Director of Procurement at University of Uyo (UNIUYO)

University of Uyo (UNIUYO) is located in Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The university was formerly known as the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). On October 1st, 1991 the Federal government of Nigeria established it as a federal university and the name was changed to the University of Uyo. The university inherited students, staff, academic programmes and the entire facilities of the erstwhile University of Cross River State established by Cross River State in 1983. Academic activities commenced during the 1991/92 academic session. UNIUYO has 12 faculties, the postgraduate school and the school of continuing Education.

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

Job Title: Director of Procurement

Location: Uyo, Akwa Ibom

Qualifications and Experience
The right Candidate for the job must possess:

• A good Master's Degree in Purchasing and Supply / Business Administration / Statistics / Financial Studies / Law / Computer Sciences / Accounting / Economics / Engineering / Architecture / Technology / Marketing / Insurance / Quantity Survey / Entrepreneurship and Capital Market and other relevant disciplines;
• At least twenty-one (21) years cognate experience; and 15 years post- qualification professional cognate experience and must have spent at least five (5) years on the post of Deputy Director (Procurement);
• Ability to perform within the University System;
• A good and practical knowledge of computer application;
• A person of proven integrity.

Salary and Conditions of Services
Salary:

• N4,058,262.00 - N5,316,520.00 / Annum (CONTISS 15)

Conditions of Service:

• The Conditions attached to the position are as generally applicable in the Nigerian University system, the public Service of Nigeria and as may, from time to time, be determined by the University Governing Council.
• The appointment shall be on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment.

Application Closing Date
25th July, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty-five (25) copies of their Applications and Curriculum Vitae, indicating the following:

• Full names
• Post sought
• Date and place of birth
• Nationality
• Permanent home and current contact addresses
• Marital status
• Number and ages of children
• Academic/professional qualifications (attach photocopies of all certificates)
• Previous working experience (giving duration, post held and salary), details of research work and publications (attach evidence where applicable)
• Extra-curricular activities
• Names and addresses of three (3) Referees, one of whom must be in a position to supply academic, and/or professional reference.

All applications should be addressed and send to:
The Registrar,
University of Uyo,
P.M.B 1017, Uyo,
Akwa Ibom State.

Note

• Applicants are advised to write boldly at the left hand corner of the envelopes containing their Applications, the position to which they are responding.
• Referees should also be advised to send their reports, in confidential cover, directly to the Registrar.
• Please note that late applications will NOT be entertained.
• Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.