The National Universities Commission (NUC), Nigeria’s apex regulatory agency for university education, has announced job vacancies at its headquarters located at No. 26, Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama District, P.M.B. 237, Garki, Abuja. The Commission confirmed that applications are now open to suitably qualified Nigerians to fill positions across different cadres.
According to the notice, the vacant positions fall under three main categories: Officer Cadre, Confidential Secretary Cadre, and Clerical and Auxiliary Staff Cadre. Under the Officer Cadre, available roles include Senior Officer (CONTISS 9), Trainee/Officer I (CONTISS 8), and Trainee Officer II (CONTISS 7). The Confidential Secretary Cadre has an opening for Confidential Secretary I (CONTISS 7). The Clerical and Auxiliary Staff Cadre includes Assistant Cameraman (CONTISS 5), Data Processing Assistant (CONTISS 5), Artisan/Craftsman roles such as Carpenter, Plumber, Electrician, and Air-conditioning Mechanic (CONTISS 4 or CONTISS 3), Lift Operator (CONTISS 4 or CONTISS 3), and Motor Driver/Mechanic (CONTISS 4 or CONTISS 3).
The Commission stated, “Application is open to all eligible Nigerian citizens from the ages of 18 to 50 and are required to possess appropriate qualifications, competencies, skills, and orientation. NYSC discharge or exemption certificate, digital skills, and computer literacy shall be required for applicants for CONTISS 7-9.”
For the Senior Officer (CONTISS 9), applicants must possess a Ph.D. degree in disciplines relevant to the Commission’s mandate or a Master’s degree with at least four years of post-qualification cognate experience. A first degree with at least six years of cognate experience may also be accepted, with additional professional qualifications considered an advantage.
For Trainee/Officer I (CONTISS 8), candidates must hold a Master’s degree in relevant fields or a first degree plus at least three years of cognate experience. Trainee Officer II (CONTISS 7) requires a first degree in relevant disciplines, with professional qualifications serving as an advantage.
In the Confidential Secretary Cadre, applicants for Confidential Secretary I (CONTISS 7) must possess at least a Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Studies plus three years of post-qualification cognate experience.
For the Assistant Cameraman (CONTISS 5), a National Diploma in Cinematography or Mass Communication is required, with experience seen as an added benefit. A Data Processing Assistant (CONTISS 5) must have at least a National Diploma in fields relevant to the Commission’s work, with cognate experience also viewed as an advantage.
The Artisan/Craftsman roles under CONTISS 4 or CONTISS 3 require at least an ‘O’ Level Certificate or equivalent, with Class II/III Trade Test Certificates in the specific trade. Technical training and cognate experience are considered an advantage. Lift Operator applicants must have a First School Leaving Certificate, with technical training in lift operation seen as an added benefit. Motor Driver/Mechanic applicants are expected to hold at least an ‘O’ Level Certificate or equivalent, a Class II/III Trade Test Certificate for Motor Mechanic Work, and a valid Class ‘C’ Driving License. Experience is also considered an advantage.
The Commission emphasized that the method of application is strictly online. “Interested and eligible applicants are to visit careers.nuc.edu.ng or visit the Commission’s official website at www.nuc.edu.ng, navigate to Careers Portal (at the top right corner of the page) to access the portal and submit their applications not later than six weeks from the date of this advertisement,” the statement read.
It added, “Application is free, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next phase of the recruitment exercise.”