Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State recruitment for experienced Bursars and Librarians
The Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, one of the twelve newly
established Federal Universities in Nigeria, hereby invites applications
from suitably qualified candidates to fill the under-listed vacant
Position:
Job Title: University Librarian
Location: Bayelsa
The Position
- The University Librarian is a Principal Officer and head of the
University's Library, and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor
for the overall administration of the University Library, its branches
and extension and for providing services for the entire University
community.
The Person
Candidate for the post shall be visionary and have the ability to
provide good leadership; possess personal integrity and demonstrate
transparency in private and public life and be able to earn the respect
and loyalty of staff of the University.
Qualifications
Candidate for this post shall:
- Be professionally qualified and be a practicing Librarian;
- Possess a good honours degree and a PhD in Library and
Information Science or any other discipline including Computer Science,
Statistics, Educational Administration/Planning, Logic, etc, from a
recognized University, with at leas fifteen (15) years relevant
experience, preferably in a University or other institutions of higher
learning;
- Have published papers in professionally refereed journals to
merit professorial status, as well as possess proven records of sound
administrative leadership;
- Be a registered and current member of the Library Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN);
- Be computer literate and proficient in relevant computer applications.
Job Title: Bursar
Location: Bayelsa
The Position
- The Bursar is a Principal Officer and the
Chief Financial Officer of the University responsible for the
Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration and control of the
financial affairs of the University.
- By virtue of this position, the Bursar should be able to
co-ordinate the preparation of the annual budget as well as the periodic
income and expenditure, balance sheet and cash flow estimates of the
University.
- The holder of the office shall ensure that accurate records are
maintained of all assets and liabilities held by the University and be
able to monitor monthly income and expenditure and balance sheet
variances against the budgets among other schedules.
- The Bursar should ensure the accurate and timely preparation of
the, University financial statements and management accounts for
internal and external audit.
- This Officer is expected to provide the University Management
with appropriate advice on all the Institutions financial transactions.
The Person
Candidate for the post shall be visionary and have the ability to
provide good leadership; possess personal integrity and demonstrate
transparency in private and public life; and be able to command the
respect and loyalty of staff of the University.
Qualifications
Candidate for this post shall:
- Possess a good honours degree or equivalent in Accounting from a
recognized institution, possession of higher degree(s) is an advantage;
- Must be a qualified and current member of any professional body such as ICAN, ACCA, ANAN;
- Must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years cognate experience,
ten years of which must be unbroken service in the University system;
- Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of relevant accounting packages.
Remuneration
The salary and conditions of service for the Bursar shall be obtainable in the Federal Universities in Nigeria.
Method of Application
Candidates for this position is required to submit fifteen (15) copies
of their applications and curriculum vitae and photocopies of their
credentials.
The curriculum vitae should highlight the following:
- Full Name (Surname first in capital letters)
- Place and Date of Birth
- Marital Status
- Number and Ages of Children
- E-mail and Telephone phone numbers
- Postal Address
- Permanent Home Address
- Nationality
- State of Origin and LGA
- Schools attended and qualifications obtained with dates
- Positions held with dates
- Proof of current membership of Professional Bodies
- Names and Addresses of 3 Referees
Application should be submitted under confidential cover in sealed
envelope with position applied for boldly marked at the top left hand
corner to:
The Registrar,
Federal University Otuoke,
PMB 126,
Yenagoe,
Bayelsa State.
Applicants are expected to request their referees to forward their recommendations under confidential cover to the Registrar.
Application Deadline 13th March, 2015