Director, Information Communication and Technology (ICT) at the Federal University, Gusau

Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara State - It is a conventional University established in January 2013 and currently has three faculties as follows: Faculty of Humanities and Education, Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, and Faculty of Science with a plan for additional faculties.

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director, Information Communication and Technology (ICT)

Location: Zamfara

Responsibilities

• To prepare strategic and operational plans for the Information communications Technology (ICT) department to ensure that all necessary tools, processes, services and systems are in place to meet the short- and long term goals of the University;
• To ensure development, implementation and maintenance of all policies and infrastructure related to ICT services, including security, management information, web services, library automation, and other network services and resources;
• To develop and manage the planning and budgeting for the University’s ICT services and to ensure that resources are used to provide best in class ICT services that are in line with the University’s growth; and
• To direct, supervises and nurture ICT staff to ensure they fulfill their duties in the ICT function.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a good Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• A higher degree and professional certifications such as in networking, software development, hardware, and web development would have added advantages.
• Fifteen (15) years of relevant cognate experience in a University environment with at least ten (10) years in managerial position.

The Person

• Must have exhibited in the past, considerable ability, competence, industry and moral integrity;
• Be free from any moral, social or financial embarrassment;
• Enjoy good physical and mental health;
• Must meet the normal waiting period for position of deputy director or equivalent;
• Excellent verbal, aptitude and written communication skills; and
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and evaluative skills.

Condition of Service
The Director shall hold office for a period of five (5) years renewable. The remuneration and conditions of service and salaries are as obtainable in the Federal Universities in Nigeria and may be determined by the University Governing Council.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit thirty (30) copies of their typed applications, photocopies of their credentials, and detailed Curriculum Vitae giving the following details among others:

• Name,
• Age,
• Nationality,
• Marital Status,
• Educational Institutions attended, with dates,
• Academic, Professional and other qualifications obtained with dates,
• Working experience (I.e. posts held, duration and salary earned)

All applications must be addressed and submitted to:
The Registrar,
Federal University, Gusau,
P.M.B 1001,
Gusau,
Zamfara State.