Director, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU)

The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, ATBU, Bauchi was established in 1980 as the Federal University of Technology (FUT), Bauchi, located in the North Eastern part of Nigeria with Dr. Jerome Udoji and Professor A. O. Adekola as the pioneer Pro-Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor respectively, while Alh. Adamu Aliyu was the first Registrar of the University.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director, Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

Location: Bauchi

Job Summary

• The Director of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) will be responsible for the overall supervision of the university's ICT infrastructure.

Responsibilities
In addition, the Director will be in charge of the following;

• General administration of the Department.
• Computer and data processing development and implementation.
• Serve as liaison with the Nigerian Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).
• Liaising with the ICT companies/establishments/universities/polytechnics and
• national/international ICT agencies.
• Providing advice on the general communication network of the institution.
• Performing other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• B. Sc / B. Tech Degree in Computer Studies (Computer Science, Data Processing, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer, and Communications Engineering) with a minimum of second class lower from a recognized higher institution.
• Minimum of 15 years relevant experience in a university, with a minimum of 3 years satisfactory service as Deputy Director of ICT in a university or equivalent.
• Evidence of current registration with the relevant professional bodies (e.g. CRCN).
• Strong leadership, management, and communication skills
• Possession of a Master's and Ph. D will be an added advantage.

Conditions of Service

• The successful candidate will be appointed for a single term of four (4) years and entitled to the benefits and allowances approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Governing Council as the case may be.

Application Closing Date
3rd March, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward thirty (30) copies of their word-processed applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae with copies of their credentials highlighting the following:

• Full Name (Surname first in capital letters)
• Place and Date of Birth
• Nationality
• State of Origin & Local Government Area
• Permanent Home Address
• Present postal Address/GSM Numbers/E-mail Address
• Marital Status
• Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
• Academic Qualifications Obtained with Dates
• Professional Qualifications Obtained with Dates
• Working Experience including full details of former and present post(s)
• Full details of service to the Nation and immediate community where applicable
• List of Publications where applicable
• Honours/Distinctions
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Names and addresses of three referees.

All Applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae with copies of credentials should be sealed and marked with the position applied for at the top left-hand corner of the envelope, addressed and sent through courier, to:
The Registrar,
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University,
P.M.B. 0248 Gubi campus,
Ningi-Kano Road,
Bauchi State.

Note

• Candidates should also request their three Referees to separately send reports on them, under confidential cover, direct to the same address above.
• The Referees should also be informed to indicate the position applied for.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
• The university reserves the right to verify any information provided by candidates.