🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) – 10 Positions

The University of Nigeria, commonly referred to as UNN, is a federal university located in Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. Founded by Nnamdi Azikiwe in 1955 and formally opened on 7 October 1960, the University of Nigeria has three campuses in Enugu State– Nsukka, Enugu, and Ituku-Ozalla - and the Aba campus in Abia State.

The University of Nigeria is the first full-fledged indigenous and first autonomous university in Nigeria, modelled upon the American educational system. It is the first land-grant university in Africa and one of the five most reputed universities in Nigeria. The university has 15 Faculties and 102 academic departments. The university offers 108 undergraduate programs and 211 postgraduate programmes.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Director, Information and Communication Technology (DICT)
2.) Director, Works Services
3.) Director, Physical Planning
4.) Director, Internal Audit
5.) Director, Medical Services
6.) Director of Procurement
7.) Public Relations Officer
8.) Director, Legal Services
9.) Director, Sports Council
10.) Chief Security Officer

Job Title: Director, Information and Communication Technology (DICT)

Advertisement Reference Number: UNP/SSR.37/2024/11/DICT
Location: Nsukka, Enugu

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates must possess a good honours Degree in Computer Science or exceptionally an Advanced Degree in Computer Science plus extensive experience in computer application, including at least fifteen (15) years of administrative experience as well as extensive professional experience in Computer Science and Computer Applications.
• A higher degree in Computer Science will be an advantage. Candidates must not be above sixty (60) years of age before the date of appointment.

Salary Scale
The salary is CONTISS 15 as applicable in the University.

Conditions of Service
As applicable to the University of Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward Twenty-five copies of typewritten application, quoting relevant advertisement reference number together with twenty-five copies of up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, giving the following details:

• Full name with Surname First
• Post desired
• Age
• Date and place of birth
• Sex
• Nationality
• Permanent home address
• Current postal address
• Marital status and number of children (with age)
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Previous employers, a post held with dates
• Present employers, Status and Salary
• List of publications (if any), with relevant details
• Extra-curricular activities and names and addresses of three references, competent to report on the candidate's suitability for the post applied for.

All applications should be forwarded to:
The Registrar,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Enugu State.

Note: Candidates should also forward along with their applications two photocopies of each certificate claimed including the NYSC discharge certificate or evidence of exemption from service where applicable.

Job Title: Director, Works Services

Advertisement Reference Number: UNP/SSR.37/2024/11/DWS
Location: Nsukka, Enugu

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates must possess a good honours Degree in Engineering from a recognized University, registered with the Council of Registered Engineering of Nigeria, including at least fifteen (15) years post qualification cognate experience. A higher degree in Engineering will be an advantage.
• Candidates must not be above sixty (60) years of age before the date of appointment.

Salary Scale

• The salary is CONTISS 15 as applicable in the University.

Conditions of Service

• As applicable to University of Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward Twenty-five copies of a typewritten application, quoting the relevant advertisement reference number together with twenty-five copies of up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, giving the following details:

• Full name with Surname First
• Post Desired
• Age
• Date and place of birth
• Sex
• Nationality
• Permanent home address
• Current postal address
• Marital status and number of children (with age)
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Previous employers, a post held with dates
• Present employers, Status and Salary
• List of publications (if any), with relevant details
• Extra-curricular activities and names and addresses of three references, competent to report on the candidate's suitability for the post applied for.

All applications should be forwarded to:
The Registrar,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Enugu State.

Note: Candidates should also forward along with their applications two photocopies of each certificate claimed including the NYSC discharge certificate or evidence of exemption from service where applicable.

Job Title: Director, Physical Planning

Advertisement Reference Number: UNP/SSR.37/2024/11/DPP
Location: Nsukka, Enugu

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates must possess at least a good honours Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, and Building or other related discipline or equivalent professional qualifications in any of the disciplines plus a minimum of fifteen (15) years post qualification cognate experience, preferably in a University or in a top management position in any appropriate large organization.
• Candidates must also be registered with relevant professional bodies.
• A higher degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, and Building or other related discipline will be an advantage.
• Candidates must not be above sixty (60) years of age before the date of appointment.

Salary Scale

• The salary is CONTISS 15 as applicable in the University.

Conditions of Service

• As applicable to University of Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward Twenty-five copies of typewritten application, quoting relevant advertisement reference number together with twenty-five copies of up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, giving the following details:

• Full name with Surname First
• Post desired
• Age
• Date and place of birth
• Sex
• Nationality
• Permanent home address
• Current postal address
• Marital status and number of children (with age)
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Previous employers, post held with dates
• Present employers, Status and Salary
• List of publications (if any), with relevant details
• Extra-curricular activities and names and address of three references, competent to report on the candidate's suitability for the post applied for.

All applications should be forwarded to:
The Registrar,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Enugu State.

