The Sudanese Teachers Committee on Thursday criticized the compensation structure for staff supervising this year’s secondary school examinations, describing it as unfair given the scale of responsibilities involved.
The committee also warned of corruption and favoritism in the allocation of opportunities for overseas examination centers.
In a statement, the committee said that “the amounts allocated to workers represent a shocking form of marginalization.”
It explained that “the salary of a supervising teacher ranges between 315,000 and 360,000 Sudanese pounds (approximately $76–$88) for long working hours and heavy responsibilities. Meanwhile, a senior assistant supervisor receives no more than 380,000 pounds (around $89), and a chief supervisor earns 480,000 pounds (about $115), despite the sensitivity and intensity of the work.”
The committee added that “workers at the lowest levels receive only about 130,000 Sudanese pounds (around $14),” considering this a reflection of neglect toward the most vulnerable groups involved in the examination process.
It also pointed to a “stark disparity” in allowances for overseas centers, where some officials receive up to €4,000, stressing that these opportunities are granted based on loyalty and favoritism rather than merit.
