The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the recruitment of election staff for the 2019 general elections.
This is coming on the heels of formal release of a 33-page regulations and guidelines for the conduct of the 2019 elections signed by the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu.
A notice on the Twitter page of INEC listed Supervisory Presiding Officer (SPO), Registration Area Centre (RAC) Manager, Presiding Officer (PO), Assistant Presiding Officer (APO) and Registration Area Technical Support (RATECH) as the positions available to be applied for.
According to the notice a registration portal opened on Tuesday, 15th January by 8:00 am and will be closed on Monday, 21st January, 2019.
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WHAT SHOULD I HAVE BEFORE REGISTERING?
Before you register on this platform, 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.
ELEGIBILITY:
(SPO) SUPERVISORY PRESIDING OFFICER (SPO)
Requirement: Must be a Public / Civil servant on Grade level 10 – 14 or A Registration Area Officer (INEC Staff) .
Registration Area Center (RAC) Manager click to apply
Requirement: Must be a staff (GL 07 and above) of the school / Institution / Public building hosting the RAC.
(APO)PRESIDING OFFICER (PO) /ASSISTANT PRESIDING OFFER (APO)
Requirement:
- Must be a Serving Corps member
- A penultimate student of a Federal/State tertiary institution in Nigeria
- A staff of an MDA with an OND qualification
- A former corps member (Not later than 2017 batch)
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(RATECH) REGISTRATION AREA TECHNICAL SUPPORT (RATECH)
Requirement:
- Must be a suitable INEC staff (not engaged in any other duties)
- A serving corps member where available
- A student of Information Technology institutions
- A penultimate student of a Federal Tertiary Institution
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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 electionstaff@inec.gov.ng
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.
All submissions are FINAL. Please be sure to review your information thoroughly before you submit.
Interested Candidate are to apply here /http://pres.inecnigeria.org/