Non-Academic Staff recruitment at University of Agriculture and Environmental Science, Umuagwo

University of Agriculture and Environmetal Sciences – The journey of Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo towards becoming a University started from a humble beginning in 1979 by Imo State Edict No. 11 of 1979 that established it as a Monotechnic College of Agriculture, to provide courses of study, training, and research as well as the development of techniques and skills in all branches of Agriculture and Technology. In 2007 the institution was upgraded to a Polytechnic status through a law passed by the Imo state House of Assembly, Law No. 11 of 2007. In 2012, the Law was further amended by Imo State House of Assembly, Law No. 15 of 2012 that made the Polytechnic a multi-campus Institution.

Recently, the Polytechnic campus at Umuagwo was pgraded to the University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo by the Law No. 4 2019, of the lmo State House of Assembly establishing the UAES. NUC recognized the University on the 18th th April 2019 as the 49th State and 171st University in the Nigerian University System and the second Public University established and fully owned by the Imo State government. The mission of this University is to produce persons with capacity to contribute to the scientific transformation of Agriculture and the Environment in Nigeria and in accordance with the goals of sustainable development.

Applications are invited for the position below:

Job Title: Principal Accountant

Location: Imo

Qualifications

• Applicant should possess B.Sc. degree (Second Class Upper Division) in Accounting from recognized national and international university and with strong knowledge of Statistics and relevant software.
• In addition, applicant should have licensed professional members, with not less than nine (9) years of cognate working experience, preferably in a university or comparable institution of higher learning.

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Location: Imo

Qualifications

• A minimum of a good Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance or equivalent from a recognized University;
• Possession of a professionally recognized Accounting and Finance qualifications such as ANAN, ICAN, CPA and ACCA; among relevant others.
• Ten (10) years of relevant cognate experience, six(6) years of which should be in a University environment;
• He/she must have reached the position of Principal Internal Auditor and has served waiting period for Chief Internal Auditor;
• Be competent in relevant computer/ICT and other Accounting & Finance Packages.
• Possession of relevant higher degrees or postgraduate professional qualifications in the appropriate fields (Accounting, Finance, etc) will be an added advantage.

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Imo

Qualification

• A minimum of a good HND or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance or equivalent from a recognized Polytechnic or University;
• Possession of a professionally recognized Accounting and Finance qualifications such as ANAN, ICAN, CPA and ACCA; among relevant others.
• Six (6) years of relevant cognate experience, in a University environment or a comparable institution of higher learning;
• Possession of relevant Master’s Degree or MBA will be an added advantage for this position.

Job Title: Deputy Bursar

Location: Imo

Qualifications

• Applicants for this position should possess: A good first degree in Accountancy with 10 years post qualification experience;
• A Professional recognized Accountancy Qualifications plus ICAN, ACA, ACCA, ACMA, ANAN; and must be able to demonstrate ability to formulate and implement financial policies and produce manuals of accounting procedure in relation to an international university.
• The Deputy Bursar shall be required to possess skills in financial reporting, treasury management, business planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting and cost controls, tax planning/management and advanced knowledge of accounting software.
• Candidates who possess FCA, MBA or M.Sc. in relevant discipline will have obvious advantage.

Job Title: Deputy Director of Physical Planning & Works

Location: Imo

Qualifications

• Possession of a B.Sc degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical / Electronic Engineering or any other relevant degree from a recognized institution with a minimum of 2nd Class Division, plus NYSC Discharge Certificate or Evidence of Exemption.
• Possession of relevant Master’s Degree (s) will be an added advantage. Possession of professionally recognized certificate(s) with current practicing license, as well as not less than fifteen (15) years of post qualification practical engineering experience.
• In addition, the candidates must have at least eight (8) years of relevant experience in a senior management position preferably in a University ora comparable institution of higher learning or Engineering Corporate firm.
• Registration with the COREN (Council for the Regulation of Engineering) or Architecture Regulation Council of Nigeria (ARGON) or Quantity Surveying Regulation Board of Nigeria (QSRBN) or Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON),Must be computer proficient with a working knowledge of relevant packages.

