Job Description

Chief Youth Polytechnic Instructor

Requirements for Appointment

1. Served in the grade of Senior Youth Polytechnic Instructor for a minimum period of three (3) years;
2. Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Computer Studies/ Science; Information and Communication Technology; Electronics Engineering; Telecommunications Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Automotive Engineering; Instrumentation and Control Engineering; Industrial/ Construction Plant Engineering; Civil Engineering; Building and Construction; Refrigeration and Air Conditioning; Agriculture; Leather Technology/Foot ware; Animal Science; Hair Dressing and Beauty Therapy; Clothing; Fashion Design and Textile Technology; Food Technology; Institutional Management; Catering and Housekeeping; Carpentry & Joinery; Refrigeration and Air Conditioning; General Education (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Languages) and entrepreneurship or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
3. Supervisory skills course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
4. Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution; and
5. Demonstrated a high degree of administrative and professional competence.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Participating in formulation of educational plans, management, administration & development strategies for the Youth Polytechnic;
2. Coordinating curriculum development, implementation and evaluation;
3. Instructing in areas of specialization;
4. Guiding and supervising newly deployed Youth Polytechnic Instructors;
5. Co-coordinating setting, moderation and administering of examinations;
6. Carrying out research in relevant technical areas;
7. Ensuring proper utilization of training and learning resources in the Youth Polytechnic;
8. Liaising with relevant industries for trainee industrial attachments;
9. Coordinating and monitoring trainee progress reports;
10. Ensuring proper maintenance of inventory of tools, equipment and training materials;
11. Participating in preparation of recurrent and development expenditures for the Youth Polytechnic;
12. Supervising, training and developing staff.