Procurement Officer at Osun State University (UNIOSUN)

Osun State University (UNIOSUN) was established by the Law of the Osun State House of Assembly in December, 2006. The University commenced academic activities on 22d September, 2007 simultaneously on permanent sites on its six campuses located in the six geo-po1tical zones of Osun State. The campuses are located in Osogbo, (Main Campus), Ejigbo, Ifetedo, Ikire, Ipetu..Ijesa and Okuku.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant position below:

Job Title: Procurement Officer

Location: Osun

Responsibilities
The Procurement Officer shall be directly responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the day-to-day performance of his duties which among others include:

• Supervising, monitoring and coordinating the activities of the Procurement Unit;
• Preparing a Procurement Plan for the University on short and long term basis;
• Preparing report for Management on quarterly and annual basis;
• Preparing memoranda for procurement procedures;
• Keeping procurement records of the University;
• Implementing all procurement processes in line with Public Procurement Act 2017.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a First Degree in any of the following: Purchasing and Supply, Economics, Marketing, Quantity Survey, Business Administration, Accounting or any other related field.
• Possession of higher degree and relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage.

The Person

• Be free from any moral, social or financial embarrassment;
• Enjoy good physical and mental health;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and evaluative skills.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit thirty-five (35) copies of their Applications and Curriculum Vitae which should contain among others:

• Full Names (Surname First In Capital letters)
• Post applied for
• Place and Date of Birth
• Marital Status
• Name, Address and Phone Number of Next-of-Kin
• Number of Children and their ages
• Nationality and State of Origin
• Local Government of Origin (if a Nigerian)
• Contact Details (Including Mobile Telephone Numbers and Email)
• Permanent Home Address
• Institutions Attended with Dates
• Academic and Professional Qualifications
• Work Experience with Dates including full details of former and present posts
• Present Employment Status and Salary
• List of Publications (if any)
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Any other relevant information that would facilitate a positive review of your application
• Name and Address of three (3) relevant referees.

All applications should be submitted in an envelope to "the Acting Registrar" with the position applying for indicated at the top left hand corner of their envelopes at:
The Acting Registrar,
Osun State University,
P.M. B. 4494,
Osogbo,
Osun State.

Applicants should request their nominated referees to forward their reports under separate and confidential cover directly to the above address.

Electronic Submission
The submission of the hard copy should be accompanied by full electronic submission of the application and accompanying materials to be mailed as attachment in PDF or MS word format to: registrar@uniosun.edu.ng and the subject matter should read “Application for the Post of Procurement Officer". Referees should be similarly encouraged to submit signed electronic copies of their references in PDF format to the same address.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
• It Is the responsibility of the applicants to ensure that their references are submitted before the closing date.