Provost at the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN)

The Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN) is chartered by CIFCFIN (Establishment) Act, 2022. The Institute is empowered to establish the Nigerian College of Forensics and Fraud Investigators, (NiCFFI) Diplomates in fields of Forensics and Fraud Investigation, and the establishment of Forensic laboratories towards capacity building of the criminal justice system, law enforcement agencies and private sector., The Institute is recruiting dedicated core of experienced professionals to enhance management capacity of the College located in the FCT, Abuja.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Provost

Location: Abuja

Job Summary

• The Provost is the Chief Executive of the College and is charged with the responsibility of seeing to the day-to-day management and operations of the College.
• The successful candidate would be expected to provide strong Academic, Administrative, and Professional leadership for the College in executing the broad policies laid down by the Governing Council and Regulatory Agencies to achieve the objectives for which the Institution was established.
• The Provost is expected to demonstrate initiative and
• positive managerial attributes.
• He/She will lead the College of Forensics and Fraud Investigation, overseeing all academic and administrative functions.

Key Responsibilities

• The Provost is the Chief Academic, Administrative and Accounting Officer of the College and directs and oversees the academic activities of the College.
• A member of the Board of the College in charge of providing periodic reports of the progress of the College in terms of personnel, finances, and Infrastructure and ensuring that the decisions of the council are carried out promptly.
• Responsible for approving and authorizing all payments and expenditures of the College per financial regulations, Treasury circulars, and Governing Councils decisions and directives under sound financial discipline and management.
• responsible for ensuring that meetings of the Council and its committees are held promptly.
• Lead the academic and administrative functions of the College of Forensics and Fraud Investigation.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that support the mission of the college.

Qualifications

• A Master's Degree in relevant disciplines from a recognized University; A PhD is an advantage
• Must be a Chartered Member of CIFCFIN, ANAN, ICAN, CIBN, NIS, COREN or any other professional body.
• At least 8 years of experience in any relevant field.
• Progressively continuous experience in education, knowledge management, or training/human capacity development sectors
• Strong leadership and management skills, with a proven track record of success in a similar role.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
• A commitment to promoting academic excellence and student success.
• A deep understanding of the principles of forensic accounting and fraud investigation.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and accrediting bodies.
• A commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Working Conditions

• The ideal candidate must be based in Abuja and must be physically fit, with the ability to stand for extended periods.
• He/She will work in an academic environment with a mix of office and classroom settings. The position may require occasional evening and weekend work for meetings and other engagements.
• Salary and benefits for this position will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter, Resume, and a list of three professional references to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.