Job Title: Deputy Librarian

Location: Imo

Qualifications

• Possess a professional Degree (not below second-class division), plus PhD from a recognized national or international University in a relevant area.
• Have at least thirteen (13) scholarly publications in reputable national and international journals, ten (10) of the publications must be in reputable international journals.
• Hold membership of the Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria.
• Have, at least, ten (10) years cognate working experience, preferable in national or international universities.

Job Title: University Chief Security Officer (CSO)

Location: Imo

Qualifications

• Possession of, at least, first degree (not below second-class division) in any field of study;
• Attainment of the rank of Captain in the Nigerian Army or equivalent rank in other security outfits;
• Holding of commanding positions in the security outfit he/she served;
• Must have been in senior military or paramilitary position for no less than 10 years.
• Relevant retired persons with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Director of Works and Maintenance Services

Location: Imo

Job Requirements

• A candidate must possess a good Honours Degree (B.Sc.) not below Second 2 Class Lower (2 ) or HND in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or Civil / Building Engineering from a recognized University or Polytechnic
• Must be a registered member of the Council for the regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) or Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON) or and other relevant professional body.
• Such a candidate must have a valid Practicing License and should show considerable degree of competence for the running of the Department.
• In addition, applicant must have a minimum of twelve (12) years post-graduation experience.
• Candidate must have served in the position of Deputy Director of Works or headed Works Department of comparable Institution or similar position in other Corporate Institutions with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience on that post. Post graduate qualification (M.Sc.) will be an added advantage.

Salary and Tenure

• The salary attached to this position is CONTISS 15.
• In consonance with the UAES Law 2020, the appointment of the Director of Works and Maintenance Services is for a single term of five [5] years respectively.
• Also note that the salary and other conditions of service shall be as approved by the Governing Council of the UAES. Candidates must not be above the age of Fifty-nine (59) years by October 2020.

Vision Statement:

• Relating to the University in his 5-years tenure with particular reference to the core duties of their office.

Job Title: Assistant Registrar (for Council Matters, Senate, Personnel / HR, Admissions and Exams & Records)

Location: Imo

Qualifications

• A good first degree (not below Second-Class Division) preferably in the Humanities, Law, Social Sciences or Management Science from a recognized national or international university, plus at least ten (10) years relevant post- qualification cognate experience, or Master’s degree with six (6) years of cognate experience.

Job Title: Director of University Relations & International Cooperation

Location: Imo

Job Descriptions

• The Office of University Relations and International Cooperation (URIC) is the first contact for international relations at University of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences (UAES) on University level. URIC is committed to facilitating the cooperation and exchange programs between UAES and overseas partners to develop collaboration on education, research and to enhance UAES’s global standing.
• The office has four focal areas to better serve UAES community and visitors. The areas include International Exchange, Visiting Scholars, Dispatch and Program Administration.

The general responsibilities of the four areas are as follows:

• Visiting Scholars is committed to better serving our international experts and scholars so that they can better facilitate our effort in internationalizing our education, research and social service and to enhance our global standing.
• International Exchange is responsible for facilitating international communication and promoting cooperation and exchanges with universities and organizations from across the globe.
• Dispatch focuses on helping with all the paperwork of students, staff and faculty members to go abroad for academic purposes.
• Program Administration is responsible for the institutional financial aid and scholarship programs and students work programs

Qualifications

• A candidate must possess a good honours Degree (B.Sc) not below Second 2 Class Lower (2) in Journalism, with proficiency in Management of Information systems.
• Candidate must have cognate experience as media executive.
• Ability to manage multicultural International community and bilateral skills will be an added advantage as well as speaking several international languages.
• Candidates who possess M.Sc. in relevant discipline will have obvious advantage.
• Registration with relevant professional Bodies is mandatory.

Salary and Tenure

• The salary attached to this position is CONTISS 15.
• In consonance with the UAES Law 2020, the appointment of the Director of University Relations & International Cooperation is for a single term of five [5] years respectively.
• Also note that the salary and other conditions of service shall be as approved by the Governing Council of the UAES. Candidates must not be above the age of Fifty-nine (59) years by October 2020.

Vision Statement:

• Relating to the University in his 5-years tenure with particular reference to the core duties of their office.