Note: Candidates should also forward along with their applications two photocopies of each certificate claimed including the NYSC discharge certificate or evidence of exemption from service where applicable.

Job Title: Director, Internal Audit

Advertisement Reference Number: UNP/SSR.37/2024/11/DIA
Location: Nsukka, Enugu

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates must possess a good honours Degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognized University, a professional Certificate and a registered member of ACA, ACIS, ACCA, ACMA or AIA, ICAN, ANAN or its equivalent, including at least fifteen (15) years post qualification cognate experience.
• A higher degree in Accounting or Finance will be an advantage.
• Candidates must not be above sixty (60) years of age before the date of appointment.

Salary Scale

• The salary is CONTISS 15 as applicable in the University.

Conditions of Service

• As applicable to University of Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward Twenty-five copies of typewritten application, quoting relevant advertisement reference number together with twenty-five copies of up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, giving the following details:

• Full name with Surname First
• Post desired
• Age
• Date and place of birth
• Sex
• Nationality
• Permanent home address
• Current postal address
• Marital status and number of children (with age)
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Previous employers, post held with dates
• Present employers, Status and Salary
• List of publications (if any), with relevant details
• Extra-curricular activities and names and address of three references, competent to report on the candidate's suitability for the post applied for.

All applications should be forwarded to:
The Registrar,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Enugu State.

Note: Candidates should also forward along with their applications two photocopies of each certificate claimed including the NYSC discharge certificate or evidence of exemption from service where applicable.

Job Title: Director, Medical Services

Advertisement Reference Number: UNP/SSR.37/2024/11/DMS
Location: Nsukka, Enugu

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates must possess a good honours Degree in Medicine registerable with Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria from a recognized University, including at least fifteen (15) years post qualification cognate experience in general medicine.
• An additional qualification, preferably a Masters degree in relevant field of medicine, or Fellowship of Nigerian Medical College of General Practitioners, or Postgraduate degree on Community Medicine, or Diploma in tropical Medicine, where applicable will be an advantage.
• The candidate for the post must be a Consultant.
• Candidates must not be above sixty (60) years of age before the date of appointment.

Salary Scale

• The salary is CONMESS 07 as applicable in the University.

Conditions of Service

• As applicable to University of Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward Twenty-five copies of typewritten application, quoting relevant advertisement reference number together with twenty-five copies of up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, giving the following details:

• Full name with Surname First
• Post desired
• Age
• Date and place of birth
• Sex
• Nationality
• Permanent home address
• Current postal address
• Marital status and number of children (with age)
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Previous employers, post held with dates
• Present employers, Status and Salary
• List of publications (if any), with relevant details
• Extra-curricular activities and names and address of three references, competent to report on the candidate's suitability for the post applied for.

All applications should be forwarded to:
The Registrar,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Enugu State.

Note: Candidates should also forward along with their applications two photocopies of each certificate claimed including the NYSC discharge certificate or evidence of exemption from service where applicable.

Job Title: Director of Procurement

Advertisement Reference Number: UNP/SSR.37/2024/11/DP
Location: Nsukka, Enugu

Description

• In accordance with the Procurement Act 2007, the Governing Council at its 289th (Regular) Meeting held between October 08 and 11, 2024, approved the establishment of the position of Director in the University.
• The Procurement Unit is the Centre of procurement activities of the University which requires Procurement Officer with a proven procurement experience.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates must possess a good honours Degree in Purchasing and Supply Management, Economics, Business Administration, Accountancy, Quantity Survey, Insurance, Banking, Law, Marketing, Statistics, Computer Science, Banking and Finance, Engineering or other related disciplines in Management from a recognized University, with at least fifteen (15) years cognate experience.
• The candidate must possess good human relations and exhibit considerable degree of competence, responsibilities and integrity in the running of Procurement Unit.
• He/she must also have extension and in-depth knowledge of the University system.
• A higher degree in the related disciplines will be an advantage.
• Candidates must not be above sixty (60) years of age before the date of appointment.

Salary Scale

• The salary is CONTISS 15 as applicable in the University.

Conditions of Service

• As applicable to University of Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward Twenty-five copies of typewritten application, quoting relevant advertisement reference number together with twenty-five copies of up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, giving the following details:

• Full name with Surname First
• Post desired
• Age
• Date and place of birth
• Sex
• Nationality
• Permanent home address
• Current postal address
• Marital status and number of children (with age)
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Previous employers, post held with dates
• Present employers, Status and Salary
• List of publications (if any), with relevant details
• Extra-curricular activities and names and address of three references, competent to report on the candidate's suitability for the post applied for.

All applications should be forwarded to:
The Registrar,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Enugu State.

Note: Candidates should also forward along with their applications two photocopies of each certificate claimed including the NYSC discharge certificate or evidence of exemption from service where applicable.

Job Title: Public Relations Officer

Advertisement Reference Number: UNP/SSR.37/2024/11/PRO
Location: Nsukka, Enugu

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates must also possess a good honoursDegree in Mass Communication, Journalism, English and Literary Studies or any other equivalent qualifications, including at least fifteen (15) years cognate experience.
• A higher Degree in related disciplines will be an advantage.
• Candidates must not be above sixty (60) years of age before the date of appointment.

Salary Scale

• The salary is CONTISS 15 as applicable in the University.

Conditions of Service

• As applicable to University of Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward Twenty-five copies of typewritten application, quoting relevant advertisement reference number together with twenty-five copies of up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, giving the following details:

• Full name with Surname First
• Post desired
• Age
• Date and place of birth
• Sex
• Nationality
• Permanent home address
• Current postal address
• Marital status and number of children (with age)
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Previous employers, post held with dates
• Present employers, Status and Salary
• List of publications (if any), with relevant details
• Extra-curricular activities and names and address of three references, competent to report on the candidate's suitability for the post applied for.

All applications should be forwarded to:
The Registrar,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Enugu State.

Note: Candidates should also forward along with their applications two photocopies of each certificate claimed including the NYSC discharge certificate or evidence of exemption from service where applicable.

Job Title: Director, Legal Services

Advertisement Reference Number: UNP/SSR.37/2024/11/DLS
Location: Nsukka, Enugu

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates must possess a good honours Degree in Law from a recognized University, certificate from Nigeria Law School, with at least fifteen (15) years cognate experience. A higher degree in Law will be an advantage.
• Candidates must not be above sixty (60) years of age before the date of appointment.

Salary Scale

• The salary is CONTISS 15 as applicable in the University.

Conditions of Service

• As applicable to University of Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward Twenty-five copies of typewritten application, quoting relevant advertisement reference number together with twenty-five copies of up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, giving the following details:

• Full name with Surname First
• Post desired
• Age
• Date and place of birth
• Sex
• Nationality
• Permanent home address
• Current postal address
• Marital status and number of children (with age)
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Previous employers, post held with dates
• Present employers, Status and Salary
• List of publications (if any), with relevant details
• Extra-curricular activities and names and address of three references, competent to report on the candidate's suitability for the post applied for.

All applications should be forwarded to:
The Registrar,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Enugu State.

Note: Candidates should also forward along with their applications two photocopies of each certificate claimed including the NYSC discharge certificate or evidence of exemption from service where applicable.

Job Title: Director, Sports Council

Advertisement Reference Number: UNP/SSR.37/2024/11/DSC
Location: Nsukka, Enugu

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidate must possess a good honours Degree in Physical Education from a recognized University, with at least fifteen (15) years cognate experience in coaching and sports administration as a full-time staff of a University Sports Council. A higher degree in Physical Education will be an advantage.
• Candidates must not be above sixty (60) years of age before the date of appointment.

Salary Scale

• The salary is CONTISS 15 as applicable in the University.

Conditions of Service

• As applicable to University of Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward Twenty-five copies of typewritten application, quoting relevant advertisement reference number together with twenty-five copies of up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, giving the following details:

• Full name with Surname First
• Post desired
• Age
• Date and place of birth
• Sex
• Nationality
• Permanent home address
• Current postal address
• Marital status and number of children (with age)
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Previous employers, post held with dates
• Present employers, Status and Salary
• List of publications (if any), with relevant details
• Extra-curricular activities and names and address of three references, competent to report on the candidate's suitability for the post applied for.

All applications should be forwarded to:
The Registrar,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Enugu State.

Note: Candidates should also forward along with their applications two photocopies of each certificate claimed including the NYSC discharge certificate or evidence of exemption from service where applicable.

Job Title: Chief Security Officer

Advertisement Reference Number: UNP/SSR.37/2024/11/CSO
Location: Nsukka, Enugu

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates must possess a good honours Degree in Law, Psychology or Social Work from a recognized University or an ex-service man not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police or equivalent rank IN other armed forces, with at least fifteen (15) years cognate experience. A higher degree in related disciplines will be an advantage.
• Candidates must not be above sixty (60) years of age before the date of appointment.

Salary Scale

• The salary is CONTISS 15 as applicable in the University.

Conditions of Service

• As applicable to University of Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward Twenty-five copies of typewritten application, quoting relevant advertisement reference number together with twenty-five copies of up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, giving the following details:

• Full name with Surname First
• Post desired
• Age
• Date and place of birth
• Sex
• Nationality
• Permanent home address
• Current postal address
• Marital status and number of children (with age)
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Previous employers, post held with dates
• Present employers, Status and Salary
• List of publications (if any), with relevant details
• Extra-curricular activities and names and address of three references, competent to report on the candidate's suitability for the post applied for.

All applications should be forwarded to:
The Registrar,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Enugu State.

Note: Candidates should also forward along with their applications two photocopies of each certificate claimed including the NYSC discharge certificate or evidence of exemption from service where applicable.