Registrar at the Federal Polytechnic, Offa

The Federal Polytechnic Offa was established in 1992 in accordance with Federal Polytechnics Act CAP F17, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, as amended in 2019. The Polytechnic has two campuses (Main and Mini). The Main Campus is located along Offa-Ojoku Road, Offa, while the Mini Campus is located along Offa-Osogbo Road, Offa, Kwara State.

The Polytechnic was established for the training of middle and high-level technical manpower. The institution caters for a large students population enrolled in Full-Time and Part-Time programmes at the National Diploma and Higher National Diploma levels. All the programmes run by the institution are accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and relevant professional regulatory bodies.

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Offa, Kwara

Job Description

• The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Polytechnic, He/She is responsible to the Rector for the day to day administration of the Polytechnic and shall perform such other duties as Governing Council or, as the case may be, the Rector may from time to time require him/her to do
• He/She is one of the Principal officers of the Polytechnic
• He/She heads Registry Department and custodian of Polytechnic documents,
• He/She is the Secretary to the Council, the Academic Board and any committee of the Council.

Qualifications and Experience
The Candidate for the post must possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• Hold a First Degree with a minimum of second class lower division or Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least a lower credit in Social Sciences, Education, Arts, Humanities and other related courses from a recognized institutions of higher learning.
• Have a minimum of twenty - two (22) years post qualification cognate experience for First Degree and HND Holders or Master's Degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of nineteen (19) years post qualification cognate experience or Doctorate Degree (PhD) in relevant discipline with a minimum of thirteen (13) years post qualification cognate experience, at least ten (10) years of which must be gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institutions
• Be a registered member with relevant professional bodies recognized by Federal Government.
• Be currently on the rank of Deputy Registrar for a period not less than Four (4) years in a higher institution of learning
• Be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Skill and Packages
• Not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at the date the post will be vacant
• Demonstrate evidence of strong administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in administration policy formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attributes.
• Knowledgeable in the Public Services Rules and Regulations of the Polytechnic System.
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies recognized by the Federal Government [x] Be a person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest
• Be morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment
• Be physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital).

Terms of Appointment and Condition of Service

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years in line with extant provisions.
• The salary is consolidated and the appointee shall enjoy any other benefits attached to the position of a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic as approved by the Federal Government.

Application Closing Date
25th November, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit typed written copies of their Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and attach photocopies of all relevant documents to their applications (twenty copies), giving the details in the following order:

• Full Names (SURNAME first and underlined)
• Date and Place of Birth
• State of Origin and Local Government Area
• Nationality and how acquired [v] Marital Status
• Number and ages of children
• Current Postal Address including telephone number and email address
• Educational Institutions attended with Dates
• Academic and Professional Qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies / Association
• Honors and Distinctions (if any)
• Conferences attended and papers presented with dates
• Previous Employer(s) and Post(s) held with dates
• Present Employment to include status, duties and any other relevant experience
• Statement of own vision for the Polytechnic (20 copies)
• Other activities outside current employment
• Names and Addresses of three(3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) who should be able to attest to the candidates claim to high academic and managerial capabilities as well as to the candidates notable uprightness.

Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF REGISTRAR" at the top left hand corner addressed to:
The Acting Registrar,
The Federal Polytechnic Offa,
PMB 420, Offa,
Kwara State.

Note

• Applicants are to request their Referees to forward Confidential Reports on them directly to the Acting Registrar of the Polytechnic
• Applicants will be required to produce originals of their certificates and other relevant credentials' if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted.
• Previous holders of the position in any tertiary institutions need not apply.