Registrar at the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa

The Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, Nasarawa State situated in North Central Zone of the country, was established in June, 1983 by the Federal Government of Nigeria. It was established with the desire to revolutionize the society technologically for self- reliance and to enhance the nation's technological development. The Polytechnic runs National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND) (both Full Time and Part Time) and other Postgraduate programmes.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Nasarawa

Job Description

• The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Polytechnic.
• He/She is responsible to the Rector for the day-to-day administration of the polytechnic and shall perform such other duties as the Governing Council or, the Rector may from time to time require him/her to do as the case may be.
• The Registrar is one of the Principal Officers of the Polytechnic.
• He/She heads the Registry Department and is the custodian of Polytechnic documents.
• He/She is the Secretary to the Governing Council, the Academic Board and any standing Committee of the Governing Council.

Qualifications and Experience
The candidate for the post must possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• Hold a First Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower
• Have a minimum of Eighteen [18] years post qualification division or Higher National Diploma [HND] with at least a lower credit in Social Sciences, Education, Arts, Humanities and other related courses from a recognized institution of higher learning; cognate experience for first degree and HD holders or Master's degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of Fifteen [15] years post qualification cognate experience or Doctorate degree [Ph.D.] in relevant discipline with a minimum of Twelve [12] years post qualification cognate experience, at least ten [10] years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution;
• Be a registered member with relevant professional bodies recognized by Federal Government;
• Be currently on the rank of Deputy Registrar for a period NOT less than five [5] years in a higher Institution of learning;
• Proficient in Information and Communication Technology [ICT] skills and packages;
• Be not more than fifty-nine [59] years of age as at 01/07/2025;
• Demonstrate evidence of strong administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in administration policy formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attributes;
• Knowledgeable in the Public Service Rules and Regulations of the Polytechnic system;
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies recognised by Federal Government;
• Be a person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest;
• Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment; and Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital).

Terms of Appointment and Condition of Service

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years in line with the extent provisions.
• The salary is consolidated and the appointee shall enjoy any other benefits attached to the position of Principal Officer of the Polytechnic as approved by the Federal Government.

Application Closing Date
17th March, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit typed written copies of their application letter and curriculum vitae and attach photocopies of all relevant documents to their applications (twenty (20) copies) are required giving the details in the following order:

• Full Names (Surname First and underlined)
• Date and Place of Birth
• State of Origin and Local Government Area
• Nationality and how acquired
• Marital Status Current postal address including telephone number and e-mail
• Educational institutions attended with dates
• Academic and professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of professional bodies/Associations
• Honours and Distinctions (if any)
• Conferences attended and papers presented with dates
• Previous Employer(s) and Post(s) held with dates
• Present Employment to include Status, Duties and any other relevant experience
• A Statement of Own Vision for the Polytechnic (20 copies)
• Other activities outside current employment
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees (Employer, Educational and Personal), who are to forward confidential reports directly to the Registrar, The Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, Nasarawa State. Such referees should be able to attest to the candidate's claims of high academic and managerial capabilities as well as to the candidate's notable uprightness.

Applications are to be submitted in sealed envelopes and marked  "Application for the Post of Registrar" at the top left-hand corner and addressed to:
The Registrar,
The Federal Polytechnic,
P.M.B. 001, Nasarawa,
Nasarawa State.

Note

• Applicants will be required to produce the originals of their (b)
• Please, note that late applications will not be entertained and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.