Academic and Non-academic Staff Recruitment at Edo State College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

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The Edo State Colleges of Agriculture (Iguoriakhi) and Agricultural Technology (Agenebode) had by restructuring metamorphosed to one unique College of Agriculture and Natural Resources with expanded, widened and deepened scope of academic, training, research and integrated extension services. The new College has three schools, namely: School of Agricultural Technology and Engineering at Iguoriakhi which doubles as the main campus and administrative headquarters of the College; School of Aquaculture and Marine Technology being located at Agenebode and School of Forestry and Environmental Technology being located at Uromi.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant positions below:

 

 

 

Job Title: Laboratory Attendant I (CONTEDISS - 03)

Location: Edo
Department: Laboratories

Qualification

• Candidate must possess SSCE or Junior Secondary School Certificate or General Certificate in Education (Ordinary Level) obtained in three credits at one sitting or four credits at two sittings.

 

 

 

Job Title: Laboratory Technologist II (CONTEDISS - 07)

Location: Edo
Department: Laboratories

Qualification and Experience

• Candidate must possess the Associate Membership of the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technologists (ATMLT) of Nigeria, plus NYSC Certificate.

 

 

 

Job Title: Laboratory Technologist I (CONTEDISS - 08)

Location: Edo
Department: Laboratories

Qualification and Experience

• Candidate must possess the Associate Membership of the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technologists (ATMLT) of Nigeria with at least three (3) years cognate work experience or the Fellowship of the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Nigeria (FIMLT) plus at least two years post Fellowship professional experience

 

 

Job Title: Laboratory Attendant II (CONTEDISS - 02)

Location: Edo
Department: Laboratories

Qualification

• Candidate must possess the First School Leaving Certificate (FLSC) with at least three (3) years cognate experience.

 

 

 

Job Title: Laboratory Attendant III (CONTEDISS - 01)

Location: Edo
Department: Laboratories

Qualification

• Candidate must possess the First School leaving Certificate (FLSC)

 

 

 

Job Title: Lecturer III (CONPCASS 02)

Location: Edo
School: Agricultural Technology and Engineering (Iguoriakhi)
Department: General Studies

Job Description
We are in need of qualified Lecturer II in the following desired Disciplines:

• Computer Science
• Physical, Health and Citizenship Education
• Statistics.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least Master's Degree in relevant field from recognized institution with NYSC Certificate.

 

 

 

Job Title: Lecturer II (CONPCASS 03)

Location: Edo
School: Agricultural Technology and Engineering (Iguoriakhi)
Department: General Studies

Job Description
We are in need of qualified Lecturer II in the following desired Disciplines:

• Computer Science
• Physical, Health and Citizenship Education
• Statistics.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least a Master's Degree in relevant field with NYSC Certificate plus at least three (3) years teaching and evidence of publications in learned journals.
• Preferably, the candidate must possess a Ph.D. in relevant field from a recognized institution.

 

 

 

Job Title: Health Attendant (CONTEDISS - 01)

Location: Edo
Department: Clinic

Qualification

• Candidate must possess the First School Leaving Certificate.

 

 

Job Title: Lecturer I (CONPCASS 04)

Location: Edo
School: Agricultural Technology and Engineering (Iguoriakhi)
Department: General Studies

Job Description
We are in need of qualified Lecturer I in the following desired Disciplines:

• Computer Science
• Physical, Health and Citizenship Education
• Statistics.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Ph.D in the relevant field(s) from a recognized institution with at least three (3) years of teaching and research experience in an institution of higher learning.

 

 

Job Title: Health Assistant (CONTEDISS - 03)

Location: Edo
Department: Clinic

Qualification

• Candidate must possess SSCE or Junior Secondary School Certificate or General Certificate in Education (Ordinary Level) obtained in three credits at one sitting or four credits at two sittings;
• Has successfully completed the two-year training programme in the School of Health Technology or any other Health Institution of similar status and obtained the National Certificate for Health Assistant cadre.

 

 

Job Title: Senior Lecturer (CONPCASS 05)

Location: Edo
School: Agricultural Technology and Engineering (Iguoriakhi)
Department: Crop Production Technology

Job Description
We are in need of qualified Senior Lecturers in the following desired Disciplines:

• Crop Physiology, Genetics and Breeding
• Agronomy and Farm Management

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Ph.D. in related field with at least 6 years cognate experience or a Master's degree with at least 8 years teaching and research experience in an institution of higher learning.

