ABU Press Managing Director job vacancy

Ahmadu Bello University Press Limited, Zaria, has opened applications for the post of Managing Director.

The Board of Directors called for suitably qualified and interested persons to apply for the role. The post places the successful applicant at the head of the company's daily work; the office holder will report directly to the Board of Directors.

The role

The Managing Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the company.

The person in that seat will handle the day-to-day operations of ABU Press Limited and report to the Board of Directors.

Qualities required

Applicants must show clear strength in leadership and management.

The Board stated that each applicant must have:

• A proven record of success in driving progressive organisational change and development
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• A proven record of management ability, including experience in finance organisational development and team leadership
• Clear competence in developing and carrying out strategic initiatives, policies and procedures

Qualification and experience

Applicants must meet the stated academic and work requirements.

The Board listed the following:

• HND in Printing Technology or a good honours degree in Production Management, Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing or other printing and publishing related fields
• A relevant postgraduate degree or diploma will count as an added advantage
• Computer skills and application
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Professional Printers of Nigeria or the Institute of Printing of Nigeria
• At least fifteen years of related work experience
• At least five years in a senior management position in a leading modern printing and publishing company

Tenure and conditions of service

The appointment is for five years in the first instance.

The term may be renewed for a second and final term, subject to satisfactory performance.

The notice also states that the pay and service conditions follow what applies to the post of Managing Director under the staff conditions of service of ABU Press Limited.

How to apply

Qualified and interested applicants are required to submit fifteen copies each of:

• Application letter
• Comprehensive curriculum vitae
• Photocopies of relevant credentials

All documents must be placed under confidential cover in a sealed envelope marked:

"Post of Managing Director, ABU Press Limited"

The envelope should be addressed to:

The Registrar and Secretary to the Council
Ahmadu Bello University
PMB 1045, Zaria
Kaduna State

Referee reports

Each applicant is to request three referees to send reports under confidential cover.

The reports should be forwarded to:

The Registrar and Secretary to Council
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria

Closing date

All applications and referee reports must be submitted not later than four weeks from the date of publication.

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