Job Title: Library Officer

Location: Imo

Qualification

• Applicant must possess Higher National Diploma in Library Studies or equivalent professional qualification.

Job Title: Confidential Secretary to Principal Officer

Location: Imo

Qualifications

• Applicants should possess HND or B.Sc degree (Second Class Division) in Office Technology, Secretarial Studies, Public Administration, from recognized national and international Institutions and with strong knowledge and use of computer packages.
• The applicant must have not less than 4 (four) years at cognate working experience.

Job Title: Director of Physical Planning and Development

Location: Imo

Job Requirements

• A candidate must possess a good Honours Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Town and Regional Planning or related discipline not below 2 Second Class Lower Division (2 ), from a recognized University or an HND from a Polytechnic and a Master of Science degree in Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning or related discipline.
• In addition, a candidate must be a registered member of the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON), Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Town Planning Registration Council of Nigeria (TOPREC) and must have at least twelve (12) years post- graduation cognate experience.
• A candidate must have served in the position of Deputy Director of Physical Planning or similar position with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience on that post. Such a candidates must be proficient in ICT, particularly in Computer Aided Designs and Controls.

Salary and Tenure

• The salary attached to this position is CONTISS 15.
• In consonance with the UAES Law 2020, the appointment of the Director of Physical Planning and Development is for a single term of five [5] years respectively.
• Also note that the salary and other conditions of service shall be as approved by the Governing Council of the UAES. Candidates must not be above the age of Fifty-nine (59) years by October 2020.

Vision Statement:

• Relating to the University in his 5-years tenure with particular reference to the core duties of their office.

Job Title: University Bursar

Location: Imo

Duties of the Office

• The University Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the University.
• He / she will be in charge of the three broad functions of a CFO namely: Financial Controls; Treasury Management including relationships with financial institutions and Financial Planning and Budgeting.
• He / she shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the financial affairs of the University.

Qualifications for the Post

• University Bursar, who is the Head of the Bursary Department, should have a Bachelor of Science Degree or its equivalent in Accountancy / Finance and possess relevant professional qualifications such as ACCA or ACA or ANAN or ACMA, etc plus a minimum of 15 years post qualification cognate experience in a University or equivalent institutions.
• The candidate should have at least (3) years’ experience at the level not below a Deputy Bursar in a University or headed Bursary of comparable Institution or a Financial Controller in a Corporate organization. Candidates who possess FCA, MBAor M.Sc. in relevant discipline will have obvious advantage
• Candidate(s) must be ICTproficient, must be of good health and have pleasant disposition.
• He / she must possess leadership qualities, people management skills, courageous in enforcing compliance with University Financial Regulations, dependable with unassailable integrity and have excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Similarly, candidates will be required to work long hours and quick in generating solutions to complex problems

Skill Requirements:

• The Bursar shall be required to possess skills in financial reporting, treasury management, business planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting and cost controls, tax planning / management and advanced knowledge of accounting software.

Tenure

• In consonance with the UAES Law 2020, the appointment of University Bursar is for a single term of five [5] years respectively.
• Also note that the salary and other conditions of service shall be as approved for the applied position (Librarian) of State Universities and by the Governing Council of the UAES

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Imo

Preamble

• In accordance with the University Law (2020), the Registrar is a Principal Officer and is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the affairs of the University except financial matters, which fall within the jurisdiction of the Bursar.
• The Registrar is the chief administrative officer of the University and the repository of University documents / records.
• The Registrar is an ex-officio member of the Governing Council, and the Secretary to Council, Senate, Congregation AND Convocation.
• The Registrar is a member of the University Management and Head of the University Registry.
• The candidate must be a person of proven integrity, possess high moral character, an excellent manager of human resources and a team player. He must be a person with proven leadership qualities and great inter-personal skills.
• The job demands a person who can instill confidence in others as well as command loyalty and respect of people.
• The person must understand the complexity of a University system and be capable of harnessing the potentials of subordinates to attain the overall goals of the University.

