Chaplain at UNIBEN

Job Summary 

• The Office of the Chaplain (the Spiritual and Administrative Head of the Chapel) will fall vacant by midnight of December 31, 2026.
• The Chapel hereby calls for applications from suitably qualified candidates within the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN) who align with the Liturgy of the Chapel to fill the soon-to-be vacant position of Chaplain in the Chapel.

Key Responsibilities
The Chaplain will:

• Provide spiritual leadership within the Chapel.
• Organize and oversee divine services and other Chapel activities.
• Manage the day-to-day administration of the Chapel.
• Coordinate the activities of the clergy within the Chapel.
• Engage and collaborate with other clergy and Christian organizations that align with the Chapel’s mission and vision.

Qualifications
Personal Attributes:

• Must be born-again, baptized in the Holy Ghost, and demonstrate evidence of spiritual gifts.
• Must be of good character and exhibit high integrity.

Education & Training:

• Minimum of a good first degree from a recognized university; a postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline is an advantage.
• Training from a recognized School of Theology or Seminary.
• Computer literate.
• Ordained Priest/Minister within a denomination of the CCN that shares the Chapel’s liturgy.
• Minimum of 10 years post-ordination experience.

Other Requirements:

• Age between 40 and 55 years at the time of appointment.
• Must be happily married, with a spouse willing to reside in the Chapel residence.

Tenure:

• Initial appointment: 4 years, renewable for an additional 4 years (maximum tenure: 8 years).

Conditions of Service
Competitive conditions of service will be offered.