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The National Mathematical Centre Kwali Abuja-Nigeria, was established by ACT, CAP N58, 2004 to, among others, train and develop high level of personnel in Mathematical Sciences; create a resource centre to serve National and International communities as a focal point for advanced research and training in mathematical sciences and applications. The Centre is also mandated to identify and encourage young talents, stimulate enthusiasm among young Nigerian students and attract distinguished mathematical scientists, from all over the world, to enable it tackle national set goals in the development of mathematical sciences.
The Governing Council of National Mathematical Centre Abuja, hereby invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Centre Librarian
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities
The Librarian is in charge of the Mathematical Sciences Library of the Centre and is responsible to the Director/Chief Executive in the day-to-day activities of the Library.
The Librarian must have the ability to effectively manage the Library and must have organizational ability and effective management of human and material resources.
Qualifications
Candidate must possess a good honours Degree in Library Science or Information Science.
Acquisition of a higher degree is an added advantage.
The Candidate must not have less than fifteen (15) years of relevant post-graduation experience in the University or related institutions and should not be below the rank of Deputy Librarian with 3 years’ experience or Principal Librarian with 5 years’ experience on the rank.
The Candidate must have considerable background in research activities, with at least six (6) admissible publications and must be computer literate and proficient in relevant Computer Packages.
Other Qualifications:
The candidates shall be persons of good character and personality with excellent interpersonal relations.
He must have a proven record of probity.
He must be able to instil confidence in others and have good organizational ability.
Candidates for the posts shall be visionary and have the ability to provide good leadership; possess personal integrity and demonstrate transparency in private and public life; and must be able to command the respect and loyalty of staff of the Centre.
The Candidates for the positions of Bursar & Centre Librarian, respectively must be less than sixty (60) years of age at the time of appointment.
Salary and Conditions of Service
These are five (5) years tenure appointments.
The salary and conditions of service are as applicable to the post of University Librarian in Nigerian Federal Universities and as may be determined from time to time by the Government/Governing Council as appropriate.
Fringe benefits and appropriate allowances may be as approved from time-to-time by the Government/Governing Council.
Application Closing Date
6th July, 2018.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit Twenty (20) copies of their Application and detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting among others, the following:
Full Names
Place and Date of Birth
State of Origin
Home Address
Contact Address
E-Mail
Mobile Telephone Number
Nationality
Marital Status
Names and Ages of Children (If any)
Institutions attended with Dates
Detailed Academic qualifications obtained, with dates and classification
Working Experience
Present Employment, indicating present status and salary
Publications
Extra-Curricular Activities
Referees(3)
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 to the "Registrar".
All Applications should be submitted under confidential cover in sealed envelopes marked at the left corner "Post of Centre Librarian" to: The Registrar,
National Mathematical Centre,
Kaduna/Lokoja Expressway,
ShedaKwali,
Private Mail Bag 118,
Gwagwalada,
Abuja.
Note
Applications submitted after the stated period above will not be processed.
Only the applications of short-listed candidates will be considered.