Director, Procurement at the University of Port Harcourt

The University of Port Harcourt was established in 1975 as a College of the University of Lagos and gained full autonomous status in 1977. The University is a Centre of Academic Excellence with a mandate to provide qualitative and research oriented education in the Niger Delta region and Nigeria at large.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director, Procurement

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Qualification and Experience

• The right candidate, who must not be more than fifty (50) years of age, must possess a Bachelor's Degree with honours or equivalent qualification in any of the following disciplines from a recognized institution: Economics, Business Administration, Accountancy, Law, Insurance, Banking and Finance, Marketing, Quantity Survey, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Purchasing and Supplies or any related discipline.
• The candidate, who must be computer literate, must possess at least, eighteen (18) years cognate experience, 5 of which must have been as Head of Procurement, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate.
• He or she must be able to display a good understanding of the Public Procurement Act, 2007 and its extant guidelines in Nigeria.
• Prior to assumption of duty by the Director, he/she must attend and obtain certification from the following trainings organized by BPP:
  • Three (3) weeks Conversion/Induction Procurement Course and;
  • One (1) week Executive Procurement Course at any of the accredited Public Research Centres located at the; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State; Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State; and University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State.

Condition of Service

• The conditions attached to the position are as applicable in the Nigerian University System.
• The appointment shall be for a term of five (5) years.

Application Closing Date
2nd December, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward ten (10) copies of their Applications, accompanied with Credentials and detailed Curriculum Vitae, including names and addresses of three (3) referees to in sealed envelopes marked "Applications for the position of Director, Procurement" to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
First Floor, Senate Building,
University of Port Harcourt,
P.M.B. 5323, Choba,
Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Note

• Candidates should also request their referees to forward references, under confidential cover, directly to the Registrar.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and are expected to bring along, original copies of their credentials.