Polytechnic Librarian at the Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny

The Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas Bonny, Rivers State is situated at the South-South Zone of the country, and was established in 2014 by the Federal Government of Nigeria. It was established with the mission of being recognized globally as the leading institution in the middle and high manpower training and development for the oil and gas industry. The Polytechnic runs National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (H.N.D).

The Polytechnic hereby invites Applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below which will become vacant on 4th August, 2025:

Job Title: Polytechnic Librarian

Location: Bonny, Rivers

Job Description

• The Polytechnic Librarian is the Chief Library Officer and shall be responsible to the Rector for the administration of the Polytechnic Library services in the teaching units of the Polytechnic.
• In addition to proven experience in library management and leadership, the successful candidate must have a demonstrable passion for academic endeavours and must also be credible.

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

• Master's Degree from a recognized institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science, while possession of doctorate degree (Ph.D) will be an added advantage
• Have a minimum of second class lower division degree or a minimum of Lower Credit in Higher National Diploma (HND) in Library Science or Library and Information Science from recognized institution
• Minimum of eighteen (18) years cognate experience in tertiary institutions, at least Ten (10) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution
• Be currently on the rank of a Chief Librarian from the Polytechnic sector with not less than Five (5) years' experience on the rank
• Demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in library policy formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attributes
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies in Library recognized by Federal Government
• Provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as presentation of invited papers at educational/library conferences, seminars and workshop
• 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
• Physically and mentally fit with evidence from a Government hospital 
• Proficient in Information and Communication. Technology (ICT) skills and packages
• Not more than Fifty-nine (59) years of age as at the date the post will be vacant.

Terms of Appointment and Condition of Service

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

Application Closing Date
7th March, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates must submit an Application along with 20 copies of signed Curriculum Vitae which should contain the following below:

• Full Names (Surname first and underlined)
• Date and place of birth
• State of Origin and Local Government Area d. Nationality and how acquired
• Marital status
• Current Postal Address including telephone number and email address
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and Professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies/Association
• Honours and Distinction (if any)
• Academic/Scholarly publications
• 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
• Statement of own vision for the Polytechnic (20 copies)
• Other activities outside current employment; and
• Names and addresses of three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) who are to forward. confidential Reports directly to the Registrar, Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny, such referees should be able to attest to the candidate's claim to high academic and managerial capabilities as well as to the candidate's notable uprightness.

Interested candidates are to submit their Applications in a sealed envelope marked "Application for the Post of a Polytechnic Librarian"  to:
The Registrar,
Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas,
P.M.B. 5027 Bonny,
Rivers State.

Note: Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted.