Librarian at Federal Polytechnic, N’yak-Shendam

Federal Polytechnic, N'yak-Shendam, Plateau State was established in March 2021 by the Federal Government of Nigeria, with the aim of technologically transforming the society. It is located in Shendam, Plateau State. The Polytechnic currently offers three approved academic programmes: National Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology, National Diploma in Statistics, and National Diploma in Business Administration and Management.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below, which shall become vacant on the 16th of March, 2026:

Job Title: Librarian

Location: N’yak-Shendam, Plateau

Job Summary

• The Polytechnic Librarian is the Chief Library officer and shall be responsible to the Rector for the administration of the Polytechnic Library and the co-ordination of the library services in the teaching units of the Polytechnic.
• He/she is one of the Principal officers of the Polytechnic. In addition to proven experience in library management and leadership, the successful candidate must have a demonstrable passion for academic endeavours and must also be credible.

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

• Master’s Degree from a recognised 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 a recognised 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;
• 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 relation and positive managerial attributes;
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies in Library recognised by Federal Government;
• Provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as presentation of invited papers at educational/library conferences, seminars and workshops;
• Person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest;
• 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 & Communication Technology [ICT].
• Not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at 16th of March, 2026.

Conditions 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
23rd October, 2025.