The Federal Polytechnic Ohodo (FEDPOD), located in Enugu State, Nigeria, is a newly established institution situated in the Ohodo community, approved by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, this polytechnic aims to provide quality technical education to the people of Enugu State and beyond. While relatively new, the institution is committed to upholding high educational standards and contributing to national development.
The Federal Polytechnic Ohodo is striving to train technologists and technicians as well as administrators that will provide management skills required to drive industries and other commercial enterprises to meet the needs, aspirations and the development of our diverse economy. It is being positioned to offer students the best training that will prepare them to be self-employed and employers of labour upon graduation.
We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below which will become vacant on March, 2026:
Job Title: Polytechnic Librarian
Location: Ohodo, Enugu
Responsibilties
- The Polytechnic Librarian is the Chief Library officer and shall be responsible to the Rector for the administration of the Polytechnic Library and the co-ordination of the library services in the teaching units of the Polytechnic.
- He/she is one of the Principal officers of the Polytechnic. In addition to proven experience in library management and leadership,
- The successful candidate must have a demonstrable passion for academic endeavours and must also be credible.
Qualifications and Experience
The candidate for the post must possess the following qualifications and qualities:
- Master’s Degree from a recognized institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science, while possession of doctorate degree (Ph.D.) will be an added advantage;
- Have a minimum of Second Class lower division degree or a minimum of Lower Credit in Higher National Diploma (HND) in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognized institution; Minimum of eighteen (18) years cognate experience in tertiary institutions, at least ten (10) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution;
- Currently on the rank of a Chief Librarian from the Polytechnic sector with not less than Five (5) years’ experience on the rank;
- Demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in library policy formulation, good human relation and
positive managerial attributes; - Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies in Library recognized by Federal Government;
- Provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as presentation of invited papers at educational/library conferences, seminars and workshops;
- 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;
- Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital); and
- Proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
- Not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at March, 2026.
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 the Federal Government.
Application Closing Date
21st July, 2025.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send twenty (20) copies each of their typed written application letter and curriculum vitae, attaching photocopies of all relevant documents to their applications, giving the details in the following order:
- Full Names (Surname First and underlined)
- Date and Place of Birth
- State of Origin and Local Government Area
- Nationality and how acquired Marital Status
- Current postal address including telephone number and email address
- Educational institutions attended with dates
- Academic and professional qualifications obtained with dates
- Membership of professional bodies / Associations
- Honours and Distinctions (if any)
- Conferences attended and papers presented with dates
- Previous Employer(s) and Post(s) held with dates
- Present Employment to include Status, Duties and any other relevant experience
- A Statement of own Vision for the Polytechnic (20 copies)
- Other activities outside current employment
- Names and addresses of three (3) referees (Employer, Educational and Personal), who should be able to attest to the candidate’s claims of high academic and managerial capabilities as well as to the candidate’s notable uprightness.
Applications are to be submitted in sealed envelopes and marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF BURSAR” at the top left- hand corner and addressed to:
The Registrar,
The Federal Polytechnic Ohodo,
PMB 01801, Enugu,
Enugu State.
Note
- Names and addresses of three (3) referees (Employer, Educational and Personal), who are to forward confidential reports directly to “The Registrar, The Federal Polytechnic Ohodo, Enugu State”.
- Additional Information: Applicants will be required to produce originals of their certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted.
- Late application will not be entertained and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.