Librarian at Federal Polytechnic, Ayede

Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Ogo-Oluwa Local Government, Oyo State was established in February, 2021 by President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR), President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces bringing to reality the yearning and struggle for a federal tertiary institution by the Ogbomoso people.

The University is on a Mission to be a world class institution for innovative and technical education reputed for adding value to human developments through enterprising and innovative graduates, with a Vision to be a centre of excellence for the training and production of more intuitive, thoughtful, innovative, pragmatic, objective and transformative leaders.

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

Job Title: Librarian

Location: Ayede - Ogbomoso, Oyo

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 coordination 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 recognized institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science, while possession of a doctorate degree (PhD) 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 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;
• Currently on the rank of 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 recognized by the Federal Government;
• Provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable library conferences, seminars and workshops;
• Person who is not likely to pursue racial, gender, political, religious or sectional interest;
• Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment; and
• Physically and mentally fit with evidence from a Government hospital.

Term of Appointment & Condition 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
26th February, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application letter, curriculum vitae and attached photocopies of all relevant documents.
The Curriculum Vitae should be 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
• Contact Details: Address including telephone number and email address
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and Professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations
• Honours and Distinctions (if any)
• Academic/Scholarly publications presented with dates
• Conferences attended and papers presented with dates
• Previous Employment(s) and Post(s) held with dates
• Present Employment to include status, duties and any other relevant experience
• Statement of 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 Aiyede, Oyo State. 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.

Application and attachment should be addressed and submitted in a sealed envelope marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF LIBRARIAN” at the top left-hand corner and addressed to:
The Registrar,
Federal Polytechnic Ayede,
P.M.B. 4001,
Ogbomoso, Oyo State,
Nigeria.

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.