Bursar at Federal College of Education, Okene

Federal College of Education, Okene, is a center of excellence in teacher education. We are committed to producing competent, innovative, and morally sound educators who will shape the future of our nation. Our serene campus, dedicated staff, and robust academic programs provide a nurturing environment for personal and professional growth.

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

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Okene, Kogi

Duties

• The Bursar, as one of the Principal Officers of the College, and as the Chief Financial Officer of the College, he/she is responsible to the Provost for the day-to-day financial administration of the College;
• He/She is expected to, among other responsibilities, plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the operations of the financial system of the College Bursary Department, in accordance with the government financial regulations, treasury circulars, and the Governing Council's decisions/directives; and
• He/she will be expected to coordinate the preparation, submission, and defence of the College's annual personnel, overhead, and capital budget estimates.

Requirements
The candidate must possess the following:

• A good Bachelor of Science degree (B.Sc) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy/Finance from a recognized institution of higher learning;
• Must possess a good Master's degree in Accounting/Finance from a recognized Institution of higher learning with at least eighteen (18) years of cognate work experience in a College of Education system.
• Possession of a Doctorate Degree is an added advantage
• Must be a member of a recognized Professional body, ICAN, ANAN, etc.
• Must have been a Deputy Bursar on CONTEDISS 15.Evidence of a Continuous Mandatory Professional Development (CMPD);
• Evidence of Proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT); and The Successful candidate must not be above the age of Fifty-nine (59) years at the time of taking up the appointment.

Vision and Mission Statement:

• The candidate must submit in clear terms, in not more than two (2) pages, his/her vision statement for the College, in particular the Bursary department, in the next 5 years.

Tenure of Appointment
The appointment is for a single term of five years only, beginning from the effective date of appointment.

Conditions of Service:

• The successful candidate will be entitled to the privileges and benefits of Principal officers as specified in the Terms and Conditions of Services for the Federal Colleges of Education in Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
9th March, 2026.

Method of Applications
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) copies of their applications, including credentials and Curriculum Vitae, giving the following information as listed below:

• Full Name: (surname first and in capital letters)
• Date of Birth
• Local Government Area
• State of Origin
• Nationality
• Email Address
• Mobile Phone Numbers (Inclusive of WhatsApp) Permanent Home Address
• Current Contact Address
• Marital Status
• Next of Kin, Contact Address, and Phone Number
• Educational Institutions Attended and Certificates Obtained with Dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies
• Work Experience with dates
• Evidence of Proficiency in ICT
• Attendance at Conferences/Workshops with Dates
• Extra-curricular Activities
• Evidence of the last promotion.

The application should be enclosed in an envelope marked "Bursar" at the right-hand corner and addressed to:
The Registrar,
Federal College of Education, Okene,
P.M. B. 1026,
Kogi State.

Note

• Referees' Report: Name and Addresses of three (3) Referees, one of whom must be the present employer, with Signature and date
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.