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.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit twenty (20) copies of their application letter, curriculum vitae and attach photocopies of all relevant documents to their applications. The CV should follow 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/Association
• Honours and Distinctions [if any]
• Academic/Scholarly publications
• 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
• 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 are to forward confidential Reports directly to the Registrar, Federal Polytechnic Nyak-Shendam. Such referees should be able to attest to the candidate’s claim to high academic and managerial capabilities as well as to the candidate’s notable uprightness.

Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope, marked APPLICATION FOR THE POST APPLIED FOR at the top left-hand corner of the envelope, and addressed to:
The Registrar,
Federal Polytechnic, N’yak-Shendam
P.M.B. 001, Nyak Town, Shendam LGA,
Plateau State, Nigeria.

Additional Information:

• Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for interview, photocopy will not be accepted.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
• The decision of the Governing Council shall be final.