 

 

Job Title: Senior Staff Nurse / Senior Staff Midwife (CONTEDISS - 08)

Location: Edo
Department: Clinic

Qualification and Experience

• Candidate must possess the Nigerian Registered Nurse (NRN) and Nigerian Registered Midwife (NRM) or equivalent qualification and must be duly registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN)
• With at least four (4) years post-qualification cognate experience.

 

 

Job Title: Chief Lecturer (CONPCASS 07)

Location: Edo
School: Agricultural Technology and Engineering (Iguoriakhi)
Department: Crop Production Technology

Job Description
We are in need of qualified Chief Lecturers in the following desired Disciplines:

• Crop Physiology, Genetics and Breeding
• Agronomy and Farm Management.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Ph.D. in relevant field (s) from a recognized institution with at least 12 years of teaching, basic and applied research and industrial work experience.

 

 

Job Title: Staff Nurse (CONTEDISS - 06)

Location: Edo
Department: Clinic

Qualification

• Candidate must possess the NRN and NRM or equivalent qualification and must be duly registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).

 

 

Job Title: Lecturer I (CONPCASS 04)

Location: Edo
School: Agricultural Technology and Engineering (Iguoriakhi)
Department: Crop Production Technology

Job Description
We are in need of qualified Lecturer I in the following desired Disciplines:

• Crop Physiology, Genetics and Breeding
• Agronomy and Farm Management.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Ph.D in the relevant field(s) from a recognized institution with at least three (3) years of teaching and research experience in an institution of higher learning.

 

 

Job Title: Lecturer II (CONPCASS 03)

Location: Edo
School: Agricultural Technology and Engineering (Iguoriakhi)
Department: Crop Production Technology

Job Description
We are in need of qualified Lecturer II in the following desired Disciplines:

• Crop Physiology, Genetics and Breeding
• Agronomy and Farm Management.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least a Master's Degree in relevant field with NYSC Certificate plus at least three (3) years teaching and evidence of publications in learned journals.
• Preferably, the candidate must possess a Ph.D. in relevant field from a recognized institution.

 

 

Job Title: Laboratory Technician / Medical Technician Recorder (CONTEDISS - 06)

Location: Edo
Department: Clinic

Qualification

• In addition to possessing the West African School Certificate / Senior Secondary School Certificate, candidate must have successfully completed a three years training in a recognized Institution and obtain the registration of the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology of Nigeria for Technician Cadre.

 

 

Job Title: Lecturer III (CONPCASS 02)

Location: Edo
School: Agricultural Technology and Engineering (Iguoriakhi)
Department: Crop Production Technology

Job Description
We are in need of qualified Lecturer III in the following desired Disciplines:

• Crop Physiology, Genetics and Breeding
• Agronomy and Farm Management.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least Master's Degree in relevant field from recognized institution with NYSC Certificate.

 

 

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician (CONTEDISS - 06)

Location: Edo
Department: Clinic

Qualification

• Candidate must have successfully completed three years training programme at the School of Health Technology and obtained the registration of the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology for Technician Cadre.

 

 

Job Title: Assistant Lecturer (CONPCASS 01)

Location: Edo
School: Agricultural Technology and Engineering (Iguoriakhi)
Department: Crop Production Technology

Job Description
We are in need of qualified Assistant Lecturers in the following desired Disciplines:

• Crop Physiology, Genetics and Breeding
• Agronomy and Farm Management.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a good honour degree not below Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent recognized qualification and NYSC Certificate.

 

 

Job Title: Higher Library Officer (CONTEDISS - 07)

Location: Edo
Department: School Library

Qualification and Experience

• Candidate must possess a good honours Degree in Library Studies from a recognised University plus 3 years cognate experience.

 

 

Job Title: Senior Lecturer (CONPCASS 05)

Location: Edo
School: Agricultural Technology and Engineering (Iguoriakhi)
Department: Agricultural Technology

Job Description
We are in need of qualified Senior Lecturers in the following desired Disciplines:

• Integrated Agricultural Practice
• Poultry, Ruminant, Non-Ruminant & Micro-livestock production.
• Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Breeding & Genetics
• Crop Processing Technology
• Animal Food Technology.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Ph.D. in related field with at least 6 years cognate experience or a Master's degree with at least 8 years teaching and research experience in an institution of higher learning.

 

 

Job Title: Assistant Library Officer (CONTEDISS - 05)

Location: Edo
Department: School Library

Qualification and Experience

• Candidate must possess a pass in first professional examination of the Library Association's Certificate in Library Studies obtained from a recognized institution plus at least 2 years post-qualification experience.

 

 

Job Title: Chief Lecturer (CONPCASS 07)

Location: Edo
School: Agricultural Technology and Engineering (Iguoriakhi)
Department: Agricultural Technology

Job Description
We are in need of qualified Chief Lecturers in the following desired Disciplines:

• Integrated Agricultural Practice
• Poultry, Ruminant, Non-Ruminant & Micro-livestock production.
• Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Breeding & Genetics
• Crop Processing Technology
• Animal Food Technology.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Ph.D. in relevant field (s) from a recognized institution with at least 12 years of teaching, basic and applied research and industrial work experience.

 

 

Job Title: Lecturer I (CONPCASS 04)

Location: Edo
School: Agricultural Technology and Engineering (Iguoriakhi)
Department: Agricultural Technology

Job Description
We are in need of qualified Lecturer I in the following desired Disciplines:

• Integrated Agricultural Practice
• Poultry, Ruminant, Non-Ruminant & Micro-livestock production.
• Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Breeding & Genetics
• Crop Processing Technology
• Animal Food Technology.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Ph.D in the relevant field (s) from a recognized institution with at least three (3) years of teaching and research experience in an institution of higher learning.

 

 

Job Title: Programmer / System Analyst II (CONTEDISS - 08)

Location: Edo
Department: ICT Centre / Programme

Qualification and Experience

• Candidate must possess a good honours Degree or HND in Computer Science or ICT related discipline from a recognized University or Polytechnic in addition to NYSC certificate.

 

 

Job Title: Lecturer II (CONPCASS 03)

Location: Edo
School: Agricultural Technology and Engineering (Iguoriakhi)
Department: Agricultural Technology

Job Description
We are in need of qualified Lecturer II in the following desired Disciplines:

• Integrated Agricultural Practice
• Poultry, Ruminant, Non-Ruminant & Micro-livestock production.
• Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Breeding & Genetics
• Crop Processing Technology
• Animal Food Technology.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least a Master's Degree in relevant field with NYSC Certificate plus at least three (3) years teaching and evidence of publications in learned journals.
• Preferably, the candidate must possess a Ph.D. in relevant field from a recognized institution.

 

 

Job Title: Lecturer III (CONPCASS 02)

Location: Edo
School: Agricultural Technology and Engineering (Iguoriakhi)
Department: Agricultural Technology

Job Description
We are in need of qualified Lecturer III in the following desired Disciplines:

• Integrated Agricultural Practice
• Poultry, Ruminant, Non-Ruminant & Micro-livestock production.
• Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Breeding & Genetics
• Crop Processing Technology
• Animal Food Technology.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least Master's Degree in relevant field from recognized institution with NYSC Certificate.

 

 

Job Title: Senior Data Processing Officer (CONTEDISS - 08)

Location: Edo
Department: ICT Centre / Programme

Qualification and Experience

• Candidate must possess a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Data Processing or Computer Studies from a recognized Institution, plus at least six years post-qualification cognate experience.

 

 

Job Title: Assistant Lecturer (CONPCASS 01)

Location: Edo
School: Agricultural Technology and Engineering (Iguoriakhi)
Department: Agricultural Technology

Job Description
We are in need of qualified Assistant Lecturer in the following desired Disciplines:

• Integrated Agricultural Practice
• Poultry, Ruminant, Non-Ruminant & Micro-livestock production.
• Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Breeding & Genetics
• Crop Processing Technology
• Animal Food Technology.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a good honour degree not below Second Class (Upper Division) or equivalent recognized qualification and NYSC Certificate.

 

 

Job Title: Chief Lecturer (CONPCASS 07)

Location: Edo
School: Agricultural Technology and Engineering (Iguoriakhi)
Department:  Agricultural Engineering

Job Description
We are in need of qualified Chief Lecturers in the following desired Disciplines:

• Farm Power and Equipment Engineering
• Agricultural Structures and Processing Engineering
• Irrigation & Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
• Dairy Engineering.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Ph.D. in relevant field (s) from a recognized institution with at least 12 years of teaching, basic and applied research and industrial work experience.

 

 

Job Title: Senior Lecturer (CONPCASS 05)

Location: Edo
School: Agricultural Technology and Engineering (Iguoriakhi)
Department: Agricultural Engineering

Job Description
We are in need of qualified Senior Lecturers in the following desired Disciplines:

• Farm Power and Equipment Engineering
• Agricultural Structures and Processing Engineering
• Irrigation & Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
• Dairy Engineering.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Ph.D. in related field with at least 6 years cognate experience or a Master's degree with at least 8 years teaching and research experience in an institution of higher learning.

