Principal & Chief Executive at the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI)

The Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), located in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State was set up with the objective of providing courses of instruction, training and research in oil and gas technology and to provide technicians and such other personnel normally required for the Oil and Gas Industry.

The Governing Council of the Institute hereby invites applications from suitably qualified Nigerians to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Principal & Chief Executive

Location: Warri, Delta State

Job Description
The Principal is the Chief Executive Officer responsible for the day-to-day running of the Institute and the successful achievement of its objectives.  The Principal reports to the Institute’s Governing Council.

Qualifications And Experience
Candidates for the position of Principal & Chief Executive:

• Must possess at least Bachelor’s, Master’s and/or Ph.D. Degrees in either Engineering, Science or related Social Sciences in any of the core programmes of the Institute;
• Must be a member of relevant professional bodies;
• Must have a minimum of 22 years post-graduation cognate experience, ten (10) of which should preferably be in the Oil/Gas Industry and seven (7) years in managerial position. Experience in an academic institution will be an added advantage;
• Must show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable academic journals;
• Should have entrepreneurial drive and ability to attract funds, research grants and mobilize other resources for the development of the Institute;
• Should demonstrate good ability and knowledge of Information and Communication Technology (ICT);
• Must have demonstrable ability to establish and sustain partnerships with the oil/gas industry and other critical Public Sector stakeholders;
• Must be aware and sensitive to the fast-changing training needs of the Oil/Gas Industry and be able to provide strategies to meet them;
• Must be a courageous team builder/player with good communication skills and have the ability to manage a multi-cultural and diverse community;
• Should have a clearly defined strategy for the achievement of the Institute’s vision;
• Must not be less than 50 years of age by 31st December, 2019.

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• The appointment of the Principal & Chief Executive is for a single term of five (5) years.
• The terms and conditions of service shall be as applicable in the Petroleum Training Institute and the appointee shall enjoy other benefits as may be approved from time to time by the Governing Council of the Institute.

Application Closing Date
27th January, 2021.