is responsible for direct supervision of the support functions including human resources and administration, financial services, legal, ICT services and research and development services. 

A key part of this role is ensuring synergy within the support functions to deliver results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for day to day management of the commission’s support services functions.
• Responsible for management and coordination of the Commission’s support services functions.
• Responsible for the overseeing the Commission financial services in line with the Public Financial Management Act.
• Overseeing the commission’s procurement and warehousing functions and ensure compliance with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations.
• Providing strategic direction in the performance of the Commission’s support functions and operations and ensure periodic reporting.
• Overseeing the internal and external communications function of the Commission.
• Working closely with the Commission Secretary/CEO and the Deputy Commission Secretary (Operations) to ensure delivery of Commission key results.
• Coordinate the Commission’s internal and external audits.

Requirements for appointment

• Be a citizen of Kenya
• Holds a degree from a recognized university in Social Sciences, Law, Public Administration, Finance, and Business Administration, Logistics or any other degree in any other or relevant field.
• Possession of a master’s degree in a relevant field is a must
• Minimum of twelve(12) years management experience; six of which must be at a senior management level with a demonstrated track record in delivering significant strategic initiatives
• Experience or a strong appreciation of electoral administration or electoral reform is an added advantage
• Experience in Management in a large public/private institution;
• Demonstrated team building skills
• Must be Computer literate

Integrity Clearance
 

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

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

Security Clearance

• All shortlisted applicants may be subjected by the Commission to a security clearance by National Intelligence Service (NIS)

Application Submissions
 

Interested candidates are requested to submit their duly completed IEBC application Form together with an up-to-date curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, email and telephone contacts together with names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates previous work experience. 

Applicants must indicate the Job code and title on the top left corner of the envelope.

The IEBC Application Form is available at the IEBC  website (www.iebc.or.ke) or may be collected from the 6th Floor, Anniversary Towers, University way, Nairobi.

Applications and supporting documents shall be:

1. Delivered to the IEBC Chairperson, 6th Floor, Anniversary Towers, University Way, Nairobi: and/or
2. Fill online the IEBC application form provided in the Commission website www.iebc.or.ke and send electronically to recruit@iebc.or.ke

Applications must reach the Chairperson by 24th September 2014.

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IEBC Support Election Trainers Job in Kenya

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)
Temporary Jobs

Support Election Trainers (SETs)

The SETs will assist the Returning Officer in carrying out all forms of electoral training.

Duties and responsibilities

• To implement the electoral training plans developed by the Commissions headquarters;
• To develop and distribute electoral training materials at cascaded levels;
• To carryout actual training of the Presiding Officers their deputies with the supervision of the Returning Officers;
• To supervise and evaluate other individuals that will be engaged in the training of clerks at lower level clusters; and
• To assess the evaluation forms and compile electoral training reports.

Requirements and qualifications

• Graduates or diploma holders;
• Over three years working experience and especially in voter registration, elections and voter education or any educational related activities;
• Residents of the respective constituencies of application and not related in any way to the Commission staff;
• Computer literate;
• Competent in arithmetic and computation skills;
• Willing to work for long hours with minimal supervision; and
• Persons with integrity and willing to abide with the Commissions values, ideals and norms.

Individuals who have trained for the commission, served as Head Clerks or Presiding Officers/Deputy Presiding Officers will have an added advantage.

Terms and conditions

• The engagement of SETs will be ad hoc, within four months to elections but not exceeding sixty (60) days with effect from 1st November 2012.
• Payments will be based on the period of engagement at a rate paid Ksh.2500/- per day
• There are no additional benefits or allowances attached to this engagement.

NB.

1. Applicants attention is drawn to Section 30 of the IEBC Act in which Members or Employees of the Commission will be held liable on conviction to a term of imprisonment not exceeding three years or to a fine of not more than one million shillings or both for subverting the process of free, fair elections or interfering with the functions of the commission in discharging its duty.

2. Applicants should fill the online form provided on the Commission website www.iebc.or.ke/careers. Applications must be received on or before 20th November 2012.

The Commission is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing will lead to disqualification. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Shortlisted candidates will be vetted as per Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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Electrical Technician Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Electrical Technician
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Industry: Security
 

A leading high-tech security provider in East Africa with its corporate headquarters in Nairobi is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to fill a position of Electrical Technician.

The ideal candidate should have experience in installation of alarm systems, CCTV cameras and other security appliances.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare installation/maintenance schedules and communicate expected installation and maintenance dates to the assigned technical team.
• Communicate any changes in the schedule dates to both the technical team and the Client.  
• Make appointments with the clients on behalf of the technical Supervisors.
• Keep clients informed on progress of installation/maintenance and any changes in the schedule during the Installation process.
• Collect Job cards from the Technical Supervisors and update into the Evolution system.
• Ensure Technical Teams report on site in time and carry out the installation/maintenance work within the quoted time.
• Ensure all complaints related to technical department are updated within 24 hours and effectively closed within 48 hours.
• Forward weekly lists of the service, maintenance and Installations done to the Customer Care Manager for client feedback.
• Ensure for all jobs Handing over documentation is signed by Client, and forward to Finance department for Invoicing.
• Daily data entry and generation of reports from the Evolution system.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or any other related field 
• At least 2 years experience in a similar role.
• Results oriented individual willing to work long hours
• Have good communication skills- both written and verbal.
• Some technical background will be an added advantage

To apply, send your CV only to recruit@flexi-personnel.com  before Friday 14th Sep 2012. 

Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

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IEBC Jobs in Kenya (2900 Registration Clerks) KShs 1,000 Per Day

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)
 

Your Vote, Your Future
 

Vacancies for Registration Clerks
 

(2900 positions)

Applications are invited for temporary positions for registration officials as follows:

Registration Clerks (Biometric Voter Registration- 2 BVR clerks per ward x 1450 County assembly wards (2900 positions)

Reporting to the Constituency Elections Coordinator the clerks will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Register voters at the county assembly wards/poling stations within the stipulated period.
• Ensure accurate entry of voter details in the voters register using BVR equipment.
• Ensure safe custody of registration material and BVR equipments during the registration exercise.
• Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the Commission.

Requirements and Qualifications

• KCSE Aggregate C- or Division III and above.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be of good character and non-partisan.
• Must be available for the entire period of the voter registration exercise.
• Must abide with the provisions of the Electoral Code of Conduct within the period engagement.
• Applicants must be residents of the county assembly ward applied for and must fully complete the application form.
• Incomplete forms will not be processed.

Terms and Conditions

a) The contract will be a short term employment contract for the actual days worked only, initially 30days.

b) Wages will be Kshs. 1000/= for each day worked with no additional benefits or allowances.

Applicants who strictly meet the above requirements should fill the application form online at www.iebc.or.ke/careers 

Applications must reach the Commission on or before 8th August 2012.

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

For more details please visit the IEBC website: www.iebc.or.ke

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