NUC Opens Recruitment Portal for Senior Officer, 8 Other Positions

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has announced vacancies in nine positions at its headquarters in Abuja. It has therefore opened its career portal for interested and qualified Nigerians to apply. NUC is Nigeria’s topmost education agency that regulates the activities of all universities in the country.

The vacant positions include Senior Officer, Trainee/Officer I, Trainee Officer II, Confidential Secretary I, and Assistant Cameraman. Others are Data Processing Assistant, Artisans/Craftsman, Lift Operator, and Motor Driver/Mechanic.

Requirements for each of the positions:

Senior Officer (CONTISS 9)

Applicants for this position are required to possess a PhD in a relevant discipline or a Master’s degree with at least four years’ post-qualification cognate experience. Alternatively, first-degree holders are also encouraged to apply, provided they have at least six years’ post-qualification cognate experience. The successful candidate will be charged with the responsibility of identifying and facilitating innovations and best practices in the Nigerian University System.

Trainee/Officer I (CONTISS 8)

Responsibilities include collecting, collating, and analyzing timely and up-to-date data on Nigerian universities. Applicants must possess a Master’s degree in relevant disciplines or a first degree plus at least three years’ post-qualification cognate experience.

Trainee Officer II (CONTISS 7)

Roles: Collect and interpret data for use by senior officers, make submissions, and prepare draft memoranda, speeches, and official correspondence. Applicants must possess a university degree.

Confidential Secretary I (CONTISS 7)

Roles: Provide secretarial services such as diary management, word processing, document organization, and related tasks. Applicants must possess at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Secretarial Studies plus at least three years’ post-qualification cognate experience.

Assistant Cameraman (CONTISS 5)

Roles: Perform routine photographic duties under supervision, including coverage of official activities for publications and records. Applicants must possess at least a National Diploma in either Cinematography or Mass Communication.

Data Processing Assistant (CONTISS 5)

Roles: Accurately input, update, and maintain information in databases, spreadsheets, or information management systems. Applicants must possess at least a National Diploma. Cognate experience will be an added advantage.

Artisans/Craftsman (Carpenter, Plumber, Electrician, Air-conditioning Mechanic) (CONTISS 4 or CONTISS 3)

Roles: Perform duties that require fabrication, processing, installation, maintenance, repairs, or inspection of buildings, furniture, electromechanical systems, mobile and stationary machines, and other materials and equipment in specific fields.

Requirements:

Applicants must possess at least an ‘O’ Level Certificate or its equivalent, and Class II/III Trade Test Certificate in the appropriate trade. Technical training and cognate experience in the subject matter will be an advantage.

Lift Operator (CONTISS 4 or CONTISS 3)

Responsibilities: Operating the lifts in the Commission and performing simple maintenance jobs on the lifts. Applicants must possess at least a First School Leaving Certificate. Technical training and cognate experience in the operation of lifts will be an advantage.

Motor Driver/Mechanic (CONTISS 4 or CONTISS 3)

Responsibilities: Driving assigned vehicles with care and caution, and maintaining records of fuel and lubrication consumption.

Applicants must possess at least an ‘O’ Level Certificate or its equivalent, a Class II/III Trade Test Certificate for Motor Mechanic Work, plus a valid Class ‘C’ driver’s license. Relevant experience will be an advantage.

How to Apply

Filling the application is online. But you need to first sign up before you can fill and submit your application by following the steps below:

• Go to the NUC recruitment portal at: careers.nuc.edu.ng/register to create an account.
• You will need a valid email address, phone number, and your National Identity Number (NIN) to sign up.
• After signing up, go back to the vacancies page to select the position you are interested in.
• Upload your updated CV, academic and professional credentials (in a single file, PDF format), and your cover letter.
• Cross-check your application to ensure all details are accurate and error-free.
• Click on “Submit Application” and confirm your submission.
• You will be redirected to a single page showing your application and the details submitted.

That’s all. Wait for further notice.

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