Director of Communication and Information Technology at the Federal University Lafia, Nasarawa

The Governing Council of Federal University Lafia hereby announces that the position of Director of Communication and Information Technology (ICT) of the University is vacant and so invites interested and qualified individuals to submit application as below:

Job Title: Director of Communication and Information Technology (ICT)

Location: Nasarawa State

The Position

• The Director ICT be shall responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the development and implementation of the University's diverse information technology initiatives.
• The Director will develop and implement ICT policies, lead the ICT planning process and set the overall strategic direction for technology services.

The Person

• The Directors should be a visionary and have the ability to provide goad leadership, must possess personal integrity and demonstrate transparency in private and public life; must be able to command the respect arid loyalty of staff of the University.
• Candidate should also have a thorough understanding of the challenges and significance of ICT implementation for Universities in developing countries.

Qualifications
Candidate for this post shall:

• Possess a good honours degree in computer science or related discipline from a recognized institution. Possession of post graduate qualification is an added advantage.
• Must he qualified member of relevant professional body.
• Must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years post qualification experience.
• The applicant should be at least a Deputy Director in a tertiary institution.

Salary
The salary attached to this position is CONUSSS 15. Other benefits to the holder of the office are as stipulated in the University's Conditions of Service.

Application Closing Date
7th July, 2015

Method of Application
Candidates are required to submit fifteen (15) copies of their applications and Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of their credentials. The Curriculum Vitae should highlight the following:

• Full name (Surname first in capital letters)
• Place and date of birth
• Marital status
• Number and ages of children
• E-mail and telephone numbers
• Postal Address
• Permanent home address
• Nationality
• State of origin and LGA
• Schools attended and qualifications obtained with dates
• Positions held with dates
• Membership of professional bodies
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees

Application should be submitted under confidential cover in sealed envelope marked “Director of ICT” to:

The Registrar
Federal University Lafia,
P.M.B. 146,
Latia,
Nasarawa State.

Note: Applications are expected to request their referees to forward their reports under confidential cover directly to the Registrar.