Job Vacancies at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) – 3 Positions

The Governing Council of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and interested individuals for the following positions below:

1.) Bursar
2.) Registrar
3.) University Librarian

Location: Zaria, Kaduna.

The Job
The Registrar is a Principal Officer of the University responsible to the University Governing Council through the Vice Chancellor for duties as Chief Administrative Officer that include:

• Keeping in a safe custody all records of the University;
• Arrangement for the conduct of examinations;
• Serving as Secretary to and be responsible for executive action arising from decisions of the Governing Council, the Senate, Congregation and such other bodies as the Statutes of the University may prescribe or Vice-Chancellor may direct;
• Serving as member on various academic and administrative committees as may be prescribed by the law or the relevant University authorities;
• Assisting the Vice-Chancellor in the general administration of the University.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a good honours first Degree in the Liberal, Humanities or related disciplines.
• Possession of relevant postgraduate degree / diploma and registration with relevant professional bodies would be an added advantage.
• Candidates are expected to have served for at least Fifteen years (15) in sufficiently Senior Administrative capacities in the University system or in comparable establishments.
• Suitable candidates are expected to be knowledgeable about the operation of the University system and competent to advise and take executive action on matters of planning, design and management in realization of the cardinal objectives of teaching, research and community service.
• Computer knowledge and application are mandatory.

Condition of Service
The remuneration and conditions of service are as applicable to posts of Registrars in Nigerian Federal Universities and as may be determined by the Council and the Government from time to time.

Application Closing Date
12th January, 2021

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit 30 copies each of Application Letter and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (attaching photocopies of relevant credentials) under confidential cover in an envelope sealed and marked "Post Of Registrar, Abu, Zaria", and addressed to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
Ahmadu Bello University,
P.M.B. 1045, Zaria,
Kaduna State.

Important Information

• Applicants are also required to submit 30 copies of not more than two-pages statement of their vision for Ahmadu Bello University.
• Referees: Candidates are advised to request three of their Referees to forward reports on them under confidential cover to the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Location: Zaria, Kaduna

The Job

• The University Librarian is a Principal officer of the University responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the overall administration of the university Library, its branches and extension and for providing library services for the entire university community.

Qualifications
Candidates for this post must:

• Possess a good Honours Degree in Library and Information Science from a recognized University, plus a higher Degree (preferably PhD) with at least 15 (fifteen) years relevant experience, preferably in a University or other institutions of highcr learning;
• Be professionally qualified and be practicing librarians;
• Have contributed to kiunvledge through research and publications in reputable journals, as well as possess proven records of sound administrative leadership;
• Be computer literate and proficient in computer applications;
• Be registered member of the Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN).

Condition of Service

• The remuneration and conditions of service are as applicable to posts of University Librarians in Nigerian Federal Universities, and as maybe determined by the Council and the Government from time to time.

Application Closing Date
12th January, 2021.

Method of Application
Qualified and interested candidates are required to submit 30 copies each of application letter and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (attaching photocopies of relevant credentials) under confidential cover in an envelope sealed and marked “Post Of University Librarian, Abu Zaria” and addressed to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
Ahmadu Bello University,
P.M.B. 1045, Zaria,
Kaduna State.

Note: Candidates are advised to request three of their referees to forward reports on them under confidential cover to the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.