The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has announced 365 short-term job opportunities for County, Constituency and Call Centre Monitors as it prepares to oversee political party activities ahead of the 2027 General Election.
In an announcement on August 11, ORPP stated that the positions comprise 55 County Monitors, 290 Constituency Monitors and 20 Call Centre Monitors.
“In furtherance of its mandate and its vision of becoming a model regulator of political parties for a credible democratic multiparty system, the Office seeks to recruit competent, capable, and self-motivated individuals of the requisite expertise and experience to serve as County, and Constituency Monitors, as well as Call Centre Monitors, on short-term contract terms,” read part of the announcement.
Job Description and Roles For the Advertised Jobs
| Position | Job Description and Key Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| County Monitor | • Monitor political party activities, including rallies, nominations and grassroots engagements. • Assess and report on compliance with relevant laws and regulations. • Compile and submit reports on political party activities. • Coordinate with Constituency Monitors and ORPP headquarters. • Support verification of political party membership. • Report suspected violations and breaches of the Political Parties Act. |
| Constituency Monitor | • Monitor political party nominations, campaigns and grassroots activities. • Observe party activities during pre-election and election periods. • Monitor compliance with the Political Parties Act and Code of Conduct. • Document and report political party activities and incidents. • Monitor activities at polling and tallying centres as assigned. • Report suspected violations and misconduct to ORPP. |
| Call Centre Monitor | • Receive and respond to public inquiries on political party membership and ORPP services. • Record and document complaints and inquiries. • Receive and log reports submitted by County and Constituency Monitors. • Escalate complaints and reported violations to relevant ORPP officers. • Provide information and assistance on ORPP services and procedures. |
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ORPP Jobs Requirements and Instructions
Successful applicants will be responsible for monitoring the pre-election, election and post-election activities of political parties and ensuring compliance with the Constitution, Political Parties Act and the Code of Conduct for Political Parties.
The positions will be based at the county, constituency and ORPP headquarters levels, depending on the role.
Applicants selected for the positions will be required to provide clearances from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) and Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
While applicants with foreign academic qualifications will also be required to provide authentication and recognition from the Commission for University Education (CUE), where applicable.
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How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should visit the https://www.orpp.or.ke/ careers/ to access the detailed job descriptions, qualifications, and experience requirements.
Applications should be submitted through the ORPP Jobs e-Recruitment Portal by September 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Applicants have been warned that presenting fake certificates, forged documents, or false information during the recruitment process is a criminal offence.
The registrar’s office warned that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, while canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
The office also clarified that it does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interviews or processing of offer letters.
Applicants for County and Constituency Monitor positions must be residents of the county or constituency where they seek to work.
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