Director of Procurement at Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri (AIFUE)

Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, was established in April 1963 as the Advanced Teachers Training College by the defunct Eastern Nigeria Government with technical assistance from UNESCO. Its primary mandate was to train teachers in alignment with the Ashby Commission's report on Higher Education in Nigeria. In 1973, the institution was renamed Alvan Ikoku College of Education in honor of Mr. Alvan Ikoku, a prominent educationist and former President of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Over the decades, the College expanded, awarding the National Certificate in Education (NCE), the Professional Diploma in Education (PDE), and, in affiliation with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree. In 2023, the Federal Government upgraded the College to a full-fledged University of Education, making it a key institution dedicated to research, teaching, and training teachers for intermediate and higher education sectors. With over sixty years of history, the University has significantly contributed to the production of quality teachers in Nigeria.

We invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Procurement

Location: Owerri, Imo

Duties

• The Director of Procurement shall be the Chief Procurement Officer of the University and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor and the University Governing Council for the effective coordination, regulation, and administration of all procurement activities of the University.

Duties shall include

• Serving as Secretary to the Procurement Planning Committee and the University's Tenders Board.
• Providing strategic leadership for the University's procurement system in compliance with the Public Procurement Act and other extant regulations governing procurement in Federal Institutions.
• Coordinating the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of the University Procurement Plan in line with approved budgets.
• Advising Management on procurement policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure transparency, competitiveness, value for money, and accountability.
• Supervising the preparation of bidding documents, evaluation of tenders, and award processes in accordance with due process requirements.
• Ensuring proper documentation, record keeping, and reporting of procurement transactions.
• Overseeing contract administration, vendor performance monitoring, and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Liaising with relevant regulatory bodies and ensuring adherence to audit requirements and procurement guidelines.
• Managing the Directorate of Procurement, including staff supervision, capacity building, and performance management.
• Performing such other duties as may be assigned by the Vice-Chancellor in liaison with the University Governing Council from time to time.n liaison with the University Governing Council from time to time.

Qualifications
Candidates must:

• Possess a good Bachelor's Degree in any of Purchasing and Supply, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Law, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Statistics, Financial Studies, Computer Science, Building, Building Technology, regional and Urban Planning, or other relevant disciplines from a recognised institution.
• Be a certified procurement officer with evidence of professional certification and license.
• Be professionally registered with relevant bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria (CIPSMN) or other recognised procurement/supply chain professional bodies.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of public procurement laws, contract negotiation, bid analysis, financial regulations, and e-procurement systems.
• Possess strong analytical, managerial, and leadership skills, with proven integrity and ability to uphold transparency and accountability in procurement processes.
• Be proficient in computer applications and relevant procurement management systems.
• Not be more than 59 years of age at the time of application.
• Possession of a postgraduate degree and/or additional professional certifications shall be an added advantage.

Tenure

• The post is a tenured appointment for a single term of five (5) years.

Condition of Service:

• The appointment shall be on CONTISS 15 and subject to conditions of service applicable to Federal Universities in Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
13th April, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty-five (25) type-written copies of their Applications with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing standard biodata, qualifications, experience, professional registration, training, publications (if any), and three (3) referees, in a sealed envelope marked "Director of Procurement" to:
The Registrar,
Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education,
P.M.B. 1033,
Owerri, Imo State.

Note

• Confidential reports from referees should be sent directly to the Registrar.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to submit a Vision Statement (not more than 1,000 words) on procurement reforms, transparency, and value-for-money strategies for Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education.