The Governing Council of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron hereby announces that the position of Registrar of the Academy is vacant. In accordance with the provisions of the establishing Act, CAP M3 LFN 2010 (formerly, Decree No.16 of 1988 ) and in exercise of its powers as contained in Section 8 of the Act, the Governing Council wishes to commence the process of filling the vacancy.
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post.
Position: Registrar
Interested applicants are requested to note the following information.
The Academy
The Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron (MAN, Oron) has the unique privilege of being the first maritime training institution statutorily established in Nigeria. The Academy has the following functions:To admit and train the various levels of personnel required for running and operating ships of the merchant navy.To train technical manpower for ports, marine engineering, workshops, piloting and navigation, marine insurance, hydrography and other related services; andTo provide such other forms of instructions as the Academy may, from time to time, decide to undertake. The Academy is in the process of transforming into a degree awarding institution.Duties
The Registrar shall be responsible to the Rector for the day-to-day administration of the Academy and shall be the secretary of the Council, the Academic Board and other statutory Committees.Conditions of Service
The conditions of service of the Registrar shall include the following:Consolidated salary attached to the Office of the Registrar;Other fringe benefits attached to the Office of the Registrar as obtained in the conditions of service of the AcademyTenure of appointment of four (4) years from the date of appointment which may be renewed for a further four (4) years term only.Qualification & Experience
Candidates for the position of Registrar should possess a good honors degree from a recognized university plus, at least, 17 years cognate experience: or a holder of a Master’s Degree from a recognized university, plus at least 15 years cognate experience; or a holder of Doctorate degree plus, at least 12 years cognate experience. In the alternative, the candidate must possess a good honours degree from a recognized university and must have attained the position not lower than Deputy Registrar in a recognized tertiary institution.Membership of recognized professional bodies will be an added advantageThe Candidate
The Registrar shall be a person of high integrity and of strong moral character with excellent interpersonal relations. The person must be able to instill confidence in others and command the loyalty and respect of people. He/She must be in good health and must not be less than 45 years at assumption of duty.Method of ApplicationCandidates are required to submit:Twenty (20) copies of their Application/curriculum Vitae;A vision and mission statement for the Registry in not more than one thousand (1000) words; andEach candidate should request for their referees to forward references on their behalf direct to the Rector in hard copies, sealed and marked CONFIDENTIALClosing Date
Applications and referee’s reports should be enclosed in an envelope marked “REGISTRAR” at the top right hand corner and addressed to:
The Rector,
Maritime Academy Of Nigeria,
P.M.B, 1089, Oron,
Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Not later 9th July, 2014. Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.