Recruitment at The University of Benin

The University of Benin was founded in 1970. It started as an Institute of Technology and was accorded the status of a full-fledged University by National Universities Commission (NUC) on 1st July, 1971. In his Budget Speech in April 1972, the then Military Governor of Mid-Western State, Col. S. O. Ogbemudia (then also Visitor to the University) formally announced the change of the name of the Institute of Technology to the University of Benin. On 1st April, 1975 the University at the request of the State Government, was taken over by the Federal Government and became a Federal University.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:   Job Title: Headmaster / Headmistress - CONTISS 14 Location: Benin City, Edo

The Position

• Applicants for the post of Headmaster / Headmistress must be a Deputy Headmaster / Headmistress and must have in the past, exhibited considerable degree of competency on matters relating to the position of a Headmaster / Headmistress.

Qualifications

• A B.Ed Degree from a recognized University plus 18 years teaching experience
• Master's Degree / Ph.D and computer literacy are an added advantage.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• Salary: CONTISS 14 (N1,870,907.96 - N2,386,772.00 per annum)
• The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of Headmaster / Headmistress of all Nigerian Federal Universities Staff School and as may be determined from time-to-time by the Government / Governing Council as appropriate

Job Title: Principal (Senior School) - CONTISS 14 Location: Benin City, Edo

The Position

• Applicants for the post of Principal must be a Vice Principal in a Secondary School and must have, in the past, exhibited considerable degree of competency on matters relating to the position of a Principal.

Qualifications

• A B.Ed Degree from a recognized University with Masters Degree in Education plus 18 years teaching experience
• A Ph.D and computer literacy is an added advantage.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• Salary: CONTISS 14 (N1,870,907.96 - N2,386,772.00 per annum).
• The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of Principal of all Nigerian Federal Universities Secondary Schools and as may be determined from time-to-time by the Government / Governing Council as appropriate.

Job Title: Chief Security Officer - CONTISS 14 Location: Benin City, Edo

The Position

• The person to be appointed must have a proven record of considerable ability, competence, industry and integrity needed to organize a robust and result oriented, campus security system
• He/she must be capable of planning, organizing and implementing a coordinated and proactive security service
• Above all, he/she must possess good human relations and the best attribute of a leader and effective Manager
• He/she will be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a good Honours Degree from a recognized University coupled with a Certificate in Security Training
• They should have at least 14 (fourteen) years cognate experience in Security Services
• Candidate must have attained the rank of not less than Superintendent of Police or its equivalent in any of the Armed Forces
• Experience in a comparable institution will be of advantage.

Salary

• CONTISS 14 (N1,870,907.96 - N2,386,772.00 per annum).

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit Fifteen (15) copies of their Applications and higher detailed Curriculum Vitae (15 copies), highlighting among others the following:

• Full Names
• Place and Date of Birth
• Home Address
• Contact Address
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Institutions attended with dates
• Academic Qualifications obtained with dates
• Work Experience
• E-mail address
• GSM Number
• Present Employment, indicating present status and salary
• Extra Curricular Activities
• Referee (3). Each applicant must have three (3) referees who should be requested by the applicant to forward their reference report under confidential cover directly to the address below.

Applications should be submitted by Courier Service under confidential cover in sealed envelopes using the job title as the subject of the mail eg  "Chief Security Officer" to: The Registrar, University of Benin, P.M.B. 1154, Benin City, Edo State. Application Deadline 17th March, 2020. Note: Only the applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.