Director, Works and Engineering Services at the Federal Polytechnic, Bida

Federal Polytechnic Bida was established in 1977 following a decision of the Federal Government of Nigeria to move the institution to Bida. Before then, it was Federal College of Technology, Kano.

The first academic session started in April, 1978 with the population of 211 students and 11 senior staff, 33 junior staff. Federal Polytechnic, Bida is a Federal Government tertiary institution situated in Bida, Niger State, Nigeria. Currently, there are seven faculties in the institution.

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

Job Title: Director, Works and Engineering Services

Location: Niger

Duties

• The Director of Works is responsible to the Rector for the overall control of Works and Services Department.
• He provides strategic direction and leadership in the department and ensures that the objectives and targets set by the Rector on the condition of infrastructural facilities of the Polytechnic are met.
• He shall also perform other duties assigned by the Rector.

Requirements

• Applicant must possess good Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following areas: Civil, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering with at least Eighteen (18) years post-qualification cognate experience or Master’s Degree plus Fifteen (15) years or Doctorate Degree plus Twelve (12) years post-qualification cognate experience.
• Applicant must have been a Chief Engineer or equivalent on CONTEDISS 14 for at least five (5) years in a Polytechnic or similar Institution of higher learning.
• In addition, applicant must be registered with COREN and possess a current practicing license.

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service
The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years only. Salary and other conditions of appointment are as provided by the conditions of service of the Federal Polytechnics in Nigeria and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government of Nigeria or the Governing Council of the Polytechnic. The appointee shall enjoy the other benefits of office, as may be approved from time to time by the Federal government.

Application Closing Date
23rd July, 2025.

Method of Application
Interest and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) typewritten copies of their Curriculum Vitae, giving the details in the following order:

• Full Name
• Place and Date of Birth
• State of Origin/Local Government Area
• Nationality
• Current Postal Address
• E-Mail Address and Phone Number
• Marital Status
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic Qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of Professional bodies with dates
• Present employer
• Positions held and dates
• Extra-curricular activities
• A statement of his or her own vision for the Polytechnic in the 21st Century.
• Names and addresses of three referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) who should be able to attest to the candidate's claim to high academics, managerial, leadership capabilities, and their notable uprightness.

Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "Application for the post of Director, Physical Planning and Development (PP&D)" to:
The Registrar,
The Federal Polytechnic, Bida,
P. M. B. 55,
Niger State.