National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) 2020 recruitment: Secretary and Director, Legal positions

A parastatal of the Federal Government of Nigeria, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) was set up under Section 1 of the National Broadcasting Commission Act, Cap. NII, Laws of the Federation, 2004. It is charged, among other things, with overseeing the regulation and control of broadcasting in the country.

In accordance with Section 5, Subsection 7 of the National Broadcasting Commission Act, Cap N11, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, the commission is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacancies below.

Vacancy: Secretary to the Commission

Duty station: Abuja

Role overview

  • The office holder will maintain the Commission’s records and correspondence and perform other duties assigned from time to time by the Commission or the Director General.

Eligibility and qualifications

Applicants for the post must meet the following conditions:

  • A minimum of a Master’s degree in any Social Sciences discipline is required; a PhD will be an advantage. Candidates must also have at least 20 years’ post-bachelor’s degree experience, including no fewer than five years at Directorate level, and must be older than 40 at the time of application.
  • Proficiency in media, information and communication technology is mandatory.
  • Solid knowledge and experience in mass media, particularly broadcasting, will count in the applicant’s favour. Evidence of membership in reputable professional bodies within Nigeria and abroad is required. The applicant must also demonstrate initiative and vision, with the ability to keep pace with the rapid development of the broadcasting ecosystem.
  • The candidate should be fair, principled and dynamic, possess an unblemished reputation and not be financially embarrassed.
  • Candidates must provide a government hospital certificate confirming that they are in strong physical and mental condition.

Appointment terms and conditions of service

The appointment runs for four years and may be renewed. The position carries the salary and benefits associated with the office.

Vacancy: Director, Legal to the Commission

Duty station: Abuja

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Role overview

  • The Director, Legal will oversee all legal matters, guide the Commission on its legal activities and handle prosecutions in court connected with the Commission’s legal matters.

Eligibility and qualifications

Candidates must satisfy the following requirements:

  • A minimum of a Master’s degree in Law and at least 20 years’ post-bachelor’s degree experience are required. The candidate must be above 40 years old when applying.
  • The applicant must not rank below Deputy Director and should have a fair understanding of broadcast rights. Experience in legal matters related to broadcasting will be an advantage.
  • Applicants must be impartial, of sound moral character and dynamic, with an impeccable reputation and must not be financially embarrassed.
  • Familiarity and experience with the mass media, particularly broadcasting, will count in the applicant’s favour.
  • A government hospital must certify that the candidate is physically and mentally fit.

Appointment terms and conditions of service

The appointment is for four years and is renewable. The salary and other entitlements attached to the office apply.

Application deadline

1st September, 2020.

How to apply

Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit six (6) typewritten copies of their application. Each application must include a CD containing an electronic copy of the Curriculum Vitae (CV), photocopies of credentials, functional telephone numbers and an email address.

Forward completed applications to:

Ag. Chairman, Establishment Committee,
National Broadcasting Commission,
No. 26, Ibrahim Taiwo Street, Asokoro District,
P.O.Box 5747, Abuja.

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