Recent Job Vacancies at The Nigeria French Language Village


The Nigeria French Language Village is an Inter-University Centre for French studies, established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 1991, to handle the one year Language Immersion programme for part 3 students of French from all Nigerian Universities as well as the acculturation programme for French students of Nigerian Colleges of Education. The Centre is an autonomous institution operating within the ambit of the National Universities Commission (NUC). Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the underlisted position below:     Job Title: Librarian Location: Lagos Job Description

  • The Librarian is a Principal Officer, the Head and Officer in-charge of the Library of the Nigeria French Language Village.
  • He/She shall be responsible to the Director/Chief Executive for the day-to-day administration and coordination of NFLV Library and its services.
Requirements and Qualifications Candidates must possess the following qualifications:
  • Candidate must possess at least Master's degree Library in Science from a recognized university, plus at least fifteen (15) years post qualification experience most of which must be in a university library.
  • The possession of Doctoral degree in Library Science will be an added advantage.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of French (Bachelor degree in French or at least DALF certificate) is compulsory
  • Must have scholarly publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals and must be a member of the Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) and Nigeria Library Association (NLA).
  • Should be experienced in Administration and should have the capability to initiate research.
  • Candidate must be computer literate and must be knowledgeable in the application of computer to library operations and services. Candidate must have served for not less than five (5) years at the level of Deputy University Librarian or any institution of comparable status.
  • Must be patient, diligent, and forthright.
  • Should be a visionary leader
  • He/she must be below the age of 60 years by 1st October, 2018.
Conditions of Service
  • The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of Librarian in Federal Universities. As stipulated by the Universities (miscellaneous provisions) Amendment Act 2012, the Librarian shall hold office a single term of 5 years only.
  • Notwithstanding this provision, Council may on satisfactory performance, extend the tenure of the Librarian for a further period of one year only and he/she shall thereafter relinquish the post and be signed to other duties in the institution, if he/she has not attained the retirement age.
Salary CONUASS 07 (N2,485,099 - N3,209,140)     Job Title: Senior Security Officer Location: Lagos Requirements and Qualifications Candidates must possess the following qualifications:
  • Should be an Ex-serviceman not below the Rank of Senior Inspector of Police or its equivalent in the Armed forces with not less than five (5) years experience.
  • A first degree in a relevant field with five (5) ‘0’ Level credits plus 3 years training experience in the Police, intelligence or paramilitary duties. Working knowledge of French is desirable.
Conditions of Service The Conditions of Service are as applicable in the Nigerian Federal Universities System Salary CONTISS 08 (N671,747 - N998,031)     Job Title: Pharmacist Location: Lagos Requirements and Qualifications Candidates must possess the following qualifications:
  • Candidate must possess a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree with at least 2nd Class Lower Division and must be registered with the Pharmacist Registration Council of Nigeria (PRCN) plus at leastthree (3) years post- registration cognate experience.
  • Candidate must have NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
  • Computer literacy and working knowledge of French would be added advantage.
Basic Competence Requirements: The ideal candidate must be someone with the following relevant skills and competences:
  • Should be a good team player with the ability to coordinate the affairs of a Pharmacy Unit.
  • Must have excellent communication skills.
  • Must possess strong work ethics and be able to work under pressure
  • Should have the ability to detect fake drugs and purchase standard drugs under NAFDAC and NHIS specification.
  • Candidate must be patient, diligent and forthright. Should be able to initiate proactive policies geared towards standardizing the Village Pharmacy.
  • Knowledge of French will be an added advantage
Conditions of Service The Conditions of Service are as applicable in the Nigerian Federal Universities System Salary CONTISS 09 (N777,984 - N1,13,610)     Job Title: Assistant Lecturer Location: Lagos Requirements and Qualifications Candidates must possess the following qualifications:
  • Candidates must have a good first Degree, B. A degree (1st Class or 2nd Class Upper) in French with evidence of participation in the NFLV Language Immersion Programme plus Master’s degree in Language-related areas of specialization such as Grammar, Phonetics, Translation and Literature.
  • Evidence of registration for the Ph.D programme will be an added advantage.
Conditions of Service The Conditions of Service are as applicable in the Nigerian Federal Universities System Salary CONUASS 02 (N 794,260 - N957,402)     How To Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit 10 copies each of their application, credentials and detailed Curriculum Vitae using the following format:
  • Name in full
  • Place and Date of Birth
  • Home Address
  • Present Postal Address and Telephone Number
  • Nationalityat8irth
  • Present Nationality
  • State of Origin
  • E-mail
  • 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 present status, grade and salary, photocopy of last pay slip should be attached).
  • Proposed date of availability if appointed.
  • Extra-curricular activities
All applications are to be submitted with supporting documents with the envelope marked at the left hand corner with the position applied for and addressed to: The Registrar, Nigeria French Language Village, P.M.B. 1011, Ajara-Badagry, Lagos State.   Application Deadline 2nd August, 2018.   Note
  • Candidates are to request (3) referees to forward their reference letters under confidential cover to the Registrar to reach him before the closing date as indicated above for receipt of applications.
  • Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.