Ongoing Recruitment At Federal Polytechnic, Offa

December 20, 2024 Nnenna Jobs 0

The Federal Polytechnic, Offa came out of gestation via a presidential announcement made during a courtesy call on His Royal Highness, Olofa of Offa, late Oba Mustapha Olawoore Olanipekun Ariwajoye II, by the then Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, who was on an official visit to Kwara State in 1991. The Polytechnic has two Campuses (Main and Mini). The Main Campus is located along Ojoku Road, Offa while the Mini Campus is located along Osogbo Road, Offa, Kwara State.

The Polytechnic was established for the training of middle and high-level technical manpower. The Institution caters for a large Students’ population enrolled in Full-Time and Part-Time Programmes at the National Diploma and Higher National Diploma Levels. All the Programmes run by the Institution are accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and relevant Professional Regulatory Bodies.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions below which will become vacant in March 2025:

1.) Direct, Physical Planning 

Job Title: Director, Physical Planning

Location: Offa, Kwara

Duties

The Director, Physical Planning oversees all physical developments in the Polytechnic. His duties include the following:

  • Initiating, coordinating and processing of tender documents for all capital projects in the Polytechnic
  • Reporting regularly and periodically to all agencies and parastatals charged with monitoring projects in the Polytechnic.
  • Articulating the institution’s projects budgetary needs and defending same as and when called upon to do so.
  • Liaising on behalf of the Polytechnic with external agencies, e.g. ETF, TETFUND, Federal Ministry of Education, National Board for Technical Education and others as necessary for execution of the Polytechnic projects.
  • Administering all capital projects within the Polytechnic, including vetting of designs by external consultants, conduct of site meetings and preparation of progress report on projects.
  • Regulating physical development within the Polytechnic and ensuring compliance with the Institution’s master plan.
  • Reporting to the Rector on all projects and activities of the Physical Planning Unit.

Academic Qualifications and Qualities

  • A good Degree / HND from a University or Polytechnic in Architecture, or Civil/Structural Engineering, or Quantity Surveying or Town Planning with a minimum of 15 (fifteen) years post qualification experience.
  • Must be registered with relevant professional bodies i.e. COREN, NSE for Civil/Structural Engineers for a minimum of 5 (five) years and similar bodies for other professions.
  • Must provide evidence of sustained professional practice and for administrative leadership.
  • Masters’ Degree will be an added advantage.
  • Must be conversant with the business of Public Procurement Procedures and guidelines.
  • Must show evidence of involvement in construction and project management.
  • Must be able to work under pressure and meet short deadlines.
  • Must be an individual with impeccable character.
  • Must be proficient in information and communication technology, and able to use a standard design and draughting software, e.g. ARCHICAD or AUTOCAD.
  • Must not be more than 50 (fifty) years of age on assumption of duty.

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

  • The appointment is for a term of 4 (four) years and no more.
  • The salary for the position is Consolidated while other terms and conditions of appointment are as provided by the conditions of service of the Federal Polytechnics in Nigeria and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government of Nigeria or the Governing Council of the Polytechnic.
  • The appointee shall enjoy other benefits of office as may be approved from time to time by the Federal Government.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) typewritten copies of their Curriculum Vitae, giving the details in the following order:

  • Full name with surname underlined.
  • Date and place of birth.
  • State of Origin / Local Government Area.
  • Nationality.
  • Marital status.
  • Number and ages of children.
  • Current postal address including telephone number(s) and e-mail.
  • Educational institutions attended with dates.
  • Academic / Professional qualifications obtained with dates.
  • Membership of professional bodies / Associations.
  • Previous Employer(s) and post(s) held with dates.
  • Present Employment including status and salary.
  • A statement of his or her own vision for the Polytechnic in the 21st century.
  • Names and addresses of three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) who should be able to attest to the candidate’s claim to high academics, managerial, leadership capabilities, and their notable uprightness.

Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF DIRECTOR, PHYSICAL PLANNING” at the top left-hand corner addressed to:
THE REGISTRAR,
THE FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC OFFA,
P.M.B. 420,
OFFA, KWARA STATE.

Note

  • Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credential if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted.
  • Applicants should request their three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) to forward confidential Reports on the applicants to the Registrar / Secretary to Council, Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State.
  • Late applications will not be entertained and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

2.) Director, Work & Services 

Job Title: Director, Works and Services

Location: Offa, Kwara

Duties

  • The Director of Works is responsible to the Rector for the overall control of Works and Services Department.
  • He provides strategies for the provision of efficient services in line with the Institutional goals.
  • He advises the Rector on the acquisition of assets for the Polytechnic and plans the operation of plants and machinery as well as the maintenance of buildings in the constituent units of the Polytechnic.
  • He is expected to prepare the Works Department budget and exercise budgetary control.
  • He keeps inventory of the Polytechnic vehicles and responsible for their maintenance.

Academic Qualifications and Qualities

  • A good Degree/HND from a University or Polytechnic Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building or Architecture, from a recognized University.
  • Must be registered with relevant professional bodies i.e. COREN, NSE for Civil/Structural Engineers for a minimum of 5 (five) years and similar bodies for other professions.
  • Must provide evidence of sustained professional practice and for administrative leadership.
  • Masters’ degree will be an added advantage.
  • Must show evidence of involvement in construction and project management.
  • Must have at least 17 years post qualification cognate experience.
  • Must be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
  • Must be able to work under pressure and meet short deadlines
  • Must be an individual with impeccable character.
  • Must not be more than 50 years of age at the time he/she assumes duty.

