Chaplain at All Saints’ Chapel, University of Benin

All Saints’ Chapel is an interdenominational Christian Chapel within the University of Benin, Benin City.

The Chapel invites applications from suitably qualified candidates who are members of the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN) and align with the Chapel’s liturgy to fill the position below: 

Job Title: Chaplain

Location: Benin City, Edo

Job Summary 

• The Office of the Chaplain (the Spiritual and Administrative Head of the Chapel) will fall vacant by midnight of December 31, 2026.
• The Chapel hereby calls for applications from suitably qualified candidates within the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN) who align with the Liturgy of the Chapel to fill the soon-to-be vacant position of Chaplain in the Chapel.

Key Responsibilities
The Chaplain will:

• Provide spiritual leadership within the Chapel.
• Organize and oversee divine services and other Chapel activities.
• Manage the day-to-day administration of the Chapel.
• Coordinate the activities of the clergy within the Chapel.
• Engage and collaborate with other clergy and Christian organizations that align with the Chapel’s mission and vision.

Qualifications
Personal Attributes:

• Must be born-again, baptized in the Holy Ghost, and demonstrate evidence of spiritual gifts.
• Must be of good character and exhibit high integrity.

Education & Training:

• Minimum of a good first degree from a recognized university; a postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline is an advantage.
• Training from a recognized School of Theology or Seminary.
• Computer literate.
• Ordained Priest/Minister within a denomination of the CCN that shares the Chapel’s liturgy.
• Minimum of 10 years post-ordination experience.

Other Requirements:

• Age between 40 and 55 years at the time of appointment.
• Must be happily married, with a spouse willing to reside in the Chapel residence.

Tenure:

• Initial appointment: 4 years, renewable for an additional 4 years (maximum tenure: 8 years).

Conditions of Service
Competitive conditions of service will be offered.

Application Closing Date
5th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their soft copies to: ascunibenselectionboard@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.
Applicants must submit:

• A handwritten application for the position.
• Ten (10) copies of a current Curriculum Vitae, including contact address, telephone numbers, and email.
• Ten (10) copies of relevant credentials.
• Three (3) sealed reference letters, including one from the applicant’s Bishop or equivalent.

All documents should be enclosed in a large sealed envelope addressed to:
The Secretary, Selection Board,
All Saints’ Chapel,
University of Benin,
Benin City,
Edo State.

Note

• Applications must be sent by courier or hand-delivered within 30 days of the publication date.
• For further inquiries, contact the Selection Board via the email above.