Registrar at Akawe Torkula Polytechnic, Makurdi

Description

• The Registrar is responsible to the Rector for the day-to-day administration of the Polytechnic and shall perform such other duties as the Governing Council or the Rector may from time to time require.
• He/she is one of the principal officers of the Polytechnic, heads the Registry Department, and is the custodian of the Polytechnic documents. He/she is the Secretary to the Council, the Academic Board, and any Standing Committee of the Council.

Qualifications and Experience
The candidate for the post must possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• Hold a First Degree with a minimum of second-class lower division or Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least a lower credit in Social Sciences, Education, Arts, Humanities, and other related courses from a recognized institution of higher learning.
• Have a minimum of 18 years post-qualification cognate experience for first degree and HND holders or Master's degree in relevant discipline with 15 years cognate experience or Doctorate degree (PhD) with a minimum of 12 years cognate experience, at least 10 years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or a similar TVET institution.
• Be a registered member with relevant professional bodies recognized by the government.
• Be currently on the rank of Deputy Registrar for a period not less than five (5) years in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution.
• Proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills and packages.
• Must not be more than 59 years of age at the time of this advertisement.
• Demonstrate evidence of strong administrative leadership, initiative, and creativity in policy formulation, good human relations, and positive managerial attributes.
• Be knowledgeable in the Public Service Rules and Regulations of the Polytechnic system.
• Provide evidence of membership in professional body/bodies recognized by the government.
• Must not be inclined to pursue racial, gender, political, religious, or other sectional interests.
• Be morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity, and free from financial embarrassment.
• Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a government hospital).

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• The appointment is for a single term of five (5) years in line with extant provisions.
• The salary is consolidated, and the appointee shall enjoy any other benefits attached to the position of Principal Officer of the Polytechnic as approved by the government.