 

 

Job Title: Senior Lecturer (CONPCASS 05)

Location: Edo
School: Agricultural Technology and Engineering (Iguoriakhi)
Department: Extension and Management

Job Description
We are in need of qualified Senior Lecturers in the following desired Disciplines:

• Agricultural Economics
• Agribusiness
• Rural Development
• Sociology
• Agricultural Extension
• Educational Technology.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Ph.D. in related field with at least 6 years cognate experience or a Master's degree with at least 8 years teaching and research experience in an institution of higher learning.

 

 

Job Title: Chief Lecturer (CONPCASS 07)

Location: Edo
School: Agricultural Technology and Engineering (Iguoriakhi)
Department: Extension and Management

Job Description
We are in need of qualified Chief Lecturers in the following desired Disciplines:

• Agricultural Economics
• Agribusiness
• Rural Development
• Sociology
• Agricultural Extension
• Educational Technology.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Ph.D. in relevant field (s) from a recognized institution with at least 12 years of teaching, basic and applied research and industrial work experience.

 

 

Job Title: Librarian

Location: Edo

Job Descriptions

• The college Librarian is a Principal Officer of the college and is responsible to the Provost for the day to day administration, coordination and control of the Library of the institution.
• He frames the overall Library policy, Liaises with the various departments in the College and prepares library budgets.
• He is responsible for establishing policy of library exchange and performs others duty that may be assigned by the Provost.

Qualifications and Qualities

• Applicants must possess a Doctorate degree in Library and Information Science with at least ten (10) years cognate experience in an institution of higher learning, or a Master's degree in Library and Information Science, with a minimum of fifteen (15) years cognate experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science in addition to a minimum of eighteen (18) years cognate experience in an institution of Higher Learning.
• Must have attended the rank of chief Librarian or Deputy Librarian for a period of at list five (5) years or two (2) years respectively
• Must not be more than 55 years of age at the point of assumption of duty.
• Must be morally sound and of impeccable character.
• Must enjoy excellent physical and mental health, evidenced by Government Medical Officer’s report
• Must show evidence of membership of relevant library professional bodies and registration with the Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN)
• Must be proficient in Digital and Automated Library Systems and contemporary application deployment as well as web Literacy and Digital Information Management Proficiency.

Terms of Appointment / Condition of Service

• The appointment for the position is for one single non-renewable term of five (5) years.
• The salary and other benefits of the Librarian is approved from time to time by the Edo State Govemment.

 

 

 

Job Title: Senior Library Officer (CONTEDISS - 08)

Location: Edo
Department: School Library

Qualification and Experience

• Candidate must possess a good honours Degree in Library Studies from a recognised University plus 6 years cognate experience.

 

 

 

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Edo

Job Description

• The Bursar shall be the Chief Financial Officer of the College and shall be responsible to the Provost for the day’to-day financial administration and control of the financial affairs of the College.

The Person

• The Candidate for the post shall be visionary, a person of high integrity and moral character with excellent interpersonal relations.
• He/she must be able to instill confidence in others and command the loyalty and respect of people.
• He/she must fully understand the complexity of a Tertiary Institution system and must be able to effectively utilize its human resources to attain a world class financial system.
• He/she must enjoy good physical and mental health and must be ICT compliant. In addition, he/she must be able to provide good professional leadership and on-the job proficiency training to the Bursary staff.

Qualifications and Qualities
Applicants Must:

• Possess a good honours degree (at least Second Class Lower Division) preferably in Accounting, Economics, Financial Management or any other related field or related subjects from recognized tertiary institutions;
• Possess professionally recognized accountancy qualifications, e.g. ICAN, ACMA, ACA, ANAN, CPA, ACCA, CNA. Possession of a higher degree will be an added advantage;
• The candidate should have at least fifteen (15) years post-honours degree and ten (10) years post-professional qualification experience. In addition, the candidate must be holding the position of Deputy Bursar in a University or equivalent in a comparable institution, with at least five (5) years in the post;
• Be computer literate and must be conversant with accounting and auditing software,
• Be free from financial embarrassment and enjoy good physical and mental health, and
• Be below the age of 55 years at the point of assumption of duty.

