Director, Procurement at University of Port Harcourt

Qualification and Experience

• The right candidate, who must not be more than fifty (50) years of age, must possess a Bachelor's Degree with honours or equivalent qualification in any of the following disciplines from a recognized institution: Economics, Business Administration, Accountancy, Law, Insurance, Banking and Finance, Marketing, Quantity Survey, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Purchasing and Supplies or any related discipline.
• The candidate, who must be computer literate, must possess at least, eighteen (18) years cognate experience, 5 of which must have been as Head of Procurement, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate.
• He or she must be able to display a good understanding of the Public Procurement Act, 2007 and its extant guidelines in Nigeria.
• Prior to assumption of duty by the Director, he/she must attend and obtain certification from the following trainings organized by BPP:
  • Three (3) weeks Conversion/Induction Procurement Course and;
  • One (1) week Executive Procurement Course at any of the accredited Public Research Centres located at the; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State; Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State; and University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State.

Condition of Service

• The conditions attached to the position are as applicable in the Nigerian University System.
• The appointment shall be for a term of five (5) years.