Principal Information / Communications Officer at Thomas Adewumi University

The Thomas Adewumi University, Oko, Kwara State, Nigeria, founded by De Crown Nigeria Limited, a private University licensed by the Federal Government of Nigeria in April 2021 is a non-governmental, non-partisan and non-sectarian institution. It is situated at Oko Irese, about 6 Km from Omu Aran, the Headquarters of Irepodun Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria.

The University is established to be a Center of academic excellence committed to the achievement of accelerated development through research and manpower development. It seeks to relate its activities to the cultural, technological, social and economic needs of the people of Nigeria.

As part of its man-power development programme, applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacancy below and work under excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment:

Job Title: Principal Information / Communications Officer (TAUNTSS 11)

Location: Kwara
Unit: Corporate Affairs Office

Requirements

• Candidate must possess First Degree / HND in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, English or Marketing or other related disciplines plus at least ten (10) years cognate experience in the media practice or related fields.
• Candidate with a Masters’ Degree must have at least six (6) years cognate experience. Professional certification is compulsory.
• Candidate must also have five (5) O’ Level Credit passes to include English Language.
• Candidate must be computer literate and show evidence of ability to establish and maintain lines of communication between the University and its public and display excellence in verbal and written communication.
• Candidate must be ICT literate with excellent command of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point, strong interpersonal and communication skills, leadership qualities, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Conditions of Service

• The appointment, which is to commence as soon as possible, is for a probationary period of two years in the first instance and may be confirmed to retiring age.
• Salary is very attractive and competitive. Other conditions are as contained in the approved Conditions of Service by the Governing Council of Thomas Adewumi University, Oko, Kwara State.

Application Closing Date
11th June, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send Twenty (20) copies of their Applications, Curriculum Vitae and other supporting materials indicating the post for which application is made at the top left corner of the envelope. The Curriculum Vitae should be presented in the following sequence:

• Names in Full (Surname first and in capitals)
• Post applying for
• Place and Date of Birth
• Home Address
• Present Postal / Contact Addresses (With Phone Number(s) and E-mail Address)
• Nationality at Birth
• State / Local Government Area/Ward
• Marital Status, Number and Ages of Children
• Name, Relationship and Address of Next of Kin
• Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and Professional Qualifications with dates (including Awards, Distinctions and Scholarships with dates)
• Membership of Professional Bodies
• Important and Relevant Academic Conferences
• Workshops / Courses attended, with dates
• Teaching, Research, Administrative and Community Service Experience (If Applicable)
• Other Activities Outside Current Employment
• Current Research, Awards and Grants  (If Applicable)
• Details of Publications indicating Authorship, Year, Title of Publication, Details of Outlet including Publishers (If Applicable)
• Present Employment, Position and Salary
• Extra Curricula Activities
• Names and Addresses of Three Referees including phone number(s) and email address(es)
• Proposed Date of Availability for Duties, if appointed

All Applications should be sent and addressed to:
The Registrar,
Thomas Adewumi University,
Oko, Kwara State,
PMB 1050, Omu Aran,
Kwara State, Nigeria.

Note

• Candidates should request their referees to forward reference letters on their behalf directly to the address above.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.