The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has officially declared the position of Commission Secretary and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) vacant.
With this, the commission invited qualified Kenyans to apply for the role ahead of the 2027 General Election.
In a notice published on July 28, IEBC said the successful candidate will be appointed on a four-year contract, renewable once for another four years subject to satisfactory performance.
According to the commission, the Commission Secretary and CEO serve as the accounting officer and is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the electoral body’s secretariat, making the position one of the most influential within the institution.
IEBC announces a vacancy for the CEO seat
The vacancy follows the resignation of former CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan in February 2026.
IEBC stated that applicants must be Kenyan citizens, hold a degree from a recognised university and have at least five years of proven management experience.
Interested candidates have until 5:00 p.m. on August 11, 2026, to submit their applications via email to executiverecruitment@kpmg.co.ke.
Additionally, candidates must also demonstrate experience in at least one of the following fields: electoral matters, management, finance, governance, public administration, law or political science and must meet the integrity requirements under Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Furthermore, the shortlisted candidates will be required to present their original identification and academic documents, as well as clearance certificates from relevant government agencies during the interview process.
