INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VACANCY FOR THE POST OF REGISTRAR UNIVERSITY OF BENIN

The five year term of the incumbent Registrar of the University of Benin will expire on 7^th May, 2015. The Governing Council of the University at its meeting of 13^th November, 2014 therefore approved that the position of Registrar, University of Benin be advertised. Consequently, applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointment to the post of Registrar in the University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.

POST OF REGISTRAR:

DUTIES OF REGISTRAR

The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University, responsible to the Vice-Chancellor, for the day-to-day administrative of the University except for financial matters which fall within the purview of the Bursar. By virtue of the position, the Registrar is the statutory Secretary to the Council, Senate, Congregation, Convocation and the committee of these bodies.

CONDITION OF SERVICE

As stipulated by the University (Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment Act 2012, the Registrar shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years only. Notwithstanding this provision, Council may, upon satisfactory performance, extend the tenure of the Registrar for a further period of one (1) year only and thereafter the Registrar shall relinquish the post and be assigned to other duties in the University.

QUALITIES OF THE CANDIDATE

The candidate must be a person of impeccable integrity with the ability to command the respect and trust of both staff and students. The candidate must possess drive, initiative and foresight and must understand the intricacies and complexities of the 21^st Century higher educational institution. The candidate must in addition be capable of articulating the vision of the University generally and be of pleasant disposition with sound leadership qualities and must be of good physical and mental health. The candidate shall submit a statement on his/her vision/mission for the University which should not be more than five hundred (500) words.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The candidate should be a graduate from a recognized University good honours degree in a relevant discipline preferably with additional qualification of at least, a Master degree and not less than 15 years post-graduation experience, part of which must have been in the position of a Deputy Registrar in a Federal University. Candidates must in addition be Information and Communication Technology (ICT) complaint, and should be under 60 years on appointment.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Applicants are required to submit twenty (20) copies each of their applications, credential and detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting, among others, the following:

i.                     Names in full

ii.                   Place and date of birth

iii.                  Home address

iv.                 Contact address

v.                   Nationality

vi.                 Marital status

vii.                Number and age of Children (if any)

viii.              Academic Qualifications obtained with dates

ix.                 Institutions attended with dates

x.                   Working Experience

xi.                 Present Employment, indicating present status and salary

xii.                Extra- curricular activities

xiii.              Referees (3)

Each applicant must have three referees who should be requested by the applicant to forward their referees report under confidential cover by courier service directly to the Vice-Chancellor.

Applications should be submitted by courier services under confidential cover in sealed envelope marked “Post of Registrar, UNIBEN” and addressed to the Vice-Chancellor, University of Benin, P.M.B 1154, Benin City, Nigeria. Not later than six (6) weeks from the date of this publication. Only applications shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Source: Tuesday Guardian 2^nd December, 2014