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Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun(FUPRE), Delta State Vacancies for a Registrar, Bursar and Librarian
In keeping with the
provision of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1993 as
amended in 2003, 2007,2012 and in exercise of its powers contained
therein, the Governing Council wishes to commence the process of filling
the impending vacancy. Consequently, applications are hereby invited
from suitably qualified candidates for the positions below.
Interested
Candidates are requested to note the following information about the
University.
The University
The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun(FUPRE), Delta
State, Nigeria was established in March 2007 under a Federal Government
of Nigeria initiative to build a specialized University to produce
unique high level manpower and relevant expertise for the Oil &Gas
sector in Nigeria and worldwide.
FUPRE is the first of its kind in Africa and it is destined to be the
premier international institution- of-choice with the state-of-the-art
facilities to provide the petroleum and allied sectors, world class
education, training, research, consultancy and extension services.
Position: Registrar
The Position
The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University
and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day
administrative work of the University except as regards matters for
which the Bursar is responsible in accordance with Section 6(2) of the
Universities(Miscellaneous Provisions) Decree No. 11 (1993). The
Registrar is, by virtue of that office, also Secretary to Council,
Senate, Congregation and Convocation.
Qualification and Experience
- Candidates should be graduates with good honours Degree in relevant
discipline obtained from a recognized University and must have had not
less than fifteen (15) years post-qualification working experience,
including relevant administrative experience not below the rank of a
Deputy Registrar in a public University.
- Candidates must be Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
compliant and must command respect and be able to carry colleagues
along. Possession of a higher degree(s) will be an added advantage.
Salary and Conditions of Service
The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to
the post of Registrar of all Nigerian Federal Universities and as may
be determined from time to time by the Government/ Governing Council as
appropriate. In accordance with the Universities (Miscellaneous
Provisions) Act 2012, the successful candidate shall hold office for a
single term of five (5) years.
Fringe benefits include a pension in consonance with the Contributory
Pension Scheme and appropriate allowances as may be approved from time
to time by the Government/ University Council.
Position: Bursar
The Position
The Bursar is a Principal Officer and the Chief Finance Officer of
the University. He is responsible to the Vice- Chancellor for the
day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the
University.
For this key management position, the University seeks candidates
with vision, good managerial ability, integrity and transparency in
private and public life who should be able to provide the Management of
the University with appropriate advice and support for all of the
institution’s financial transactions. The right candidate should have
the ability to generate ideas that would boost internally generated
revenue.
Qualification:
Candidates must possess a good honours degree in Accountancy or a
related discipline from a recognized University as well as
professionally recognized accountancy qualifications i.e. ACA, ACCA,
ACMA, CNA, CPA from any of the following bodies:
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of England &Wales
- Institute of Cost and Management Accountants
- Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Association of National Accountants of Nigeria
While the possession of any relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
Applicants must also be computer literate and have a good working knowledge of accounting packages.
Experience
- Candidates are required to have at least 15 years
post-qualification, full-time, cognate experience, the last five years
of which must be in top management position, preferably at Deputy
Bursar’s level in a public University.
Salary and Conditions of Service
The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to
the post of Registrar of all Nigerian federal Universities and as may
be determined from time to time by the Government/ Governing Council as
appropriate. In accordance with the Universities (Miscellaneous
Provisions) Act 2012, the successful candidate shall hold office for a
single term of five (5) years.
Fringe benefits include a pension in consonance with the Contributory
Pension Scheme and appropriate allowances as may be approved from time
to time by the Government/ University Council.
Position: University Librarian
The Position
The University Librarian as a Principal Officer shall be in-charge of
the University Library and its constituent units. He shall be
responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the operations o f the
University’s library.
For this key management position, the University seeks candidates who
are innovative, versatile and proactive with vision, good managerial
ability, integrity and transparency in private and public life and who
should be able to provide the Management of the University with
appropriate advice and support for all of the institution’s library
transactions. The right candidate should have the ability to generate
ideas that would facilitate the development of the University’s library.
Qualification:
- Candidates must possess a good honours degree from a recognized
University as well as a Masters Degree in Library Science (MLS), with
adequate Research Publications. The possession of a Ph.D. will be an
added advantage. Applicants must also be computer literate.
Experience
- Candidates must have had at least fifteen (15) years of
post-qualification, full-time, cognate experience in a public
University, the last five years of which must be as a Deputy Librarian.
Salary and Conditions of Service
The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to
the post of Registrar of all Nigerian Federal Universities and as may
be determined from time to time by the Government/ Governing Council as
appropriate. In accordance with the Universities (Miscellaneous
Provisions) Act 2012, the successful candidate shall hold office for a
single term of five (5) years.
Fringe benefits include a pension in consonance with the Contributory
Pension Scheme and appropriate allowances as may be approved from time
to time by the Government/ University Council.
Method of Application
Applicants are required to submit thirty (30) copies of their
applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting among others,
the following:
Full Names, Place and Date of Birth, Permanent Home Address, Contact
Address, Cell Phone Number, email Address, Nationality, Marital Status,
Number and Names of Children (if any), Educational Institutions Attended
with Dates, Academic Qualifications with Dates, Professional
Qualifications, Employment Records, Statement of Experience,
Publications, Extra Curricular Activities, Names & Addresses of
Three Referees, etc.
Each applicant must have three (3) referees who should be requested
by the applicant to forward their referee’s Report under confidential
cover by courier service directly to the Ag. Vice- Chancellor.
All applications should be submitted by courier service under
confidential covers in sealed envelopes marked “Post of Registrar,
FUPRE” to reach the office of the Vice- Chancellor, Federal University
of Petroleum Resources, P.M.B. 1221, Effurun, Nigeria not later than 23
rd December 2014.
Only the applications of short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.
