Bursar at Federal Polytechnic, Ohodo (FEDPOD)

The Federal Polytechnic Ohodo (FEDPOD), located in Enugu State, Nigeria, is a newly established institution situated in the Ohodo community, approved by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, this polytechnic aims to provide quality technical education to the people of Enugu State and beyond. While relatively new, the institution is committed to upholding high educational standards and contributing to national development.

The Federal Polytechnic Ohodo is striving to train technologists and technicians as well as administrators that will provide management skills required to drive industries and other commercial enterprises to meet the needs, aspirations and the development of our diverse economy. It is being positioned to offer students the best training that will prepare them to be self-employed and employers of labour upon graduation.

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below which will become vacant on March, 2026:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Ohodo, Enugu

Responsibilties

• 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 a second class lower division or Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least a lower credit in Accountancy or Finance 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; 
• Registration with ICAN or ANAN:
• 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;
• Be proficient in information and communication technology (ICT) skills and accounting packages;
• Not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at March, 2026;
• Demonstrate evidence of strong financial and administrative leadership,
  initiative and creativity in financial policy formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attributes;
• Be knowledgeable in the Financial Rules and Regulation of the Polytechnic system;
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies;
• Be a person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest
• Be morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment and;
• Be physically and mentality fit (with evidence from a Government hospital).
• Be physically and mentality 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
21st July, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send twenty (20) copies each of their typed written application letter and curriculum vitae, attaching photocopies of all relevant documents to their applications, 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)
• 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
• A 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 should be able to attest to the candidate's claims of high academic and managerial capabilities as well as to the candidate's notable uprightness.

Applications are to be submitted in sealed envelopes and marked "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF BURSAR" at the top left- hand corner and addressed to:
The Registrar,
The Federal Polytechnic Ohodo,
PMB 01801, Enugu,
Enugu State.

Note

• Names and addresses of three (3) referees (Employer, Educational and Personal), who are to forward confidential reports directly to "The Registrar, The Federal Polytechnic Ohodo, Enugu State".
• Additional Information: Applicants will be required to produce originals of their certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted.
• Late application will not be entertained and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.