The Independent Electoral Commission, INEC has on September 7, announced the commencement of recruitment for ad hoc staff for the 2023 general elections.
In the statement released by INEC, the portal will be opened today September 14, by 8:00 am and will close on December 14, by 8:00 pm.
Eligible and interested applicants were directed to visit INEC’s portal and apply. According to INEC applications are open to all categories of ad-hoc staff except the Collation Officers.
Eligibility and Application Requirements
Eligibility and requirements to qualify for the application as listed by INEC are as follows:
- Functional email address.
- Reachable mobile phone number.
- Personal bank account number including Bank Verification Number, BVN
- One recent, white background passport-sized photograph not more than 5MB.
- Contact details of two referees (email address and phone number).
- A valid staff ID No./student ID No (as displayed on your ID Card), which ever is applicable to you
- NYSC Call-up Number for serving corps members and former corps members (not earlier than 2018).
- One copy of highest qualification (in pdf format).
- A copy of means of identification (in .jpg or .jpeg format).
How to Apply
- Visit the application portal, https://pres.inecnigeria.org
- Create an account. Then follow the following steps:
- Read the requirements for all the available positions.(You are expected to review the requirements for all available election staff positions to determine the one you are qualified for)
- Click on “Register” and follow the instructions.
- Create your password. After creating your password, you are automatically logged into the portal and an application form will display.
- Fill in the required information in the application form. The form is segmented into three sections; (i) Personal Information, (ii) Contact Information and (iii) Bank Details. The names you are to enter should be the same as the one written on your BVN and be sure your details are filled in correctly as you will not be allowed to edit details once the form is submitted.
- Upload a recent passport-sized photograph with a plain background of not larger than 5MB size.
- Fill in the details of your referees and be sure to check the attestation box as the information you provide will be validated from your institutions/organization/referees.
- Submit the application.
- Print your acknowledgement slip (this is mandatory as you will need this for the final verification)
As stated on the INEC portal, ensure you review your information thoroughly before you click the submit button.
According to INEC, deployment would be done based on your selected state of residence.