The Federal Polytechnic, Idah is founded on the Philosophy of “TECHNOLOGY FOR SELF RELIANCE”. In other words, it is built to build job creators rather than job seekers. Since its establishment in 1977, the Polytechnic has been striving to keep faith with this vision with the view to meeting the aspirations and dreams of the founding fathers. The foregoing being a top priority, the Polytechnic is currently in another era of transformation with a six point plan of action: staff and student welfare and security, administrative and academic development; infrastructural development, pprudent management of financial resources and internal revenue generation.
The Polytechnic in History. The Federal Polytechnic, Idah is one of the seven Polytechnics established by the Federal Military Government under Decree No. 33 of July 1979. On Monday, 28th November, 1977, the Institution came to life with eleven (11) academic staff, nineteen (19) senior administrative members of staff, eighty-six (86) supporting members of staff as well as 220 pioneer students who were offered admission after a competive entrace examination.The Position
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 qualifications and qualities:
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 disciplines from a recognized institution of higher learning;
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
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
Proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills and accounting packages;not more than fifty-nine [59] years of age as at the assumption of duty
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
Provide evidence of membership of Professional body/bodies
Person who is not likely to pursue racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest
Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment; and Physically and Mentally fit [with evidence from a Government hospital].
Terms of Appointment
The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years in line with extant provisions.
Conditions Of Service
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 the Federal Government.