FEDERAL MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Federal Secretariat, Abuja
Private Mail Bag 331, Abuja
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POST OF DIRECTOR GENERAL/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Nigerian to fill the Job post of the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI), Abuja. The Institute has the national mandate for Research and Development in Building and Road Research.
Conditions for Eligibility
To apply, a candidate must;
- Possess at least a Ph.D in Science and at least 15 years demonstrable Research experience in Science and Technology with verifiable background in Building and Road including service as Director (Research) in a Research Institute or its equivalent.
- Have had extensive relevant research experience as evidenced by at least 25 scientific publications in reputable local and international peer reviewed journals relevant to Building and Road Technology.
- Have obtained his/her first Degree/Higher National Diploma from a recognized Institution.
- Possession of experience in the Management of a Research Organization will be an added advantage.
- Demonstrable evidence of computer literacy is mandatory.
- Membership of local and international Professional bodies in the built environment as well as possession of patent rights in the Built Environment or related Sector will be an added advantage.
- Applicants who would have attained 60 years of age by 31st December, 2019 need not apply.
The successful candidate appointed as the substantive Director-General/CEO shall be responsible through the NBRRI Governing Board to the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology for the attainment of the mandate of the Institute.
The tenure of the post is 4 years but renewable based on performance:
Conditions of Service are as provided for Political, Public and Judicial Office Holders {Salaries and Allowances etc. (Amendment) Bill 2008} and applied to Federal Government Research Institute which may be modified from time to time by competent Federal Authorities.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified applicants should submit soft copy (on re-writable CD) and fifteen (15) hard copies of their application; current and detailed Curriculum Vitae accompanied with photocopies of credentials giving the following information;
a. Personal Particulars:
Full Name, Date and Place of Birth, State of Origin, Marital Status, Physical and electronic contact Addresses.
b. Educational Background:
Institutions attended with Dates, Qualifications obtained with Dates, Membership of Professional Bodies, Prizes, Distinctions/Awards obtained.
c. Work Experience:
Present Employer, Position and Salary;
Previous Positions held with Dates;
d. List of Publications (starting from the most recent) in reputable Scientific journals;
e. Leisure and spare time activities/hobbies;
f. Any other relevant information in support of application;
g. Names and addresses of three referees (not relations) who shall be able to testify to the applicant’s academic/professional competence as well as conduct and character and be ready to send their reports(s) directly to the Honourable Minister of Science and Technology within the valid period of submitting application.
Only short-listed applicants will be invited for interview:
Each applicant is to forward his/her application to:
The Honourable Minister,
Federal Ministry of Science and Technology,
New Federal Secretariat,
Phase II, ShehuShagari Way,
P.M.B. 331, Abuja.
To reach him not later than six (6) weeks from the date of this publication.
SIGNED