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

Qualification and Experience
Must possess at least Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in either Engineering or Science in any of the core programmes of the Institute, The possession of a higher Degree such as Phi) will be an added advantage
Must be a member of any relevant professional body;
Must have a minimum of 20 years post graduate cognate experience, 10 of which should preferably be in the Oil/Gas and Allied Industry and five 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;
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;
Must be a courageous team builder/player and have ability to manage a multi-cultural and diverse academic community;
Should have a clearly defined strategy for the achievement of the Institute’s vision;
Should not be more that 55 years of age by 31st December, 2015.
Terms of appointment and Conditions of Service
The appointment of the Principal/Chief Executive is for a term of four years in the first instance and renewable subject to satisfactory performance and other statutory conditions for another four (4) years and no more. The salary is consolidated 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
26th July, 2015.

Method of Application
Applicants are required to submit 10 hard copies of their applications and detailed curriculum Vitae including credentials and names and addresses of three (3) referees, (one of whom must be the present supervisor) by registered courier company to:

The Chairman of the Governing Council,
Petroleum Training Institute (PTI),
C/O DPR Zonal Office,
No. 7 Sylvester Ugo Crescent,
Jabi, Abuja.

The Referees should forward the Confidential Report directly by registered courier to the Chairman of the Governing Council of the Institute at the address above. The envelope for the confidential report should be clearly marked “CONFIDENTIAL REPORT” at the top right hand corner.

Applicants must be ready to support every claim with documentary evidence where applicable and bring the originals of their credentials if invited for interview.

The candidates who responded to the earlier advert should also re-apply in compliance with the new guidelines stated above.