Jobs at the Federal Polytechnic Daura

The Rector

• 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 and 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 demonstratable passion for academic endeavors and must also be credible.

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

• Doctorate (Ph. D) Degree from a recognized institution in a discipline offered in the Polytechnic Sector; or any requirement stipulated in the Scheme of Service for the appointment of a Chief Lecturer;
• Minimum of Second-Class Lower Division degree or Higher National Diploma [HND] with Lower Credit in a discipline offered in the Polytechnic Sector from a recognized institution;
• Minimum of seventeen [17] years of teaching experience in tertiary institutions, at least ten [10] years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution;
• Chief Lecturer from the Polytechnic Sector with not less than five [5] years' experience on the rank;
• Not more than fifty-nine [59] years of age as at 13/05/2025;
• 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; [xii] Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment; [xiii] Physically and mentally fit [with evidence from Government Hospital]; and
• Proficient in Information and Communication Technology [ICT].

Terms of Appointment and Condition 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 Federal Government.

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The Registrar

• 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 him/her to do.
• He/she is one of the Principal Officers of the Polytechnic. He/she 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.

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

• Holds 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 related courses from a recognized institution of Higher Learning;
• Have a minimum of eighteen [18] years post qualification cognate experience for First Degree and HND holders or Master's Degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of fifteen [15] years post qualification cognate experience or Doctorate Degree [Ph. D] in relevant discipline with a minimum of twelve [12] years post qualification cognate experience, at least ten [10] years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET Institution;
• Registered member with relevant professional bodies recognized by the Federal Government; [iv] Be currently on the rank of Deputy Registrar for a period not less than five [5] years in a Polytechnic or similar TVET Institution;
• Proficiency in Information and Communication Technology [ICT] skills and packages
• Be not more than fifty-nine [59] years of age as at 13/05/2025;
• Demonstrate evidence of strong administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in administration policy formulation, good human relations and positive managerial attributes
• Knowledgeable in Public Service Rules and Regulations of the Polytechnic system
• 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 interests;
• Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment; and
• Physically and mentally fit [with evidence from Government Hospital].

Terms of Appointment and Condition 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 Federal Government.

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The Registrar

• 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 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.

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

• First Degree with at least a Second-Class Lower Division or Higher National Diploma [HND] with at least a lower credit in Accountancy or Finance related courses from a recognized Institution of Higher Learning
• Have a minimum of eighteen [18] years post qualification cognate experience for First Degree and HND holders or Master's degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of fifteen [15] years post qualification cognate experience or Doctorate degree [Ph. D] in relevant discipline with a minimum of twelve [12] years post; qualification cognate experience, at least ten [10] years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET Institution;
• Registration with ICAN or ANAN; Currently on the rank one level below the Bursar [i.e. Chief Accountant or Deputy Bursar or Deputy Director, Auditor as the case may be] 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
• Be not more than fifty-nine [59] years of age as at 13/05/2025;
• Demonstrate evidence of strong financial and administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in financial policy formulation, good human relations and positive managerial attributes;
• Knowledgeable in Financial Rules and Regulations of the Polytechnic system;
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies recognized by the Federal Government;
• A 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; and
• Physically and mentally fit [with evidence from Government Hospital].

Terms of Appointment and Condition 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 Federal Government.

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The Registrar

• The Polytechnic Librarian is the Chief Library Officer and shall be responsible to the Rector for the administration of the Polytechnic Library and 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 endeavors and must be credible.

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

• Master's Degree from a recognized institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science, while possession of Doctorate Degree [Ph. D] will be an added advantage;
• Have a minimum of Second-Class Lower Division degree or a minimum of lower credit in Higher National Diploma [HND] in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognized institution;
• Minimum of eighteen [18] years cognate experience in tertiary institutions, at least ten [10] years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution;
• Currently on the rank of Chief Librarian from the Polytechnic sector with not less than five [5] years' experience on the rank;
• Proficient in Information and Communication Technology [ICT] skills and packages; Demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in library policy formulation, good human relations and positive managerial attributes;
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies in Library recognised by the Federal Government;
• Provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as presentation of invited papers at educational/library conferences, seminars and workshops;
• A 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 Government Hospital];
• Proficient in Information and Communication Technology [ICT]; and
• Be not more than fifty-nine [59] years of age as at 13/05/2025.

Terms of Appointment and Condition 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 Federal Government.