Jobs at University of Port Harcourt

Qualification and Experience
The right candidate for the position must possess:

• A good honors Degree in Engineering from a recognized university and must be registered with the Council of Engineers of Nigeria (COREN)
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years post qualification cognate experience, most of which preferably, should be in engineering services relevant to a university Works Department.
• A good and practical knowledge of computer application.
• A verifiable track record of competence, responsiveness, demonstrable integrity and transparency, ability to work in a team and be able to function with minimum supervision.

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.

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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.

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Duties

• The Bursar is a Principal Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the University, responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the University.

Qualifications
A candidate must possess the following qualifications:

• Candidates should possess a University Degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognized university.
• Any of the Professional Accounting qualification of ACA, ACCA, ACMA,ICAN,ANAN, CNA (Fellowship is an added advantage).
• NYSC Discharge or Exemption/Exclusion Certificate
• At least, 10 years post-qualification cognate experience, preferably in a university system.
• Must have been a Director in the university system or any reputable organization.
• Any applicant with less than five (5) years from retirement will not be considered.
• Age Limit: He/she must not be more than sixty (60) years on the date of Assumption of Duty as a Bursar.

Condition of Service

• The Conditions of Service are as applicable to the post of a Bursar of all Nigerian Federal Universities and as may be approved from time to time by the University's Governing Council.

Tenure

• The appointment shall be for a tenure of five (5) years with effect from the date of appointment.