Apply for Edo State Government Recruitment 2025
About the Recruitment
Edo State, located in Nigeria’s South-South geopolitical zone, operates a government structure comprising executive, legislative, and judicial branches. As of November 12, 2024, the state is led by Governor Monday Okpebholo, with Dennis Idahosa serving as Deputy Governor. The Edo State House of Assembly, a unicameral legislature with 24 members, enacts laws and oversees the executive branch. The judiciary, headed by Chief Judge Daniel Okungbowa, interprets laws and administers justice. The state government emphasizes technological advancement, having transitioned to fully digital operations to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
Summary
- Organization: Edo State Government
- Job Title: Recruitment
- Location: Edo State
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND/MSC
A. Graduate Vacancies
Candidates for the posts must possess the required qualifications, experience and skills specified below.
General Requirements:
Candidates applying as experience professional must possess the minimum academic and professional requirements for each role as stated below.
- A minimum of a second-class lower Bachelor’s degree and Candidate must have completed the mandatory NYSC program (where applicable)
- Additional educational or professional qualifications may
- be an added advantage. Candidate must also be computer literate
- technology savvy
- possess good interpersonal and leadership skills and be able to work effectively in teams.
- Candidates applying as experienced professionals must not be more than 40 years of age by
- 31st January, 2025.
- Candidates applying for GL. 10 jobs must not have been more than 40 years of age by 31st January, 2025.
- Successful Candidates will work in a Ministry that offers a robust, challenging, diverse working culture that values teamwork and leverages technology in delivering high quality services to the people of Edo State.
Responsibilities:
- Contributing to the implementation of the Transformation Agenda
- Participate through teamwork in contributing to the goals and objectives of the Ministry they are assigned.
Quantity Surveyor I, GL 09 : Job Code: QS09
- (i) First degree from a recognized University in Quantity Surveying or their equivalent registrable with the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (N. I. Q.S); and any of the following
- (ii) A pass in the final examination of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
- (iii) A pass in the final examination of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
- (iv) Must have at least 3 years post qualification cognate experience
- (v) Candidate must not be more than 35 years of age by 31st January, 2025
Higher Technical Officer (Quantity Survey Cadre) GL. 08 Job Code: HTO08
- (i) Higher National Diploma (HND) in Quantity Survey from a recognized Institution
- registrable with the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (N. I. Q. S);
- (ii) Candidate must not be more than 35 years of age by 31st January, 2025
Architect I, GL 09 Job Code: AI09
- (i) A Master of Science degree from a recognized University in Architecture also recognized by the Architect Registration Council of Nigeria (ACRON); and any of the following
- (ii) A pass in the final examination of the Nigeria Institute of Architect (N. I. A)
- (iii) A pass in the final 1 examination of the Royal Institute of British Architect (R. I.B. A)
- (iv) Professionally Certified with A. C. R. O. N
- (v) