National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) Experienced Job Positions

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The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) wishes to employ dynamic, focused and result-oriented professionals to fill the following vacancies in three (3) of its Development Institutes:



MANAGING DIRECTOR  ELECTRONICS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE. Awka. (CONRAISS 15)
Job Description:
The Electronics Development Institute, Awka has the mandate to develop technologies required by the electronics materials and equipment industries, and in particular, to undertake research, development and production work into the following:
(a)        System for the production of electronics components, electronics circuits, solar cells etc;
(b)        Design and production of system of electronics equipment and devices, measuring and control instruments, communication equipment, computers, consumer electronics, etc.
(c)        Establish and operate an electronic equipment and components test laboratory;
(d)       Design, develop and produce manufacturing system for electronic components and assembled products;
(e)        Transfer electronic products manufacturing plants to private sector industries and render consultancy and extension services to such and other industries;
(g)        Establish and operate an in-house training school for graduates, and accept, on its terms, graduate and other trainees for practical work attachment in its work;
(h)        Collaborate with relevant Government Ministries and Agencies in the design of its research and development programmes and projects; and
(i)         Collaborate with tertiary institutions, Government Agencies, Corporate bodies,
International Organizations in the execution of its projects and programmes.
The Institute currently manufactures a variety of products serving the needs of Educational Institutions and private sector SMEs. The mandate of the Institutes include reverse-engineering and computer technology and the Development and Production of Electrical and Electronics Materials and assemblies including their production systems and transfer of same to private sector satellite industries. The mission of the Institute is to develop into a centre of excellence in professional electrical and electronics that is competitive in the global market through reverse-engineering, technology transfer and innovation to the relevant SMEs.
The successful candidate for the post of Managing Director of the Institute must be able to:

• Surpass the current high level of output from the Institute.
• He/she will be responsible for the day-to day operations of the Institute.
• He/she manages the resources of the Institute for the purpose of meeting product and profit targets.
• He/she prepares proposals for long-term plans as well as the capital and recurrent budgets of the Institute.
• He/she reports directly to the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI).

Qualifications:
Candidate must possess relevant University degrees or their equivalents up to Ph.D in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, COREN registration and membership of engineering professional bodies are mandatory.
Experience:

• At least 15 years post qualification experience (including machine design and machine building), project and process development, teaching, research and industry.
• Sound knowledge of machine shop practice at precision engineering level will be an advantage as well as automation aids for manufacturing operations.
• In addition, very reasonable knowledge of production management and control will be required together with maintenance management experience.
• Besides, candidates must have demonstrable leadership qualities and show interest in continuous development and training of staff especially in the areas of science and technology including Nanotechnology, CNC and CAD/CAM.
• The job will also require the capacity to liaise with the private sector and research and technology organizations locally and overseas.

MANAGING DIRECTOR. SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (SEDD). Minna.    (CONRAISS I5)
Job Description:
Scientific Equipment Development Institute (SEDI), Minna, is one of the oldest Development Institute in the NASENI system. It was established with the mandate to develop the technologies required by scientific equipment manufacturing industries; and also research and develop systems for the mass production of industrial machines and other capital goods as follows:
(a)        School science Laboratory apparatus for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Technical Drawing, Introductory Technology, Social Studies, etc.;
(b)        Scientific equipment for Research, Industry and tertiary Institutions;
(c)        Measuring and Control Instrument for electrical, electronics, mechanical workshop, artisan, etc., for industries and utility equipment;
(d)       Instrument for Land surveying, Geophysical investigations, Meteorological observations etc.;
(e)        Medical equipment and diagnostic instruments;
(f)        Establish and operate the appropriate test and standard laboratories and quality control section;
(g)        Establish and operate a training school for graduates, and accept on its own terms, trainees for practical work experience in its work;
(h)        Collaborate with higher institutions, Government Agencies, Corporate bodies, International Organizations in the execution of its projects and programmes.
Currently, available facilities at the Institute include machine shop, wood workshop, foundry workshop, glass blowing workshop, plastic workshop, ceramic workshop, electro-plating workshop, CNC machine workshop, etc. The Institute currently manufactures a variety of products serving the needs of educational institutions and private sector SMEs.
The successful candidate for the position of the Managing Director of the Institute must be:

• Able to surpass the current high level of output from the Institute.
• He/she will be responsible for all the operations of the Institute.
• He/she reports directly to the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Agency.
• He/she is accountable for the day-to-day running of the Institute and manages the resources of the Institute for the purpose of meeting product and profit targets.
• He prepares proposals for long and medium plans as well as the capital and recurrent budgets of the Institute.

Qualification:

• Candidates must possess relevant University Degrees or their equivalents up to Ph.D. in the fields of Mechanical/Production Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Glass Ceramic Technology.
• COREN registration and membership of Engineering Professional bodies are mandatory.

Experience:

• At least 15 years post qualification experience in the fields of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Production Engineering, Metallurgy and Foundry Technology, Glass and Ceramic Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Advance Manufacturing Technology (including machine design and machine building), project and process development, teaching, research and industry.
• Sound knowledge of machine shop practice at precision engineering level will be an advantage as well as automation aids for manufacturing operations.
• In addition, very reasonable knowledge of production management and control will be expected.
• Candidate must have demonstrable leadership qualities and show interest in continuous development and training in New and emerging technologies including Nano Technology.
• The job will also require the capability to liaise with private sector and other research and technological organizations locally and overseas.

DIRECTOR. SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE  (SEDI). Enugu. (CONRAISS 15)
Job Description:
Scientific Equipment Development Institute (SEDI), Enugu, is the oldest Development Institute in the NASENI system. It was established with the mandate to develop the technologies required by scientific equipment manufacturing industries; and also research and develop systems for the mass production of industrial machines and other capital goods as follows:
(a)        School science Laboratory apparatus for physics, Chemistry, biology, Technical drawing, introductory technology, Social Studies etc.;
(b)        Scientific equipment for research, Industry and higher Institutions;
(c)        Measuring and control Instrument for electrical, electronic, mechanical workshop, artisanal etc., for industries and utility equipment;
(d)       Instrument for Land surveying, geophysical investigations, meteorological observations etc.
(e)        Medical equipment and diagnostic instruments;
(f)        Establish and operate the appropriate test laboratories and quality control section;
(g)        Establish and operate a training school for graduates, and accept on its own terms, trainees for practical work experience in its work; and
(h)        Collaborate with higher institutions, Government
Agencies, Corporate bodies, international Organizations in the execution of its projects and programmes.
Currently, facilities available at the Institute include machine shop, plastic workshop, ceramic workshop, electro-plating workshop, CNC machine workshop etc. The Institute currently manufactures a variety of products serving the needs of educational institution and private sector SMEs
The successful candidate for the position of the Managing Director of the Institute must be:

• Able to surpass the current high level of output from the Institute.
• He/she will be responsible for all the operations of the Institute.
• He/she reports directly to the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Agency.
• He/she is accountable for the day-to-day running of the Institute and manages the resources of the Institute for the purpose of meeting product and profit targets.
• He/she prepares proposals for long and medium plans as well as the capital and recurrent budgets of the Institute.

Qualification:

• Candidates must possess relevant University degrees or their equivalents up to Ph.D. in the fields of Mechanical/Production Engineering, Metallurgy/Foundry Engineering or Glass and Ceramic Technology.
• COREN registration and membership of Engineering Professional bodies are mandatory.

Experience:

• At least 15 years post qualification experience in the fields of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Production Engineering, Metallurgy and Foundry Technology, Glass and Ceramic Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Advance Manufacturing Technology (including machine design and machine building), project and process development, teaching, research and industry.
• Sound knowledge of machine shop practice at precision engineering level as well as automation aids for manufacturing operations will be an advantage.
• In addition, very reasonable knowledge of production management and control will be expected.
• Candidate must have demonstrable leadership qualities and show interest in continuous development and training in new and emerging technologies including Nano Technology.
• The job will also require the capability to liaise with private sector and other research and technological organizations locally and overseas.

Age Requirement for All Positions:
Candidates for all positions must not be above 55 years in line with extant government regulations.


Method of Application for All Positions
Interested candidates (internal and external) are required to forward their applications with fifteen (15) copies of their up-to-date Curriculum vitae to include among others:
(I)        Educational/Professional qualifications with dates
(ii)        Relevant Job Experience
(iii)       Present salary and Emolument
(iv)       Photocopies of relevant credentials
(v)        Contact address with telephone Number and e-mail addresses

Those applicants currently in government employment are required to route their applications through their Heads of Department or Chief Executive Officers.

All applications should be received not later than 2^nd December, 2014 and addressed to: Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive
National Agency for Science and engineering Infrastructure, Idu Industrial area, P.M.B 391, Garki, Abuja.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Signed
Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer
National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI)

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