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

  • The appointment is for a term of 5 (Five) years and no more.
  • The salary for the position is Consolidated while other terms and conditions of appointment are as provided by the conditions of service of the Federal Polytechnics in Nigeria and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government of Nigeria or the Governing Council of the Polytechnic.
  • The appointee shall enjoy other benefits of office, as may be approved from time to time by the Federal Government.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) typewritten copies of their Curriculum Vitae, giving the details in the following order:

  • Full name with surname underlined.
  • Date and place of birth.
  • State of Origin / Local Government Area.
  • Nationality.
  • Marital status.
  • Number and ages of children.
  • Current postal address including telephone number(s) and e- mail.
  • Educational institutions attended with dates.
  • Academic / Professional qualifications obtained with dates.
  • Membership of professional bodies / Associations.
  • Previous Employer(s) and post(s) held with dates.
  • Present Employment including status and salary.
  • A statement of his or her own vision for the Polytechnic in the 21st century.
  • Names and addresses of three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) who should be able to attest to the candidate’s claim to high academics, managerial, leadership capabilities, and their notable uprightness.

Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF DIRECTOR, WORKS AND SERVICES” at the top left-hand corner addressed to:
THE REGISTRAR,
THE FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC OFFA,
P.M.B. 420,
OFFA, KWARA STATE.

Note

  • Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credential if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted.
  • Applicants should request their three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) to forward confidential Reports on the applicants to the Registrar / Secretary to Council, Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State.
  • Late applications will not be entertained and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

3.) Director, Procurement 

Job Title: Director, Procurement

Location: Offa, Kwara

Duties

  • The Director of Procurement is a person in charge of purchases and supplies in the Polytechnic, creating and implementing procurement policies and maintaining vendor relationships.

His functions include:

  • Overseeing logistics, planning and purchasing to ensure the consistency, cost- effectiveness, efficiency and adequacy of the procurement process.
  • Responsible for overseeing and facilitating the purchasing strategy, supervising teams of subordinate staff in purchasing, and ensuring all employees and processes meet the standards and designations for work quality.
  • Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of the market to ensure best value and practices are maintained.
  • Developing a procurement plan and ensuring that it is clearly communicated
  • Forecasting ongoing demand for goods and services
  • Negotiating contracts and service agreements with suppliers
  • Researching options to source best value products and services
  • Forecasting price trends and prediction
  • Plan policies and procedures for efficiently, honestly, economically and productively purchasing goods for supply chain production and operation.
  • Establish essential guidelines for approving purchase orders, set purchasing policies, manage inventor budget for materials and continuously consider stock requirements, skills and account balances.
  • Monitor, review and analyze bids and quotes with suppliers, including the negotiation of service agreement and contracts.
  • Oversee sources for purchasing supplies.
  • Maintain budget and streamline costs.

Academic Qualifications and Qualities
The candidate for the post is expected to possess the following academic qualifications and personal qualities:

  • Applicants must possess a good Bachelor’s Degree/HND (minimum of Second Class Lower/Lower Credit) in Business Administration, Accounting, Marketing. Purchasing and Supply/Procurement and Supply Chain, Quantity Surveying. Banking and Finance, Law, Insurance, Economics or any other relevant discipline with at least 18 years post academic qualification cognate work experience or a Master’s Degree with at least 15 years post academic qualification cognate work experience.
  • The Director of Procurement must be a person of high integrity who demonstrates transparency in public and private lives and is expected to command the respect and loyalty of staff of the Polytechnic.
  • He/she is responsible for the discharge of all procurement processes, preparing annual reports in respect of the central procurement, reviewing procurement policies, regulations and guidelines, advising the Polytechnic on all procurement matters, coordinating the activities of the Procurement Unit and performing other duties as may be assigned.
  • He/she must also be receptive to new ideas and willing to translate them into action in line with the visions and missions of the Polytechnic.
  • Must be a registered member of Institute of Purchasing and Supply or any other relevant professional bodies for a minimum of 5 (five) years.
  • Must provide evidence of sustained professional practice and/or administrative leadership.
  • Must be conversant with the business of Public Procurement Procedures and guidelines.
  • Must show evidence of involvement in construction and project management.
  • Must be able to work under pressure and meet short deadlines.
  • Must be proficient in information and communication technology, and able to use a standard software for procurement.
  • Applicants must not be more than 50 years of age at the time he/she assumes duty.
  • The Candidate must show medical fitness for the Position.

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

  • The appointment is for a term of 5 (Five) years and no more.
  • The salary for the position is Consolidated while other terms and conditions of appointment are as provided by the conditions of service of the Federal Government of Nigeria or the Governing Council of the Polytechnic.
  • The appointee shall enjoy other benefits of office as may be approved from time to time by the Federal Government.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) typewritten copies of their Curriculum Vitae, giving the details in the following order:

  • Full name with surname underlined.
  • Date and place of birth.
  • State of Origin / Local Government Area.
  • Nationality.
  • Marital status.
  • Number and ages of children.
  • Current postal address including telephone number(s) and e-mail.
  • Educational institutions attended with dates.
  • Academic / Professional qualifications obtained with dates.
  • Membership of professional bodies / Associations.
  • Previous Employer(s) and post(s) held with dates.
  • Present Employment including status and salary.
  • A statement of his or her own vision for the Polytechnic in the 21st century.
  • Names and addresses of three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) who should be able to attest to the candidate’s claim to high academics, managerial, leadership capabilities, and their notable uprightness.

Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT” at the top left-hand corner addressed to:
THE REGISTRAR,
THE FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC OFFA,
P.M.B. 420,
OFFA, KWARA STATE.

Note

  • Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credential if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted.
  • Applicants should request their three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) to forward confidential Reports on the applicants to the Registrar / Secretary to Council, Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State.
  • Late applications will not be entertained and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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