National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) recruitment for PHD Holders, February 2012

LATEST/CURRENT JOB VACANCY AT NATIONAL AGENCY FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INFRASTRUCTURAL, ABUJA
(A Pararstal of the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology)


Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified Nigerians to fill the position of Director-General/Chef Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science
and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Abuja that will soon be vacant.

Job Title: Director-General/Chef Executive Officer
Qualifications
The candidate must possess a Ph.D degree or its equivalent

Vacancy  Experience
Must possess at least twenty (20) years of post graduation cognate experience. The degree and experience must be in the field of Engineering and Applied Sciences (Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials, Electrical/Electronics, Chemical, Engineering Physics, Industrial Chemistry, Energy Studies,Production, Agricultural, Industrial and Nanotechnology).
COREN Registration and Membership of Engineering Professional Bodies or their equivalents shall be an added advantage.
In all cases, he or she must show evidence of capacity for high academic and professional work and ability to initiate relevant research, development and innovation of
practical importance.
  In addition, the candidates must show evidence of good number of Technical Publications in reputable journals and published conferences/seminar papers

Age
Candidates must not be below 45 years of age

Duties and Responsibilities
The Director-General/Chief Executive Officer will be responsible to the Governing Board of the Agency and will perform the following duties for all attainment of th
goals and objectives of the Agency:
i) Day to day management of the Agency
ii) Provision of the leadership role in research and development in emerging technologies, such as Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) to foster the evolution of a viable Engineering infrastructure system
iii) Encourage commercialization of the research finding
iv) Ensure effective transfer of developed technology to private and public sector for effective utilization and national development
v) Liaise with National and International Organizations, including institutions in the area of Research and Development
vi) Any other duties that may be assigned to him or her from time to time by the Governing Board of the Agency or the Honourable Minister

Conditions of Service
The Conditions of Service are the same as those applicable to similar positions in Federal Government Research Institutes/Agencies, Colleges of Agriculture and Allied Institutions in Nigeria.

How to apply
Eligible candidates (internal and external) are to apply by forwarding their hand written or typed applications with fifteen (15) copies of their up-to-date/current CV to include:
i) Present emolument, personal data, contact address with telephone numbers, etc
ii) Educational/professional qualifications with dates
iii) Candidates already in the service of any government of the Federation are to forward their applications through their present Heads of Department, Names of three (3) referees, one of whom should their present Head of Department or supervising Agency or Ministry.
iv) Academic distributions/special awards
v) List of Publications and Original Designs
vi) Photocopies of relevant credentials and any other relevant information deemed fit
vii) Relevant job experience

 Further Information On The Agency Can B Found at www.naseni.org
All applications should be received within or not later than six (6) weeks from the date of this publication and addressed to:
The Honourable Minister,
Federal Mininstry of Science and Technology,
New Federal Government Secretariat,
Phase II, Block D, Fourth Floor,
Opposite Eagle Square,
Maitama District,
Abuja

 Interview
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to be interviewed.

Signed
Permanent Secretary
Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Agency