In keeping with the provisions of
the Universities (Miscellaneous Provision) Act 1993, as amended in 2003, 2007,
2012, and in exercise of its powers contained therein, the Governing Council
wishes to commence the process of filling the vacant position of University
Librarian. Consequently, applications are hereby invited from suitably
qualified candidate, for the position. Interested candidates are requested to
note the following information about the University.
THE UNIVERSITY:
The Federal University of
Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), Delta State, Nigeria was established in
March 2007 under a Federal Government of Nigeria initiative to build a
specialized Univeristy to produce unique high level manpower and relevant
expertise for the Oil and Gas sector in Nigeria and worldwide.
FUPRE is the first of its kind in
Africa and it is destined to be the premier International Institution-of
–choice with the state of the art facilities to provide the petroleum and
allied sectors, world class education, training, research, consultancy and
extension services.
THE POSITION:
The University Librarian as a
Principal Officer shall be in-charge of the University Library and its
constituent units. He shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the
operation of the University’s Library.
For this key management position,
the University seeks candidates who are innovative, versatile and proactive
with vision, good managerial ability, integrity and transparency in private and
public life and who should be able to provide the management of the University
with appropriate advice and support for all of the institution’s library
transactions. The right candidate should have the ability to generate ideas that
would facilitate the development of the University’s library.
QUALIFICATION:
Candidates must possess a good
honours degree from a recognized University as well as a Master’s degree in
Library Science (MLS), with adequate Research Publications. The possession of a
Ph.D will be an added advantage. Applicants must also be computer literate.
EXPERIENCE:
Candidates must have at least
fifteen (15) years post-qualification, full time, cognate experience in a
public University. The last five years of which must be as a Deputy Librarian.
SALARY AND CONDITIONS
OF SERVICE:
The remuneration and other
conditions of service are as applicable to the post of Registrar of all
Nigerian Federal Universities, as may be determined from time to time by the
Federal Government and Governing Council as appropriate. In accordance with the
Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2012, the successful candidate
shall hold office for a single term of five years (5) years.
Fringe benefits include a pension
in consonance with the Contributory Pension Scheme and appropriate allowances
as may be approved from time to time by the Government/University Council.
METHOD OF
APPLICATION:
Applicants are requested to
submit thirty (30) copies each of their applications and detailed CV highlighting
among other things the following:
i.
Name in full
ii.
Place and date of birth
iii.
Nationality / State and local government of
origin
iv.
Permanent Home address
v.
Contact Address,
vi.
Cell Phone number
vii.
Postal Address
viii.
E-mail Address
ix.
Marital status
x.
Number and names, of Children, if any
xi.
Post applied for
xii.
Academic qualifications obtained with dates
xiii.
Educational Institutions attended with dates
xiv.
Professional Qualifications (dates)
xv.
Employment records
xvi.
Statement of Experience
xvii.
Publications
xviii.
Extra- curricular activities
xix.
Names and addresses of three Referees. Etc.
Each applicant must have three
(3) referees who should be requested by the applicant to forward their
referee’s reports under confidential cover by courier service directly to the
Ag.Vice-Chancellor.
All application should be submitted
by courier service under confidential covers in sealed envelopes marked “POST
OF LIBRARIAN, FUPRE” to reach the office of the Vice-Chancellor, Federal
University of Petroleum Resources, P.M.B 1221, Effurn, Nigeria not later than
six (6) weeks from the date of this publication.
Only the applications shortlisted
candidates will be acknowledged.
Source: Tuesday Guardian, 11th
Nov, 2014.
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