INEC Ad-Hoc Staff Salary in Naira

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), founded by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is an electoral body that ensures free and fair elections in Nigeria. The INEC depends on the ad-hoc staff to carry out the elections without any irregularities. These temporary workers are undoubtedly the pillars of the electoral process, ensuring that the voting procedures can be executed flawlessly.

Organization Name:	INEC ad-hoc staff
Monthly Salary Range:	₦638133 – ₦1060833
Average Monthly Salary:	₦849483
Organization Description:	INEC ad-hoc staff is composed of different ranks, including presiding officers, assistant presiding officers, and polling clerks. They have multiple responsibilities, including voter registration, ballot distribution, vote counting, and ensuring that the electoral process does not encounter any problems.
Minimum Qualification:	Each ad-hoc staff role has different requirements and qualifications. You require a minimum of a National Diploma or NYSC discharge certificate. For higher positions, you need higher education like a Master’s Degree in the science field or a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum Second Class Honors (lower division) in the science field.

Ad-hoc staff are not only hired during elections but also for other activities, including voter registration and voter education. Once they fulfill their tasks, their services are no longer required, and their employment is canceled. So, how much does INEC pay ad-hoc staff?

Moreover, some positions will also accept candidates with lower educational qualifications based on experience and skills. INEC ad-hoc staff earns an average income of ₦849,483. In addition, the salary primarily depends on the staff’s rank and experience level.

Salary Structure

The salary for INEC ad-hoc staff varies due to the difference in roles and responsibilities. Let me tell you in detail about the salary structure of INEC ad-hoc staff:

Roles	Salaries
Supervisory Presiding Officer (ISO) GL10-14	₦1,060,833 – ₦2,101,600
Presiding Officer (PO) GL07	₦638,133 – ₦961-577
Assistant Presiding Officer (APO) GL07	₦638,133 – ₦961-577
Registration Area Center (RAC) Manager GL07	₦638,133 – ₦961-577
Registration Area Technical Support (RATECH) GL07	₦638,133 – ₦961-577

Extras

The ad-hoc staff, besides receiving salary, also receives other benefits, including allowances and performance bonuses. These temporary workers receive meal and transport allowances, which amount to ₦1,500 and ₦3,000, respectively. However, remember that these allowances are for the year 2023 and may vary from year to year due to INEC policies and budget allocations for each election cycle.

Supervisory Presiding Officer

They preside over the proper execution of the election process in a group of polling units and more. To apply for this role, the applicant must be a Public/Civil Servant on Grade Level 10-14 or an INEC Registration Area Officer on the same grade level.

Presiding Officer (PO)/ Assistant Presiding Officer (APO)

To apply for the role of PO or APO, you must either be a Serving Corps member, a permanent staff of an MDA with an OND qualification or on GL-07-10, or a student of a Federal/State tertiary institution in Nigeria with IT knowledge.

Registration Area Center (RAC) Manager

The applicant must either be the head of an institution or staff (GL 07 or above) of the hosting school. Their salary is equal to the presiding and assistant presiding officers.

Registration Area Technical Support (RATECH)

The applicant must be from an IT background or an INEC ICT staff (State and HQ) not involved in other duties. Additionally, the applicant must not be related to any other political party.

Responsibilities of INEC Ad-Hoc Staff

Ad-hoc staff perform different roles according to their rank and position. The following is the list of duties performed by INEC ad-hoc staff:

Supervision and Monitoring

One of the responsibilities of ad-hoc staff is to supervise the entire election process. They also ensure that all the necessary materials are available at designated polling stations in the right quantities at the right time. Supervisory Presiding Officers also supervise the activities of presiding officers.

Sorting and Counting of Votes

Presiding officers are responsible for the sorting and counting of votes as well as the announcement of results. They also verify the identities of voters.

Managing Technical Issues

Ad-hoc staff ensures that every electronic device is operating properly during the election process. They must assist with technical issues related to electronic voter card readers.

In conclusion, INEC offers generous amounts to ad-hoc staff, who play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth election process. The pay varies based on rank; the higher level rank, Supervisory Presiding Officer (SPO), earns an income ranging from ₦1,060,833 to ₦2,101,600. On the other hand, Presiding Officers/Assistant Presiding Officers’s salary ranges from ₦638,133 to ₦961-577.