Qualifications and Experience

• Applicants for the post of Registrar, UAES should possess:
• A good (Honours) Degree plus fifteen (15) years post qualification relevant administrative experience in University or comparable institution, with a minimum of five (5) years at the Management level;
• Possession of relevant higher degree or postgraduate professional qualification in appropriate field(s);
• Candidate must be competent in the use of ICT for management services;
• Candidate must have served for NOT less than five (5) years at the level of Deputy Registrar in a University or comparable institution;
• Membership of Association of Nigerian Universities Professional Administrators [ANUPA] and relevant professional associations is mandatory
• A vision and mission statement for the Registry in not more than one thousand (1000) words.

Qualities of the Candidate:

• The candidate shall be a person of high integrity and strong moral character, and with excellent interpersonal relations.
• The candidate must be able to instill confidence in others and command the loyalty and respect of people.
• The candidate must fully understand the complexity of a how a University system should work and must be able to effectively utilize its human resources to attain a world class administrative system.
• The candidate must be in good health, have advanced knowledge of ICT and must not be older than Fifty-nine (59) years at assumption of duty.
• Also in addition, the Registrar must be able to demonstrate dynamism and wisdom when confronted with crisis or undesirable situations.
• He must also be an achiever who should show exceptional abilities, qualities for institutional loyalty and networking with the outside world.

Tenure

• In consonance with the UAES Law 2020, the appointment of Registrar is for a single term of five [5] years respectively.
• Also note that the salary and other conditions of service shall be as approved for the applied position (Librarian) of State Universities and by the Governing Council of the UAES

Job Title: Vice Chancellor

Location: Imo

The Functions

• The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Chief Academic Officer of the University, Chairman of the Senate and member of the Governing Council.

Among his / her functions, the Vice Chancellor shall:

• Be competent always to advice the Council on any matter affecting the policy, finance and administration of the University.
• Be generally responsible to the Council for maintaining the efficiency and good order of the University and for ensuring the proper interpretation and enforcement of its statutes, ordinances and regulations
• Be responsible for the discipline in the University.

Qualities of the Candidate
The Applicant must:

• Be a Professor in a related discipline of not less than 10 years;
• Be with advanced knowledge of computer usage and Information Technology packages.
• Be a distinguished academic, top-notch researcher of national and international repute with a proven track record of scholarship in terms of a significant number of recognized peer-reviewed publications;
• Not have attained the age of 60 years at the time of assumption of duty;
• Demonstrate leadership qualities, training and preparation as a twenty-first century University administrator;
• Be capable of driving technological innovation in teaching, learning and research
• Be able to attract and manage research grants from both Local and International Agencies;
• Be an astute and a prudent manager of resources;
• Have a good understanding of the vision and mission of the University in its pursuit of academic excellence that is recognized globally;
• Be a person of strong character and ability to give courageous and effective leadership, as well as capable of inspiring the advancement of learning and reaching out to all persons without discrimination;
• Be of sound health and pleasant disposition, high integrity, strong moral character to inspire and maintain discipline among staff and students and not been convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction or by an Administrative Panel;

Conditions of Service

• The appointment will be for one term of five (5) years only, while salary and allowances shall be as applicable to the post of Vice-Chancellor in the Imo State University system and as may be determined by the Imo State Government from time to time.

Job Title: Graduate / Research Assistant

Location: Imo

Qualification

• A good Bachelor’s Degree (with a minimum Second Class Upper Division). This is a training position and complete their Master’s degree within two years of their appointment.

Deadline: 26th October, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are advised to arrange all application documents (including application cover letters, CV, and copies of academic and professional certificates, etc) in one document and submit a single PDF file to: vc@uaes.edu.ng , gov@imostate.gov.ng In addition, ten (10) hard copies of applications, CV and credentials should be sent in one envelope marked with the position applied for, to:
The Registrar,
University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences,
Umuagwo, Imo State.

Note

• All applicants are advised to convert all their documents (including application cover letters, detailed CVs (containing email addresses, telephone numbers and Zoom Ids, among others) and copies of academic and professional certificates, among others) to PDF. All applicants are to save their PDF documents with their Names (first and surname) and position applied for (For example, Chinedu Oguaghamba Graduate / Research Assistant).
• All applicants are to provide valid e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of their referees. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via their email addresses, telephone numbers, and/or Zoom Ids.