INEC begins recruitment

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the recruitment of qualified candidates for various positions across all local government areas (LGAs).

The available positions listed on the electoral board’s recruitment portal include registration area officers (RAOs) on grade levels 07 and 08 as well as experienced professionals on grade levels 09-14.

INEC said applicant must be a Nigerian citizen, present a certificate of state of origin signed by the chairman/ secretary of his/her local government while a certificate of endorsement by liaison officers is not acceptable.

Other requirements include the candidate being computer literate, must be certified by a government medical officer to be physically and mentally fit for appointment in the commission.

The candidate must also not be above 35 years of age for the entry point and 45 years of age for the experienced hire.

The application would end on March 1st, qualified candidates should check INEC’s recruitment portal for more details.

All applications are to be made online.

1. INTRODUCTION

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) invites applications from 

suitably qualified candidates for employment to the position of Registration Area 

Officers (RAOs) on Grade Levels 07 and 08 in the Local Government Areas (LGAs)

 across the Country and experienced Professionals on Grade Levels 09 - 14.

2. CATEGORIES

I. Professionals/Experienced hires – Grade Levels 09 -14.

II. Administrative Officer II (Registration Area Officer) – Grade Level 08

III. Executive Officer (Registration Area Officer) – Grade Level 07

3. REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS BY CATEGORIES

i. PROFESSIONALS/ EXPERIENCED HIRES – GRADE LEVELS 09 – 14

Applicants must possess a Bachelor's Degree or HND in Social Sciences, the 

Sciences or Humanities, Mastersdegree, Professional qualification chartered by 

legislation, NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate and

post-qualification cognate experience is an added advantage.

ii. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER II (REGISTRATION AREA OFFICER)

    – GRADE LEVEL 08

Applicants must possess a Bachelor's Degree or HND in Social Sciences, Sciences 

or Humanities, and NYSCDischarge or Exemption Certificate.

iii. EXECUTIVE OFFICER (REGISTRATION AREA OFFICER) – GRADE LEVEL 07

Applicants must possess:

National Certificate in Education (NCE) or

National Diploma with a minimum of 2 years post-qualification cognate experience.

4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

In addition, an applicant MUST: -

i.  Be a Nigerian Citizen;

ii. Present a Certificate of State of Origin Signed by the Chairman/ Secretary of his/her

     Local Government. A Certificate of endorsement by Liaison Officers is not acceptable;

iii. Be computer literate;

iv. Be Certified by Government Medical Officer to be physically and mentally fit for 

     appointment in the Commission;

v. Not be above 35 years of age for the entry point and 45years of age for the experienced
    hire.

5. JOB DESCRIPTION (PROFESSIONALS/ EXPERIENCED HIRES)

i. Work in designated Professional Departments of the Commission as may be assigned.

6. JOB DESCRIPTION (REGISTRATION AREA OFFICER)

i.    General Data Management and maintenance of Polling Units records in respect of a

       given Registration Area;

ii.    Compile and update Register/Records of voters in the Polling Units of the Registration 

       Area;

iii.   Issue Temporary/Permanent /Duplicate Voter Cards as approved by the Commission;

iv.    Monitor Electoral Activities and other duties that may be assigned within the
        Registration Area.

7. METHOD OF APPLICATION

All applications are to be made online. Suitably qualified candidates should log on to
the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Portal www.inecrecruitment.com
to complete the prescribed application form free of charge. Only shortlisted candidates
will be invited for the next phase of the recruitment exercise.

Current Open Positions

1	Professionals/Experienced Hires - Grade Levels 09 -14
2	Administrative Officer II (Registration Area Officer) - Grade Level 08
3	Executive Officer (Registration Area Officer) - Grade Level 07

Terms of Use

You must be 18 years and above to register on this platform. 

One and only one registration is permitted, failure to comply will lead to disqualification 

The application is free 

You must possess a valid form of identification 

You can be called to any part of the country for an aptitude test, interview or job placement, 

as the Commission deems fit 

You will be responsible for all your expenses if called for an aptitude test or interview, this 

include your transportation, feeding and accommodation 

You cannot edit your biodata once submitted 

The Commission reserves the right to cancel your application on an account of a breach 

The Commission reserves the right to modify the application, the terms of use, and any 

other agreement as it relates to this exercise 

Signing up signifies that you have read and agree to these conditions.