NIGERIA FRENCH VILLAGE VACANCY

THE NIGERIAN FRENCH LANGUAGE VILLAGE
(Inter-University centre for French Studies)
P.M.B 1011 Ajara-Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria

SENIOR STAFF VACANCIES
The Nigeria French Language Village is Nigeria’s Inter-University centre for French studies, established by the Federal Government of Nigeria to cater primarily for undergraduate students of French in tertiary institution. It s an autonomous institution operating under the ambit of the National universities commission (NUC)


Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the under listed positions

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF AUDIT (CONTISS 14)
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
A Bachelor of Science Degree or HND with honours in accounting from a recognized institution
Advanced degree in Accounting / Management / Finance / Economics / Statistics is an added advantage
Full membership of professionally recognized Accounting body is indispensable
Candidates must be between 45-50 years old

EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 12 years post qualification experience preferably in an educational environment, similar to that of a university is required

The deputy director of Audits is the administrative head of Audit Unit. He is directly responsible to the Director-General for Internal Audit and other allied duties on daily basis

DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES (CONTISS 15)
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
A first degree with honours in Medicine (MBBS or MBChB) from a recognized University
Evidence of one yeas horsemanship
Evidence of participation in the Youth Service Corps (NYSC) or a certificate of exemption from NYSC
Possess of full registration with medical and Dental Council of Nigeria
Fellowship of the West African College of Physicians
Medical College or its equivalent in family medicine, General practice or
Post graduate degree in relevant similar discipline
Working knowledge of French Language is required
Candidates must be between 45-50 years old

EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 15 years cognate experience, preferably in hospital/health care administration of an educational environment similar to that of a university

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / READER
(A) Francophone And African Literature} (CONUASS 06)
(B) Linguistics In French / Applied Linguistics In French} (CONUASS 06)

REQUIREMENT AND QUALIFICATION
Exceptional teaching ability
Ability to initiate and supervise research
Adequate experience including, where applicable, membership of relevant professional bodies
Outstanding research/scholarly publications (15)
Administrative ability and competence
Evidence of leadership in research and postgraduate supervision
Candidate should possess at least a good B.A degree French/French Linguistics with a minimum of 2nd class (lower)
A master’s degree in Francophone literature; linguistics / Applied linguistics
A Ph.D in literature; linguistics / Applied linguistics in French
Must have not less than nine (9) years cognate experience in the University or a similar educational environment
Must have experience of ample publication in recognized journals and ability to lead research

BASIC COMPETENCE REQUIREMENT FOR ALL POSITIONS
It is to be noted that for any of the position above the ideal candidate must be someone with following skills and competence
Good team player – able to effectively coordinate the activates of a department
Excellent communication skills
Good interpersonal relations skills
Ability to work with limited supervision
Ability to coordinate diverse but relevant activities and projects
Ability to work under pressure
Good presentation and advocacy skills
Good interpersonal skills
Good knowledge of ICT software e.g Microsoft office package
Proven professional competence and enviable administrative pedigree
The candidate must be diligent, forthright but diplomatic
Ability to initiate proactive policies geared at propelling the French Village forward

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Application letters with photocopies of relevant supporting documents should be submitted in ten (10) copies along with ten (10) copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae containing the following information:

Name in full
Place and date of birth
Home address
Present postal address and phone No
Nationality at birth
Present Nationality
State of origin
Marital status
Number and ages of children
Academic and professional qualifications
Working experience (up to present status, grade and salary, photocopy of last slips should be attached)
Proposed date of availability for duties, if appointed

Applications with supporting documents are to be sent by registered post or handed directly to:
The Registrar
Nigeria French Language Village
P.M.B 1011, Ajara – Badagry
Lagos State

CLOSING DATE: 24th January, 2011 from the date of publication

Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted