University Librarian at the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun

Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun - In keeping with the provision of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1993 as amended in 2003, 2007, 2012 and in exercise of its powers contained therein, the Governing CouniI wishes to commence the process of filling the vacant position of University Librarian. ConequentIy, applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position. Interested Candidates are requested to note the following information about the University.

The University
The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), Delta State, Nigeria was established in March 2007 under a Federal Government of Nigeria initiative to build a specialized University to produce unique high level manpower and relevant expertise for the Oil & Gas sector in Nigeria and worldwide.

FUPRE is the first of its kind in Africa and it is destined to be the premier international institution- of-choice with the state-of-the-art facilities to provide the petroleum and allied sectors, world class education, training, research, consultancy and extension services.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Effurun, Delta State

The Position

• The University Librarian as a Principal Officer shall be in-charge of the University library and its constituent units. He shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the operations of the University’s library.
• For this key management position, the University seeks candidates who are innovative versatile and proactive with vision, good managerial ability, integrity and transparency in private and public life and who should be able to provide the Management of the University with appropriate advice and support for all of the institution’s library transactions.
• The right candidate should have the ability to generate ideas that would facilitate the development of the University’s library.

Qualification

• Candidates must possess a good honours degree from a recognized University as well as Masters Degree in Library Science (MLS), with adequate Research Publications.
• The possession of a Ph.D. will be an added advantage. Applicants must also be computer literate.

Experience

• Candidates must have had at least fifteen (15) years of post-qualification, full-time, cognate experience in a public University, the last five years of which must be as a Deputy Librarian.

Remuneration and Conditions of Service

• The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of Regirar of Nigerian Federal Universities and as may be determined fiom time to time by the Government/ Governing Council as appropriate. In accordance with the Universities (Miscellaneous Povisions) Act 2012, the successful candidate shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years.
• Fringe benefits include a pension in consonance with the Contributory Pension Scheme and appropriate allowances as may be approved from time to time by the Government/ University Council.

Application Closing Date
23rd December, 2014

Method of Application
Applicants are required to submit thirty (30) copies of their applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting among others, the following:

• Full Names
• Place and Date of Birth
• Permanent Home Address
• Contact Address
• Cell Phone Number
• Email Address
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Number and Names of Children (if any)
• Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
• Academic Qualifications with Dates
• Professional Qualifications
• Employment Records
• Statement of Experience
• Publications
• Extra Curricular Activities
• Names & Addresses of Three Referees; etc.

Each applicant must have three (3) referees who should be requested by the applicant to forward their referee's Report under confidential cover by courier service directly to the Ag. Vice- Chancellor.

All applications should be submitted by courier service under confidential covers in sealed envelopes marked "Post of University Librarian, FUPRE" to reach the office of:

The Vice- Chancellor,
Federal University of Petroleum Resources,
P.M.B 1221, Effurun,
Delta State, Nigeria

Note: Only the applications of short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.