Job Openings 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.

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Description 

• 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, heads the Bursary Department, and is the custodian of the Polytechnic finances.

Qualifications and Experience
The candidate for the position 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 18 years post-qualification cognate experience for first degree and HND holders or a Master's degree in a 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.
• Registered with ICAN or ANAN.
• Currently on the rank one level below the Bursar (i.e., Chief Accountant, Deputy Bursar, or Director of Audit, 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 accounting packages.
• Must not be more than 59 years of age at the time of this advertisement.
• Demonstrate evidence of strong financial administrative leadership, initiative, and creativity in financial policy formulation, good human relations, and positive managerial attributes.
• Knowledgeable in the Financial Rules and Regulations of the Polytechnic system.
• Provide evidence of membership in professional body/bodies.
• Must not 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).

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.

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Description 

• The Polytechnic Librarian is the Chief Library Officer and is responsible to the Rector for the administration of the Polytechnic Library and the coordination of library services in the teaching units.
• 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 also 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; possession of a doctorate (PhD) is an added advantage.
• Minimum second class lower division degree or Lower Credit in HND in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of eighteen (18) years cognate experience in tertiary institutions, with at least ten (10) years 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 in that rank.
• Evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership, initiative, and creativity in library policy formulation, good human relations, and positive managerial attributes.
• Evidence of membership in professional body/bodies recognized by the government.
• Evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals and presentations 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 a government hospital).
• Proficient in ICT skills and accounting packages.
• Must not be more than fifty-nine (59) years old at the time of this advertisement.

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.