Polytechnic Librarian at Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny

The Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny, Rivers State, is situated in the South-South Zone of the country and was established in 2014 by the Federal Government of Nigeria. It was established with the mission of being recognized globally as the leading institution in the middle and high manpower training and development for the oil and gas industry. The Polytechnic runs National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND).

We are recruiting qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Polytechnic Librarian

Location: Bonny, Rivers

Job Summary

• The Polytechnic Librarian is the Chief Library Officer and shall be responsible to the Rector for the administration of the Polytechnic Library services in the teaching units of the Polytechnic.
• In addition to proven experience in library management and leadership, the successful candidate must have a demonstrable passion for academic endeavors and must also be credible.

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

• Master's Degree from a recognized institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science, while possession of a doctorate degree (Ph.D) will be an added advantage;
• Have a minimum of second-class lower division degree or a minimum of Lower Credit in Higher National Diploma (HND) in Library Science or Library and Information Science from recognized institution;
• Minimum of eighteen (18) years cognate experience in tertiary institutions, at least ten (10) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution;
• Be currently on the rank of a Chief Librarian from the Polytechnic sector with not less than Five (5) years' experience on the rank;
• Demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in library policy formulation, good human relations and positive managerial attributes;
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies in the Library recognized by the Federal Government;
• Provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as presentation of invited papers at educational/library conferences, seminars and workshops;
• Be 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;
• Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital and;
• Proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills and packages;
• Not more than Fifty-nine (59) years of age as at the date the post will be vacant.

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• The appointment is for 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
15th October, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates must submit 20 typed copies of their application letters, curriculum vitae and attach photocopies of all relevant documents to the details in the following order:

• Full Name (Sumame first and underlined)
• Date and Place of Birth
• State of Origin and Local Government Area
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Current Postal Address, including telephone number and email address
• Education and Qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations
• Present Employer and Address
• Positions Held with dates
• Extra-curricular activities
• Vision for the Polytechnic Librarian position
• Names and addresses of three referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) who are to forward confidential reports directly to the Registrar, Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny, Rivers State

Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "Application for Polytechnic Librarian" to:
The Registrar,
Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas,
P.M.B. 5027 Bonny,
Rivers State.

Note: Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credentials when invited for an interview; photocopies will not be accepted.