ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF BURSAR

DELTA STATE POLYTECHNIC

AZAGBA-OGWASHI-UKU ROAD, P.M.B. 1030, OGWASHI – UKU

Website: www.mydspg.edu.ng

ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF BURSAR

PREAMBLE

The Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the post of the BURSAR of Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, which will become vacant on 1^st August, 2023.

THE BURSAR

The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the Polytechnic. He/She is responsible to the Rector for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the Polytechnic. He/she is one of the Principal Officers of the Polytechnic. He/she heads the Bursary Department and the Custodian of the Polytechnic Finances.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The Candidate for the post must possess the following qualification and qualities:

1. First degree with at least a second class lower division or Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least a lower credit in Accountancy or Finance related courses from a recognized institution of higher learning;

1. 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;

• Registration with ICAN or ANAN;

1. Currently on the rank one level below the Bursar (i.e. Chief Accountant or Deputy Bursar or Deputy Director, Audit as the case may be) for a period NOT less than five (5) years in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution;

1. Proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills and accounting packages;

2023. Not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at 1^st August, 2023.

• Demonstrate evidence of strong financial and administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in financial policy formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attributes;

• Knowledgeable in the Financial Rules and Regulations of the Polytechnic system;

1. Person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest;

1. Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital).

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT AND CONDITION OF SERVICE

The appointment is for a 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 Delta State Government.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Applicants are required to submit typed written copies of their application letter, curriculum vitae and attach photocopies of all relevant documents to their applications (twenty (20) copies), giving the details in the following order:

1. Full Names (Surname first and underlined)
2. Date and Place of Birth

iii.        State of Origin and Local Government Area

1. Nationality and how acquired
2. Marital Status
3. Current Postal Address including telephone number and email address

vii.       Educational Institutions attended with dates

viii.      Academic and Professional qualifications obtained with dates

1. Membership of Professional Bodies/Association
2. Honours and Distinctions (if any)
3. Academic/Scholarly publications

xii.       Conferences attended and papers presented with dates

xiii.      Previous Employer(s) and Post(s) with dates

xiv.      Present Employment to include status, duties and any other relevant experience

1. Statement of own vision for the Polytechnic (20 copies)

xvi.      Other activities outside current employment

xvii.     Names and addresses of three (3) Referees – (Employer, Educational and Personal) who are to forward Confidential Reports directly to the Registrar, Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku. 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted.

1. Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked ‘APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF BURSAR’ at the top left hand corner addressed to:

THE REGISTRAR

DELTA STATE POLYTECHNIC,

P.M.B. 1030,

OGWASHI-UKU.

CLOSING DATE

Applications are to reach the Office of the Registrar not later than six (6) weeks from the date of this publication.

Please, note that late application will not be entertained and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

SIGNED

MRS. FLORENCE N. NWEKE

REGISTRAR