INEC Opens Portal For Recruitment Of Election Staff (See Steps, Positions And Requirements)

INEC Begins 2019 Recruitment Of Election Staff

Few days to the commencement of the 2019 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opened its portal to recruit election staff.

According to information made available to Naija News on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, the available positions are:

1. Supervisory Presiding Officer (SPO)
2. Registration Area Center (RAC) Manager
3. Presiding Officer (PO)
4. Assistant Presiding Officer (APO)
5. Registration Area Technical Support (RATECH)

Interested applicants are expected to pass certain eligibility criteria as listed on the INEC recruitment portal after which they can register and proceed to apply for the interested position.

What should I have before registering?

Before you register, ensure you have the following ready;

-A functional email address.
-A functioning mobile phone number.
-A personal account number.
-A recent and clear plain background passport photograph not larger than 50KB.
-Contact details of referee such as email address and phone number.
-A valid means of identification (Staff ID No./ Student ID No).
-An NYSC Callup Number for former corps members from 2017.

How to Apply

If you have not created an account or registered on this platform, then follow the steps below;

Review the requirements for the available positions.
You are expected to go through the requirements for all available Election staff positions to determine your Eligibility

Click on Register and follow the instructions.
Check your email for an account verification link and password
Note: if mail is not found on your INBOX folder, kindly check SPAM or send a mail to [email protected]

Click the account verification link sent to your email to activate your account.

Change your Password

After changing your password, you are automatically logged into the portal and presented with an application form

Fill the Application form.

This form is segmented into three (3) section; Personal Information, Contact Information and Bank Details. Ensure you fill in your details correctly. You will not be allowed to edit details once they are submitted.

Upload your passport photograph.
You are required to upload a recent plain background passport photograph. Please make sure the size is not larger than 50KB

Fill in the details of your referees

Check the Attestation box

Every information provided, will be subjected to validation from your source institutions/organization/referees

Submit the application

Print your acknowledgement slip.

Print your acknowledgement slip.You will need this for the final verification.

The recruitment portal can be accessed HERE.

Good luck in your application for the INEC recruitment of election staff for 2019.