The Federal Polytechnic Ekowe, Bayelsa State hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: Librarian
Location: Bayelsa
Job Description
- The Polytechnic Librarian is a Principal Officer and head of the Polytechnic’s Library, and shall be responsible for the smooth running of the Polytechnic’s Library system and shall report to the Rector.
Qualification / Experience
The Candidate for the Polytechnic Librarian must:
- Possess a good honours Degree in Library Science from a recognized institution of higher learning. Possession of higher degree(s) is an advantage.
- Give evidence of current membership of Library Professional Bodies and registration with the Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN);
- Give sufficient evidence of continual scholarship and contribution to knowledge through publications in reputable peer review outlets.
- Proficient in ICT packages
- Have a minimum of Ten (10) cognate experience at the Library management position in a tertiary institution.
- Have occupied the position of a Assistant Chief Librarian or Deputy Librarian in a tertiary institution
- Must not be more than 59 years of age as at the time of assumption of duty.
Tenure of Appointment / Condition of Service
- The appointment shall be for a single term of five (5) years.
- The conditions of service for the post are the same as obtained in all Federal Polytechnics in the country.
- In addition, the appointee shall enjoy any other benefits attached to the position of a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic.
Application Closing Date
9th July, 2021.
Method of Application
Interested candidates should submit twenty (20) copies of Applications and Curriculum Vitae stating the following:
- Full name
- Date and Place of Birth
- Nationality
- State of Origin
- Local Government Area
- Marital Status
- No and ages of children
- Permanent home address
- Current contact Address with telephone Number(s)/Email address
- Educational Institutions attended with dates
- Academic and Professional qualifications with dates
- Membership of Professional Associations/Bodies
- Statement of experience including full details of former and present posts.
- Vision for the Polytechnic in the next five (5) years with particular reference to relevant materials requisition for and management of Polytechnic Library (not more than 500 words).
- Extra-curricular Activities
- Confidential Reports of three (3) Referees on the candidate.
Applications with Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of all relevant credentials are to be submitted, in a sealed envelope with the position applied for marked at the top-left corner of the envelope, by hand or post to:
The Registrar,
Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe
P.M.B. 110, Yenagoa,
Bayelsa State.
Note
- Reference Letters from 3 Referees under confidential cover should be forwarded to the address above closing date.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated.
