The Federal University of Technology, Akure, was established in
August 1981 to give prominence to training in technology and applied science,
and to assist in ensuring rapid technological and industrial development of
Nigeria. It formally took off on 3rd November, 1982.
As it is imperative to give effect to the Vision of becoming one of
the best Universities in the world, the University has prepared appropriate
strategic and action plans to create partnership with corporate organizations,
national and international foundations and trusts, embassies and individuals.
Applications are hereby invited for the following job positions
JOB POSITION: BURSAR: CONTISS 15 THE PERSON: The Candidate for the post shall be visionary, a person
of high integrity and moral character with excellent interpersonal skills.
She/he must be able to instil confidence in others and command the loyalty
and respect of people. She/he must fully understand the complexity of the
University system and must be able to effectively utilize its human resources
to attain a world class financial system. She/he must enjoy good physical and
mental health and must be ICT literate. In addition, she/he must be able to
provide
good professional leadership and on-the-job proficiency
training to the Bursary staff.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Bursar shall be the Chief Finance Officer of the
University and shall be responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the
day-to-day financial administration and control of the financial affairs of
the University.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must:
a) possess a good honours degree in
Accounting, Economics, Financial
Management from recognised tertiary institutions
b) possess professionally recognized
Accountancy qualifications, e.g. ICAN,
ACMA, ACA, CPA, ACCA, CNA. Possession of a higher
degree will be an
added advantage.
c) The candidate should have at least
fifteen (15) years post-honours degree and
ten (10) years post-professional qualification
experience. In addition, the
candidate must be holding the position of Deputy Bursar
in a University or
equivalent in a comparable institution, with at least
three years in the post.
d) be computer literate and must be
conversant with accounting and auditing
software.
e) Be free from financial embarrassment and
enjoy good physical and mental
health.
f) be below the age of 60 years at the
point of assumption of duty.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE: The successful candidate shall hold office for a single
term of five (5) years in line with
Universities Miscellaneous Act 2012 and on such terms
and conditions applicable to
Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be
determined by appropriate University
Laws and the Governing Council.
JOB POSITION: DIRECTOR OF WORKS AND SERVICES: CONTISS 15 THE PERSON The Director must be a person of high integrity and
moral character with excellent
interpersonal relations. She/he must be capable of
carrying all staff of the Directorate along. She/he must also be receptive
in line with the phased physical development plan of the University. She/he
must enjoy good physical and mental health and must be ICT literate. In
addition, she/he must be able to provide good professional leadership to
the staff of the Directorate.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Director of Works and Services is the Chief
Technical and Maintenance Officer of
the University and responsible to the Vice-Chancellor
for the day to day running and
maintenance of University building. Roads, Water
boreholes. Electrical Installations,
Equipment and other properties including provision of
service and utilities for the well-
being of the University.
QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must:
a. have a good honours degree in Civil/Structural,
Mechanical or Electrical
Engineering registrable with COREN with at least
fifteen (15) years post-
qualification experience in Engineering, Building,
Architecture,
b. have at least 15 (fifteen) years
post-qualification experience
c. not be below the rank of a Deputy
Director of Works and Maintenance in a
University or Similar Institution.
d. Possession of a Post graduate Degree will
be an added advantage,
e. be registered member preferably fellow of
relevant Professional bodies such
as Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and the Council
for the Regulation of
Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), etc.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICEThe successful candidate shall hold office for a period
of five years from the date of
assumption of office and may be re-appointed as may be
determined by the
appropriate university laws and the Governing Council.
METHOD OF APPLICATION Interested candidates are required to submit twenty
five (25) copies of their Curriculum
Vitae, certificates and other relevant credentials
which should contain among other
things:
1. Name in full (Surname first in capital letters)
2. Date and Place of Birth
3. Nationality
4. State of origin
5. Permanent home address
6. Present Postal Address
7. Marital Status
8. Number and Ages of Children
9. Educational Institutions attended with Dates and
Qualification Obtained
including membership/fellowship of relevant
professional bodies, if any
10. Work Experience including full details of former
and present posts with
dates.
11. List of Publications if any
12. Other Relevant activities outside current
employment
Major professional achievements, contributions
including awards received
if any
14. In addition, interested applicants are requested to
submit a statement of
his/her vision of FUTA for the next five years.
15. Names and addresses of three (3) referees. The
nominated referees
should be requested to forward their reference report
on them under
separate and confidential cover direct to:
The Registrar,
Federal University of Technology, Akure
P. M. B. 704
Akure, Ondo State
All applications should reach the University not later than six weeks
from the
date of this publication.
