Registrar 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: Registrar

Location: Bonny, Rivers

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 maybe assigned by the Governing Council or the Rector.
• The Registrar is one of the Principal Officers of the Polytechnic.
• He/she heads the Registry department and custodian of Polytechnic documents.
• He/she is the Secretary to the Governing council, the Academic Board and any other standing committee of the Governing Council.

Qualification 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 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.
• Have a minimum of Eighteen (18) years post qualification cognate experience for first degree and HND 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 Governmen
• 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 the date the post will be vacant
• Demonstrate evidence of strong administrative leadership. initiative and creativity in administration policy formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attributes
• Knowledgeable in Public Service Rules and Regulations of the Polytechnic system
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies recognized 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 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 Registrar"  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.