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Nigeria French Language Village Job Vacancies, February 2015
Nigeria French Language Village - Applications are hereby invited from
suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position at the Nigeria
French Language Village, Badagry, Lagos State.
The Nigeria French
Language Village is an inter-University Centre for French Studies,
established by the Federal Government of Nigeria to cater primarily for
the Language Immersion Programme of undergraduates of French in Nigerian
tertiary institutions. It is an autonomous institution under the ambit
of the National Universities Commission (NUC).
We are recruiting to fill the below position:
Job Title: Registrar
Location: Lagos
Duties
- The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Village.
- He is responsible to the Director/CEO for the day-to-day
administration of the Institution, except for financial matters which
fall within the purview of the Bursar.
- By virtue of the position, the Registrar is the statutory
Secretary to Council, the Academic Board and the Congregation of the
Institution.
Qualifications
- The candidate must be a graduate of French from a recognized University, with good honours degree (at least 2:2).
- A Master's degree in relevant discipline will be an added advantage.
- Candidate must have spent a minimum of Four (4) years in a
university or higher institution of similar status, as Deputy Registrar.
- Membership of recognised Professional bodies is mandatory.
- Candidate should also be ICT compliant.
- Any one below the rank of Deputy Registrar need not apply.
Requirements
Qualities of the Candidate:
- The ideal candidate must be a person of impeccable integrity
with the ability to command the respect and trust of both staff and
students.
- He must possess drive, initiative and foresight, and must
understand the intricacies and complexities of the 21st century higher
educational administration.
- The candidate must, in addition, be capable of articulating the
vision of the French Village generally and be able to drive a vibrant
Registrar.
- The candidate must be of pleasant disposition with sound leadership qualities, and must be of good physical and mental health.
Salary and Condition of Service
- The remuneration and other Conditions of Service are as
applicable to the post of Registrar in Federal Universities. As
stipulated by the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment Act
2012.
- The Registrar shall hold office for a Single Term of Five(5)
years only. Notwithstanding this provision, Council may, upon
satisfactory performance, extend the tenure of the Registrar for a
further period of One (1) year only, and he shall thereafter relinquish
the post and be assigned to other duties in the institution, if he has
not attained the retirement age.
- The Registrar enjoys appropriate allowances obtainable in
Federal Universities and as may be approved from time to time by the
Federal Government and Council of the French Village.
Job Title: Lecturer II
Location: Lagos
Requirement/Qualifications
- Candidates must have a Ph.D in French Linguistics in Grammar, Phonetics, Translation and Communication.
- Plus or Masters Degree in same field with a minimum of 3 years teaching experience.
- Evidence of registration into the Ph.D programm.
Remuneration
CONNUASS 03 (NS97501-N1074314)
Condition of Service
The salary and conditions of service for the lecturer shall be in
accordance with what obtains in the Nigerian University system and in
the inter-university centers in particular.
Method of Application
Applicants are required to submit Ten (10) copies each of their
applications, credentials and detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting,
among others, the following:
- Name in Full
- Place and Date of Birth
- Home Address
- Present Postal Address and Phone No.
- Nationality at Birth
- Present Nationality
- State of Origin
- Marital Status
- Number and Ages of Children
- Academic and Professional Qualifications (including distinctions with dates). Photocopies of certificates are to be enclosed.
- Working experience (up to the present status, grade and salary; photocopy of last pay slips should be attached,
- Proposed date of availability for duty, if appointed.
- Extra-Curricula Activities
- Referees (3). Candidates are to request their referees to send their references on them to the Director/Chief Executive Officer.
The candidate shall in addition, submit a statement on his her
Vision-Mission for the Registry, which should not be more than (2)
pages. On the left hand corner of the envelope should be marked, the
"POST OF REGISTRAR".
Applications with supporting documents are to be sent by registered post or handed directly to:
Director/Chief Executive Officer,
The Nigeria French Language Village,
P.M.B. 1011,
Ajara-Badagry,
Lagos State.
Application Deadline 7th April, 2015.