Director, Human Resources Management Department at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, formerly Federal University of Agriculture, Umudike, was established as a specialized University by the Federal Government of Nigeria via Act No 48 of 2nd November 1992. It began formal activities in My 1993 with the appointment of the first Governing Council and Vice-Chancellor.

The Institution is located in the well-known Agricultural Training and Research town of Umudike about 9 kilometres from Umuahia town, the capital of Abia State. The major link road to the University is the Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Federal Road a direct route to the State Capitals of Abia, Akwa-ibom and Cross River States. Being close to Umuahia the University is linked through a major North-South Express Road to most parts of the country.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Director, Human Resources Management Department

Location: Abia

Qualification

• The candidate must possess a good honours degree in relevant field, preferably Human Resources or Personnel Management; with at least fifteen (15) years cognate experience in Human Resources Management and not below the rank of a Deputy Registrar or its equivalent.
• Registration with any of these professional bodies Nigerian institute of Management (NIM) or Chartered institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) or any other recognized relevant professional body is mandatory.
• Possession of a Postgraduate Degree will be an added advantage.
• The candidate must be able to exhibit in practical terms high level knowledge and skills in Human Resources Department and shall i responsible to the Registrar on the day to day administration of the office.
• The candidate must show innovative and good. knowledge of running an ICT-driven Human Resources Department working at the highest level of efficiency to eliminate time wasting, excessive bureaucracy and bottlenecks
• He/she must have the ability to advise the Registrar on strategies for enhancing Human Resources Administration, including promoting the culture of doing more with less.

Condition of Service
This is the same as in Federal Public service and as applicable to Nigerian Federal Universities.

Application Closing Date
15th October, 2015.

Method of Application
Each application should be made in 30 copies with detailed curriculum vitae duly signed, dated, and photocopies of necessary documents attached. The Curriculum Vitae should, among other information include the following:

• Full Name (Surname first)
• Phone Nos
• E-mail Address
• Position applied for
• Place & Date of Birth
• Nationality, State of Origin & Local Government Area;
• Present Postal Address
• Marital Status
• Educational institutions attended with Dates;
• Academic Qualifications obtained with institutions and Dates
• Professional Qualifications obtained with Institutions and Dates
• Working Experience including full details of former and present post(s) with dates
• List of Publications where applicable
• Honors/Distinctions with dates Extra Curricular Activities
• Names and address of three Referees

Candidates should request the three Referees to forward their reference letters under separate covers and addressed to:
The Registrar,
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike,
P.M.B 7276
Umuahia,
Abia State.

The Referees should also be requested to indicate the candidate’s name, position applied for on the left hand corner of the mailing envelope and must reach the Registrar before the day of the Interview.

Each application must be accompanied by a copy of statement of applicants vision for the University

All applications should be forwarded by courier service to:
The Registrar,
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike,
P.M.B 7276,
Umuahia,
Abia State.

Note: The sealed envelope(s) containing the applications should indicate the post applied for at the top left hand corner and forwarded to the Registrar.