Terms of Appointment / Condition of Service

• The appointment for the position is for one single non-renewable term of five (5) years.
• The salary and other benefits of the Bursar is approved from time to time by the Edo State Govemment.

 

 

 

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Edo

Job Descriptions

• The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the College and is directly responsible to the Provost for the day-to-day administration of the college.
• By virtue of the office, he is the Secretary to the Council, College Academic Board, Congregation, Convocation and their Committees.

Qualifications and Qualities

• The candidate for the post of Registrar must possess a doctorate degree in Arts, Humanities, Management or related discipline with at least 12 years cognate experience or a Master's degree in relevant disciplines with a minimum of fifteen (15) years cognate experience or a Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) from recognized Universities and at least eighteen (18) years cognate experience in the Tertiary Institution Administration,
• Due consideration will also be given to candidates with international exposure and experience.
• The candidate should not be below the rank of a Deputy Registrar (CONTEDISS 14) of a minimum of five (5) years standing or Higher Grade in a reputable Tertiary Institution will be an added advantage.
• The candidate must also have the ability to cope with the dynamics of a Tertiary Institution Administration in the post-COVID-19 era.

Terms of Appointment / Condition of Service

• The appointment for the position is for one single non-renewable term of five (5) years.
• The salary and other benefits of the Registrar is approved from time to time by the Edo State Govemment.

 

 

 

Job Title: Provost

Location: Edo

Job Description

• The Provost is the Chief Executive, Academic and accounting officer of the college and has power to exercise authority and control over both staff and students.
• He is also responsible for overall discipline in the college, subject to general control of the governing council.
• The candidate for this position must be credible, exhibit high level management dexterity and leadership experience, in addition to having a demonstrable passion for academic endeavors.

Qualifications and Qualities
The candidate for the post is expected to posses the following qualifications and qualities:

• Must hold a Ph.D degree from a recognized University in any of the courses offered in the College, in addition to a good honours degree with minimum of second class (lower Division) or its equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Must be Chief Lecturer of at least seven (7) years on the rank in the Polytechnic / Monotechnic sector, with a minimum of eighteen (18) years teaching experience.
• Must not be more than fifty five (55) years of age as at the date of assumption of duty.
• Must have demonstrable evidence of academic buoyancy and administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in policy formulation and sound human evaluation.
• Must provide evidence of membership of relevant and reputable professional National and International bodies.
• Must provide evidence of scholarly publication in reputable journals as well as presentation of invited papers at educational conferences, seminars and workshops.
• Must be able to attract research grant and development facilities to the college.
• Must be able to collaborate with relevant agencies and bodies for the overall development of the college.
• Must be able to harmonize all stakeholders’ views and contributions in the best interest of the college.
• Must be a person with initiative and vision capable of accelerated pace of development of the college, even in the face of financial and challenging circumstances.
• Must be a fair-minded, morally sound and dynamic individual with an impeccable reputation, free from financial embarrassment
• Must -enjoy sound physical and mental health (attested to by Government Medical Officer),
• Must be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Terms of Appointment / Condition of Service

• The appointment for the position is for one single non-renewable term of five (5) years.
• The salary for the provost is consolidated and the successful candidate (or appointee) shall enjoy other benefits of the office as may be approved from time to time by Edo State Government.

 

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should attach to their Application thirty (30) type-written copies of their Curriculum Vitae, giving the details in the following order:

• Full names (Surname first and underlined).
• Date and Place of Birth.
• State of Origin and Local Government Area.
• Nationality and how acquired.
• Marital Status.
• Number and ages of children.
• Current Postal Address including telephone number and e-mail.
• Educational institutions attended with dates.
• Academic and Professional qualifications with dates.
• Membership of Professional Bodies / Associations.
• Honours and Distinctions, if any.
• Academic / Scholarly publications.
• Conferences attended and papers presented with dates.
• Previous Employer (s) and post (s) held with dates.
• Present Employment to include status, salary, duties and any other relevant experience.
• Thirty (30) copies of Statement of own vision (not more than 1,000 words) for the College (for Principal Officers only).
• Other activities outside current employment
• Names and address of three (3) referees (preferable employer, educational and personal) who are to forward their reports under confidential cover by courier, to "The Permanent Secretary", via the address below.

All Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope, by courier, and marked "Application for the Position applied" at the top left-hand corner to:
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources,
Central Road, G.R.A,
P.M.B 106, Benin City,
Edo State, Nigeria.

Note: Only Shortlisted candidate will be communicated.

 

Application Deadline  10th May, 2021.

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