Registrar at the Federal Polytechnic, Idah

The Federal Polytechnic, Idah, formerly Idah College of Technology, is a federal government-owned tertiary education institution that was established in 1977 in Idah, Kogi State. It is approved by the National Board for Technical Education and it also offers National Diploma and Higher National Diploma courses at undergraduate levels with the aim of training competitive manpower for development.

The Governing Council of the Polytechnic invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below which will become vacant on the 11th July, 2023:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Idah, Kogi

The Position

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

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

• 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 disciplines from a recognized institution of higher learning;
• 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, Doctorate degree (Ph.D) in relevant discipline with a minimum of thirteen [13] years post qualification cognate experience, at least ten [10] years which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution
• Be a registered member with relevant professional bodies recognized by the Federal Government
• Be currently on the rank of Deputy Registrar for a period of NOT less than four [4] years in a higher institution of learning;
• Be proficient in Information and Communication Technology skills and packages;
• Not more than fifty-nine [59] years of age as at 11th July, 2023;
• Strong administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in administration, policy formulation, good human relation and positive in managerial
• attributes:
• Knowledgeable in the Public Service Rules and regulations of the Polytechnic system;
• 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; and
• Be physically and mentally fit [with evidence from a government hospital].

Terms of Appointment

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five [5] years in line with extant provisions.

Conditions Of Service
The salary is consolidated and the appointees shall enjoy any other benefits attached to the position of a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic as approved by Federal Government.

Application Closing Date
17th April, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) copies of their type-written Application letter, Curriculum Vitae and attach photocopies of all relevant documents to their applications, 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
• Marital status
• Number and ages of children
• Current postal address including telephone number(s) and email address
• Educational institutions attended with dates
• Academic and professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Evidence of membership of professional bodies / associations
• Honours and distinctions [if any]
• Academic / Scholarly publications
• Conferences attended and papers 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 candidate's claim, high academic and managerial capabilities as well as to the candidate's 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 and addressed to:
The Registrar,
The Federal Polytechnic, Idah,
P.M.B. 1037, Idah,
Kogi State.

Note

• Candidates should request their Referees to forward confidential reports on them directly to the Registrar
• 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 positions in any tertiary institution need not apply.
• Late applications will not be entertained and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.