Director of Procurement at the Federal Polytechnic Offa

The Federal Polytechnic Offa came out of gestation via a presidential announcement made during a courtesy call on His Royal Highness, Olofa of Offa, late Oba Mustapha Olawoore Olanipekun Ariwajoye II, by the then Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, who was on an official visit to Kwara State in 1991. The Polytechnic has two Campuses (Main and Mini). The Main Campus is located along Ojoku Road, Offa while the Mini Campus is located along Osogbo Road, Offa, Kwara State.

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

Job Title: Director of Procurement

Location: Offa, Kwara

Duties
The Director of Procurement is the person with the responsibility of coordinating the processing of all procurement activities of the Polytechnic including the following:

• Submission of the procurement plan prepared by the Procurement Planning Committee to the Tenders Board for approval.
• Preparation of tender notifications and request for expressions of interest.
• Preparation and submission to advertising media the documents for: soliciting quotations, prequalification, bidding and request for proposals.
• Issuing documents for soliciting quotations, prequalification, bidding and request for proposals.
• Receiving and arranging opening of prequalification documents, bids, quotations and request for proposals.
• Submission of evaluation reports to the Tenders Board for. prequalification, bids, quotations and consultants' proposals, for approval.
• Submission of quotations for minor value procurements (below Naira 1.0 million) to the Accounting Officer for approval.
• Making arrangements for contract negotiations.
• Making arrangements for contract signing by the Accounting Officer.
• Preparing documentation for submission to the Bureau for approval.
• Preparing responses to complaints for submission to the Tenders Board; for approval.
• Preparation of documentation on complaints for submission to the Bureau.
• Preparation of all data and information required by the Bureau.
• Any other assignment that will be given by the Accounting Officer that may be necessary to enhance performance of the procurement function."

Qualities and Qualifications
The right candidate for this position:

• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree with Honours or equivalent qualification in any of the following disciplines from a recognized institution: Economics, Business Administration, Accountancy, Law, Insurance, Banking and Finance, Marketing, Quantity Survey, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Purchasing and Supplies or other related disciplines.
• Must possess at least fifteen (15) years cognate experience in a Polytechnic or similar institution, and NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate.
• Must be proficient in information and communication technology, and able to use a standard software for procurement.
• The Candidate must possess professionally recognized certificate with current practice license.
• Must have attended Bureau of Public Procurement Training and passed (where applicable) the required examination.
• Must be able to display a good understanding of the Public Procurement Act, 2007 and its extant guidelines in Nigeria."
• Must not be more than 59 years of age at the time he/she assumes duty.
• The Candidate must show medical fitness for the Position.

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• The appointment is for a term of Five (5) years and no more.
• The salary for the position is CONTEDISS 15 while other terms and 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 other benefits of office as may be approved from time to time by the Federal Government.

Application Closing Date
7th October, 2025.

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

• Full name with surname underlined
• Date and place of birth
• State of Origin / Local Government Area
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Number and ages of children
• Current Postal Address including phone number(s) and email address
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic/professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of professional bodies / Associations
• Previous Employer(s) and post(s) held with dates
• Present Employment including status and salary
• A statement of his or her own vision for the Polytechnic in the 21st century
• Names and addresses of three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) who should be able to attest to the candidate's claim to high academics, managerial and leadership capabilities and their notable uprightness.

All Applications, attached with the supporting documents, are to be submitted in a sealed envelope marked 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT' at the top left-hand corner and addressed to:
The Registrar,
The Federal Polytechnic Offa,
P.M.B. 420,
Offa, Kwara State.

Additional Information:

• Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted.

Note

• Applicants should request their three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) to forward confidential report on the applicants directly to the Registrar / Secretary to The Council. Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State.
• Late application will not be entertained and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.