FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, ILE OLUJI, ONDO STATE,NIGERIA.

VACANCIES FOR THE POSITIONS OF BURSAR AND POLYTECHNIC LIBRARIAN.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the posts of the BURSAR and POLYTECHNIC LIBRARIAN of Federal Polytechnic Ile-Oluji which will become vacant on 31st day of March, 2025

PREAMBLE

Federal Polytechnic, ILE- OLUJI is one of the four Polytechnics established by the Federal Government in 2014 and commenced physical operations on 1st April 2015. As a fast growing Institution, it runs Twelve (12) National Diploma (ND) Programmes and Five (5) Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes. The Polytechnic currently operates on Two (2) campuses including the Permanent site along Ipetu-Ijesha Express way and is striving to uphold its founding principles in line with its visions which is “to be a prime manpower provider in the field of Technology, innovation and Management for National Development”.

Federal Polytechnic, Ile Oluji is governed in accordance with the Federal Polytechnic Act (CAP F17) Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 as amended in the Federal Polytechnics Act (Amendment) 2019. The Polytechnic has a staff strength of (328) and the student population is (3,436).

 

1.   THE BURSAR

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 AND EXPERIENCE

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

  1. 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;
  2. 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;
  3. Registration with ICAN or ANAN
  4. Currently on the rank one level below the Bursar (i.e. Chief Accountant or Deputy Bursar or Deputy Director, Audit as the case may be) for a period NOT less than five [5] years in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution;
  5. Proficient in Information and Communication Technology [ICT] skills and accounting packages;
  6. Not more than fifty-nine [59] years of age as at 31/03/2025; Demonstrate evidence of strong financial and administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in financial policy formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attributes;
  7. Knowledgeable in the Financial Rules and Regulations of the Polytechnic system;
  8. Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies;
  9. Person who is not likely to pursue racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest;
  10. Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment; andPhysically and mentally fit [with evidence from a 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

2.   THE POLYTECHNIC LIBRARIAN

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 endeavors and must also be credible.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND QUALITIES

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

  1. 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;
  2. 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 andinformation Science from a recognized institution; 
  3.  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; 
  4.  Currently on the rank of a Chief Librarian from the Polytechnic sector with not less than Five [5] years ‘experience on the rank;
  5. Demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in library policy formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attributes;
  6. Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies in Library recognized by Federal Government;
  7. Provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as presentation of invited papers at educational/library conferences, seminars and workshops;
  8. Person who is not likely to pursue racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest;
  9. Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment;
  10. Physically and mentally fit |with evidence from a Government hospital); andProficient in Information & Communication Technology [ICT].
  11.     Not more than fifty-nine [59] years of age as at 31/03/2025;

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.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Applicants are required to submit typed written copies of their application letter, curriculum vitae and attach photocopies of all relevant documents to their applications [twenty [20] copies],giving the details in the following order:

  1. Full Names [Surname first and underlined]
  2. Date and place of birth
  3. State of Origin and Local Government Area
  4. Nationality and how acquired
  5. Marital status
  6. Current Postal Address including telephone number and email address
  7. Educational Institutions attended with dates
  8. Academic and Professional qualifications obtained with dates
  9. Membership of Professional Bodies/Association
  10.  Honours and Distinctions [if any]
  11. Academic/Scholarly publications
  12. Conferences attended and papers presented with dates
  13. Previous Employer[s] and Post[s] held with dates
  14.  Present Employment to include status, duties and any other relevant experience
  15. Statement of own vision for the Polytechnic [20 copies]
  16. Other activities outside current employment
  17.  Names and addresses of three [3] Referees [Employer, Educational and Personal] who are to forward confidential Reports directly to the Registrar, Federal Polytechnic Ile-Oluji. Such referees should be able to attest to the candidate’s claim to high academic and managerial capabilities as well as to the candidate’s notable uprightness.

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


  1. Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for interview. Photocopies will not be accepted.
  2. Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked ‘APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF BURSAR/POLYTECHNIC LIBRARIAN’ at the top left hand corner addressed to:
THE REGISTRAR 

Federal Polytechnic Ile-Oluji, P. M. B. 727 

Ile-Oluji, Ondo State. 

CLOSING DATE

Applications are to reach the office of the Registrar not later than six [6] weeks, [11/11/2024] from the date of this publication.

Please, note that late application will not be entertained and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  SIGNED

 Gabriel Adeyemi Awe

Registrar and Secretary to Council

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