Registration Officer Job ORPP

Legal Jobs.  Office of the Registrar of Political Parties

Advert No:    ORPP/1/2026

Job Purpose    

• The position is responsible for registration of political parties and implementation of ORPP devolved functions including maintaining synergy between headquarters, regional offices, county offices and relevant stakeholders.

This position can be deployed to either:

•  Headquarters (Registration department)
• Field Services (Regional/ County Offices)

Reporting to    Principal Registration Officer

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Job Specification

Duties and responsibilities

At the Headquarters, the specific duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Implement procedures and guidelines for provisional and full registration of Political Parties;
• Research and draft checklist for provisional and full registration;
• Scrutinize applications for provisional and full registration of Political Parties in accordance with the Political Parties Act, Cap 7D;
• Research and prepare draft statutory documents for publication in the Gazette and advertisement in the newspaper as provided for in law;
• Prepare correspondences to the applicants with regard to registration of Political Parties;
• Advise applicants on the registration of political parties and change of particulars;
• Compile status reports on the registration of political parties and draft activity reports;
• Update the political parties register; and
• Scrutinize the coalition and merger agreements in line with the Act;

At the Regional/County Offices, the specific duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Mobilization of stakeholders and partners for Capacity building at the county level;
• Maintain regular communication with Political Parties on matters affecting management of Political Parties;
• Conduct periodic visitation to political parties’ county offices to verify office locations, and adherence to registration requirements;
• Verify the availability of political party records at the county level;
• Verify the existence of political party offices at the county levels and adherence to compliance requirements;
• Maintain proper Office records;
• Prepare monthly operational reports and special activity reports;
• Draft and undertake research on registration of political parties; and
• Participate in political party’s sensitization activities.

Person Specification

For appointment to this post, a candidate must have: –

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Law, Public Administration, Business Administration, Education, Political Science/Social Science, or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

OR

• A minimum of six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been as a Senior Registration Assistant or a comparable and relevant position in the public or private sector with;
• A Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Laws, Public Administration, Education, Political Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in Computer Applications; and
• Met the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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How to Apply:

• Qualified persons interested in the above positions can access the role profiles, qualifications and experience requirements detailed below.
• Qualified candidates are requested to make their applications by completing two (2) copies of ORPP job application form. The application form can be downloaded from  https://www.orpp.or.ke/downloads/
• Candidates should submit their applications (physical) together with a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, Copy of the National ID, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, and any other relevant supporting documents to reach the Office on or before,Tuesday 17th February, 2026, 5.00 pm,
• Applications should be addressed to:

Registrar of Political Parties
Office of the Registrar of Political Parties

Lion Place, 4th Floor
Karuna Close, Waiyaki Way, Westlands
P. O. Box 1131-00606
NAIROBI

• The applicant’s envelope should quote the Advert No. of the position they are applying for.
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/ documents and to include incorrect information in the application.