Jobs at Benue State Polytechnic

The Position

• The Rector is the Chief Academic, Administrative and Accounting Officer of the Polytechnic and has power to exercise general authority over both the staff and students
• He/she is also responsible for discipline in the Polytechnic, subject to the general control of the Governing Council.
• He/she is one of the Principal Officers of the Polytechnic.
• In addition to proven management and leadership experience, the successful candidate must have a demonstrable passion for academic endeavours and must also be credible.

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

• A Doctorate (Ph.D) Degree from a recognised institution; or any requirement stipulated in the Schemes of Service for the appointment of a Chief Lecturer
• Minimum of second class lower division degree or Higher National Diploma [HND] with Lower Credit from a recognised institution
• Must be a distinguished educationist or an eminent scholar who is not below the rank of Chief Lecturer or its equivalent and currently engaged by a Polytechnic, College or University.
• Not more than fifty-nine [59] years of age as at the time of this publication.
• Demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership initiative and creativity in policy formulation, good human relations and positive managerial attributes
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/ bodies recognized by the Federal Government
• Provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as presentation of invited papers at educational conferences, seminars and workshops
• Be able to attract research grants and development facilities to the Polytechnic;
• Person with initiative and vision with the capacity to sustain the accelerated pace of development of the Polytechnic even under financial and other challenging constraints
• Person who is not likely to pursue racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interests
• Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment
• Physically and mentally fit [with evidence from a Government hospital]; and
• Proficient in Information and Communication Technology [ICT].

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• The appointment is for a single tenure 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 a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic as approved by the State Government.

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The Position

• 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, as the case may be, the Rector may from time to time require her/him to do.
• He/she is one of the Principal Officers of the Polytechnic.
• He/she heads the Registry Department and is the custodian of Polytechnic documents.
• He/she is the Secretary to the Council, the Academic Board and any Standing Committee of the Council.

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

• A good honours degree (at least 2nd Class Lower) or its equivalent from a recognised Polytechnic/College/ University
• At least ten (10) years post-qualification experience in Polytechnic administration
• Registered member with relevant professional bodies recognised by the Federal Government
• Be currently on the rank of Deputy Registrar
• A Postgraduate Degree will be an added advantage
• Proficient in Information and Communication Technology [ICT] skills and packages
• Demonstrate evidence of strong administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in administration policy formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attributes
• Knowledgeable in the Public Service Rules and Regulations of the Polytechnic system
• Not more than fifty-nine [59] years of age as at the time of this publication.
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/ bodies recognised by the Federal Government
• A person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest
• Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment.

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• The appointment is for a single tenure 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 a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic as approved by the State Government.

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The Position

• The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the Polytechnic.
• He/she is responsible to the Rector for the day to day administration and control of the financial affairs of the Polytechnic.
• He/she is one of the Principal Officers of the Polytechnic.
• He/she heads the Bursary department and the custodian of the Polytechnic finances.

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

• A good honours degree (at least 2nd Class Lower) or its equivalent from a recognized Polytechnic/College/ University
• Must have at least ten (10) years post-qualification experience in Polytechnic administration
• Must at the time of being considered for appointment as Bursar, not be below the Rank of Deputy Bursar
• Possession of a recognised professional certificate or qualification in a relevant field shall be an advantage
• Proficient in Information and Communication Technology [ICT] skills and accounting packages Not more than fifty-nine [59] years of age as at the time of this publication.
• Demonstrate evidence of strong financial and administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in financial policy formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attributes
• Knowledgeable in the Financial Rules and Regulations of the Polytechnic system
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies
• Person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest
• Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment and
• Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital).

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• The appointment is for a single tenure 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 a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic as approved by the State Government.

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The Position

• The Polytechnic Librarian is the Chief Library officer and shall be responsible to the Rector for the administration of the Polytechnic Library and the co-ordination of the library services in the teaching units of the Polytechnic.
• He/She is one of the Principal Officers of the Polytechnic.
• In addition to proven experience in library management and leadership, the successful candidate must have a demonstrable passion for academic endeavours and must also be credible.

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

• Have a minimum of second class lower division degree or Higher National Diploma [HND] with Lower Credit in a discipline offered in the Polytechnic Sector in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognised institution
• Must be a Chief Librarian/Chief Lecturer
• Must have at least ten [10] years post-qualification experience in Polytechnic administration
• Master's Degree from a recognised institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science, and possession of doctorate degree [Ph.D.] will be an added advantage
• Not more than fifty-nine [59] years of age as at the time of this publication.
• Demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in library policy formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attributes
• Not more than fifty-nine [59] years of age as at the time of this publication
• Possession of a recognized professional certificate or qualification in a relevant field shall be an advantage.
• Provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as presentation of invited papers at educational/library conferences, seminars and workshops
• Proficient in Information & Communication Technology [ICT]
• Person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest
• 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 tenure 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 a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic as approved by the State Government.