Bursar at the Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu

The Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu was established in May, 1993 by virtue of the Federal Polytechnics Decree No. 2 of 1993, with all its ND and HND Programmes Accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). The staff and student's population stand at 753 and 2,418 respectively. Administration is conducted based on the Polytechnic Act. The Polytechnic has the vision to be a technological Institution that produces highly-trained middle-level technical manpower with entrepreneurial skills for self-reliance and a mission to impart skills for self-reliance and technological development.

The Polytechnic hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the post below:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Damaturu, Yobe

The Bursar

• The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the Polytechnic.
• He/She is responsible to the Rector for the day to day administration and control of the financial affairs of the Polytechnic.
• He/She is one of the Principal Officers of the Polytechnic.
• He/She heads the Bursary Department and the custodian of the Polytechnic finances.

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

• First Degree with at least second class lower division or Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least a Lower Credit in Accountancy or Finance related course from a recognized Institutions of higher learning
• Have a minimum of Eighteen [18] years post qualification cognate experience for the first degree and HND holders or Master's degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of fifteen (15) years post qualification cognate experience or Doctorate degree (Ph.D) in relevant discipline with a minimum of twelve (12) years post qualification cognate experience, at least ten (10) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET Institution
• Registration with ICAN or ANAN
• Currently on the rank one level below the Bursar (i.e. Chief Accountant or Deputy Bursar or Deputy Director, Audit as the case may be) for a period NOT less than five (5) years in a Polytechnic or similar TVET Institution
• Proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Skills and Accounting packages
• Not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at 9th October, 2024.
• Demonstrate evidence of strong financial and administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in financial policy formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attributes
• Knowledgeable in the Financial Rules and Regulations of the Polytechnic system
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies
• Person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interests
• Morally sound of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment; and xii. 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
4th December, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) typed copies of their Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and attached photocopies of all relevant documents to their application, 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.
• 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/Associations.
• Honours and Distinctions (if any).
• Academic/Scholarly publications.
• 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 are to forward Confidential Reports directly to the Registrar, The Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu. Such referees should be able to attest to the candidates' claim to high academic and managerial capabilities as well as to the candidate's notable uprightness.

Applications are to be addressed and submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "Application for the Post of Bursar" at the top left hand corner to:
The Registrar,
Federal Polytechnic,
P.M.B 1006, Damaturu,
Yobe State.

Note

• Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted.
• Late applications will not be entertained and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.