Senior Officer at The National Universities Commission (NUC)

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The National Universities Commission was established in 1962 as an advisory agency in the Cabinet Office. However, in 1974, it became a statutory body and the first Executive Secretary, in the person of Prof. Jibril Aminu, was appointed.

The National Universities Commission (NUC) is a parastatal under the Federal Ministry of Education (FME). The Commission has a Governing Council; its Executive Secretary is Prof. Yusufu Abdullahi Ribadu FCVSN, who assumed the duty of overseeing the activities of the Commission in December 2024.

The National Universities Commission (NUC), Nigeria’s apex regulatory agency for university education, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the positions below at its headquarters in Abuja:

Job Title: Senior Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Cadre: Officer

Job Description

  • Identifying and facilitating innovations and best practices in the Nigerian University System

Requirements

  • PhD Degree in disciplines relevant to the Commission’s mandate or
  • Master’s degree plus at least four years’ post-qualification cognate experience or
  • First degree plus at least six years’ post-qualification cognate experience
  • Application is open to all eligible Nigerian citizens between the ages of 18 to 50 and are required to possess appropriate qualifications, competencies, skills, and orientation.
  • NYSC discharge/exemption certificate, digital skills and computer literacy are required.
  • Possession of additional professional qualifications shall be an advantage.

Salary
CONTISS 9.

 

Job Title: Trainee / Officer I

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Cadre: Officer

Job Description

  • Collecting, collating and analyzing timely and up-to-date data on Nigerian Universities.

Requirements

  • Masters degree in disciplines relevant to the Commission’s mandate or
  • First degree plus at least three years’ post-qualification cognate experience.
  • 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/exemption certificate, digital skills and computer literacy are required.

Salary
CONTISS 8.

 

Job Title: Confidential Secretary I

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Job Summary

  • Providing secretarial services including diary management, word processing, document organisation, and related tasks

Requirements

  • Applicants must possess at least a Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Studies, plus at least three years post-qualification cognate experience.
  • NYSC discharge/exemption certificate, digital skills and computer literacy shall be required for applicants.

Salary
CONTISS 7.

 

Job Title: Assistant Cameraman 

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Job Summary

  • Performing routine photographic duties under supervision, including coverage of official activities for publications and records

Requirements

  • Applicants must possess at least a National Diploma in either Cinematography or Mass Communication from a recognised institution. Cognate experience shall be an advantage.

Salary
CONTISS 5.

 

Job Title: Data Processing Assistant

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Job Summary

  • Accurately input, update, and maintain information in databases, spreadsheets, or information management systems

Requirements

  • Applicants must possess at least a National Diploma in fields relevant to the Commission’s mandate. Cognate experience shall be an advantage.

Salary
CONTISS 5.

 

Job Title: Artisan / Craftsman (Carpenter)

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Cadre: Clerical and Auxiliary Staff

Job Description

  • Performing duties that require fabrication, processing, installation, maintenance, repairs, or inspection of buildings, furniture, electric-mechanical systems, mobile and stationary machines, and other materials and equipment in specific fields.

Requirements

  • Applicants must possess at least 'O' Level Certificate or its equivalent, Class II/III Trade Test Certificate in the appropriate trade.
  • Technical training and cognate experience on the subject matter shall be an advantage.
  • 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.

Salary
CONTISS 4 or CONTISS 3

 

Job Title: Trainee / Officer II

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Cadre: Officer

Job Description

  • Collecting and interpreting data for use by senior officers, Making submissions and preparing draft memoranda, speeches and official correspondence

Requirements

  • A first degree in disciplines relevant to the Commission’s mandate
  • 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/exemption certificate, digital skills and computer literacy are required.

Salary
CONTISS 7.

 

Job Title: Artisan / Craftsman (Plumber)

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Cadre: Clerical and Auxilliary Staff

Job Description

  • Performing duties that require fabrication, processing, installation, maintenance, repairs, or inspection of buildings, furniture, electric-mechanical systems, mobile and stationary machines, and other materials and equipment in specific fields.

Requirements

  • Applicants must possess at least 'O' Level Certificate or its equivalent, Class II/III Trade Test Certificate in the appropriate trade.
  • Technical training and cognate experience on the subject matter shall be an advantage.
  • 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.

Salary
CONTISS 4 or CONTISS 3

 

Job Title: Artisan / Craftsman (Electrician)

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Cadre: Clerical and Auxilliary Staff

Job Description

  • Performing duties that require fabrication, processing, installation, maintenance, repairs, or inspection of buildings, furniture, electric-mechanical systems, mobile and stationary machines, and other materials and equipment in specific fields.

Requirements

  • Applicants must possess at least 'O' Level Certificate or its equivalent, Class II/III Trade Test Certificate in the appropriate trade.
  • Technical training and cognate experience on the subject matter shall be an advantage.
  • 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.

Salary
CONTISS 4 or CONTISS 3

 

Job Title: Artisan / Craftsman (Air-conditioning Mechanic)

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Cadre: Clerical and Auxiliary Staff

Job Description

  • Performing duties that require fabrication, processing, installation, maintenance, repairs, or inspection of buildings, furniture, electric-mechanical systems, mobile and stationary machines, and other materials and equipment in specific fields.

Requirements

  • Applicants must possess at least ‘O’ Level Certificate or its equivalent, Class II/III Trade Test Certificate in the appropriate trade.
  • Technical training and cognate experience on the subject matter shall be an advantage.
  • Application is open to all eligible Nigerian citizens between the ages of 18 to 50 and are required to possess appropriate qualifications, competencies, skills, and orientation.

Salary Grade
CONTISS 4 or CONTISS 3.

 

Job Title: Lift Operator

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Cadre: Clerical and Auxiliary Staff

Job Description

  • Operating the lifts in the Commission, performing simple maintenance jobs on the lifts.

Requirements

  • Applicants must possess at least a First School Leaving Certificate.
  • Technical training and cognate experience in the operation of lifts shall be an advantage.
  • Application is open to all eligible Nigerian citizens between the ages of 18 to 50 and are required to possess appropriate qualifications, competencies, skills, and orientation.

Salary Grade
CONTISS 4 or CONTISS 3.

 

Job Title: Motor Driver / Mechanic

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Cadre: Clerical and Auxiliary Staff

Job Description

  • Driving assigned vehicles with care and caution, Maintaining records of fuel and lubrication consumption of the vehicle.

Requirements

  • Applicants must possess at least an ‘O’ Level Certificate or its equivalent, Class II/III Trade Test Certificate for Motor Mechanic Work, plus a valid Class ‘C’ Driving license.
  • Cognate experience shall be an advantage.
  • Application is open to all eligible Nigerian citizens between the ages of 18 to 50 and are required to possess appropriate qualifications, competencies, skills, and orientation.

Salary Grade
CONTISS 4 or CONTISS 3.

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Application Deadline 5th November, 2025.

Important Instructions and Notice

  • Before you continue:
    • Please use your valid email address and phone number as they will be used for all communication.
    • Ensure that your National Identity Number (NIN) is correct (11 digits).
    • Upload accurate details. False information may lead to disqualification.
    • Password must be at least 6 characters long and should not be shared with anyone.
    • All fields marked with * are mandatory.
  • Application is FREE, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next phase of the recruitment exercise.
  • For Support, send an email to: careers@nuc.edu.ng

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