College Librarian at Federal College of Education (Technical) Ekiadolor

Federal College of Education Technical, Ekiadolor is government owned College of Education located in Edo State, Southern part of Nigeria. The College was one of the government approved tertiary institutions in Nigeria by the Administration of President Buhari in 2019. The institution served as a Centre for training of School Teachers in Nigeria. The College of Education awards National Certificates in Education (NCE) to its graduates as it is a mandatory requirement for those who want to work as a teacher in a Nigerian school.

The Governing Council of the College invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: College Librarian

Location: Benin, Edo

Job Summary

• The College Librarian is responsible to the Provost for administration of the College Library and Co-ordination of library services in the teaching unit of the College and shall hold office for a single tenure of five (5) years with effect from the date of appointment and on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment.

Requirements

• A good Bachelor’s Degree with Master's Degree in Library Science (MLS) from a recognized institution of higher learning with at least 15 years cognate experience and registration with Professional Library body or a PhD in Library and Information Science with at least 12 years cognate experience with evidence of registration with a professional Library body.
• Proficiency in Information Communication Technology (ICT)
• Present evidence of sound human relations, Professional competence, integrity, efficiency and management of human and material resources.
• Must be a Chief Librarian or Deputy College Librarian for a period that is not less than five (5) years in a College of Education system.
• Successful candidate must not be above the age of fifty-nine (59) years of age at the time of taking up the appointment.
• Candidate must show evidence of substantial contribution to knowledge through research and scholarly publications in reputable journals equivalent to that of Chief Lecturer.

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• All the appointments are for a single term 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 Principal Officer of the College as approved by the Federal Government.

Application Closing Date
8th December, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) typed written copies of their application letter, Curriculum Vitae and attached 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 Institution attended with dates
• Educational and Professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of Professional bodies / Associations
• Honours and Distinctions (if any)
• 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 College and Library Department
• 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 notable uprightness.

Applications should be addressed and submitted in a sealed envelope marked “APPLICATION TO THE POSITION APPLIED FOR” at the top left-hand corner to:
The Registrar,
Federal College of Education (Technical) Ekiadolor,
Ekiadolor - Olumoye - Uhem Road, Ekiadolor
P.M.B 1206, Benin City,
Edo State.

Note

• Applicants will be required to produce originals of their Certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for an interview.
• Photocopies will not be accepted.
• Applicants should request their three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) to forward confidential reports directly to, "The Registrar, Federal College of Education (Technical), Ekladolor, Benin City, Edo State."