The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the opening of its recruitment portal for ad hoc staff for the upcoming governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states. The elections will take place on September 21 in Edo and November 16 in Ondo.
INEC is seeking to fill various positions, including supervisory presiding officers (SPOs), presiding officers (POs), assistant presiding officers (APOs), RAC managers, and registration area technicians (RATECHs).
The application portal will be available from July 15 until midnight on August 19, according to an official notice released on Sunday.
“Qualified candidates are invited to apply as ad hoc staff for the Edo and Ondo governorship elections in the following roles: supervisory presiding officers (SPOs), presiding officers (POs), assistant presiding officers (APOs), RAC managers, and registration area technicians (RATECHs),” the notice states.
Candidates can apply online via the web portal at pres.inecnigeria.org using a laptop, desktop, or cybercafé. Android users can apply through the link: inecpres-app.com.
Eligibility criteria include not being a member of any political party and not having expressed support for any candidate or party. Additionally, applicants must reside in the state where they wish to work, with the exception of RATECHs.