Registrar at the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda

The Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State situated in Kaura Namoca, in the northem part of Zamfara State was established in June, 1983 under the regime of Late President Alhaji Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari. It was established with the aim of technological emancipation for sef-reliance and to enhance the nation's technological development at large. It has programmes both National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) and runs other Part-Time Programmes.

The Polytechnic hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below which will become vacant on 27th April, 2025:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Kaura Namoda, Zamfara

Job Summary

• The Registrar is 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.
• He/she heads the Registry Department and is the custodian of Polytechnic documents.
• He/she is the Secretary to the Council, the Academic Board and any Standing Committee of the Council.

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

• Holds 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 courses from a recognized Institution of Higher Learning
• Have a minimum of eighteen (18) years post qualification cognate experience for 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
• Registered member with relevant professional bodies recognized by the Federal Government
• Be currently on the rank of Deputy Registrar 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 packages
• Be not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at 27th April, 2025. 
• Demonstrate evidence of strong administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in administration policy formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attributes
• Knowledgeable in the Public Service Rules and Regulations of the Polytechnic system
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies recognized by the Federal Government;
• A 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
• Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital).

Terms of Appointment and conditions 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 April, 2025.