Librarian at the Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe

The Federal Polytechnic Ekowe, Bayelsa State hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Librarian

Location: Bayelsa

Job Description

• The Polytechnic Librarian is a Principal Officer and head of the Polytechnic’s Library, and shall be responsible for the smooth running of the Polytechnic’s Library system and shall report to the Rector.

Qualification / Experience
The Candidate for the Polytechnic Librarian must:

• Possess a good honours Degree in Library Science from a recognized institution of higher learning. Possession of higher degree(s) is an advantage.
• Give evidence of current membership of Library Professional Bodies and registration with the Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN);
• Give sufficient evidence of continual scholarship and contribution to knowledge through publications in reputable peer review outlets.
• Proficient in ICT packages
• Have a minimum of Ten (10) cognate experience at the Library management position in a tertiary institution.
• Have occupied the position of a Assistant Chief Librarian or Deputy Librarian in a tertiary institution
• Must not be more than 59 years of age as at the time of assumption of duty.

Tenure of Appointment / Condition of Service

• The appointment shall be for a single term of five (5) years.
• The conditions of service for the post are the same as obtained in all Federal Polytechnics in the country.
• In addition, the appointee shall enjoy any other benefits attached to the position of a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic.

Application Closing Date
9th July, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested candidates should submit twenty (20) copies of Applications and Curriculum Vitae stating the following:

• Full name
• Date and Place of Birth
• Nationality
• State of Origin
• Local Government Area
• Marital Status
• No and ages of children
• Permanent home address
• Current contact Address with telephone Number(s)/Email address
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and Professional qualifications with dates
• Membership of Professional Associations/Bodies
• Statement of experience including full details of former and present posts.
• Vision for the Polytechnic in the next five (5) years with particular reference to relevant materials requisition for and management of Polytechnic Library (not more than 500 words).
• Extra-curricular Activities
• Confidential Reports of three (3) Referees on the candidate.

Applications with Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of all relevant credentials are to be submitted, in a sealed envelope with the position applied for marked at the top-left corner of the envelope, by hand or post to:
The Registrar,
Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe
P.M.B. 110, Yenagoa,
Bayelsa State.

Note

• Reference Letters from 3 Referees under confidential cover should be forwarded to the address above closing date.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated.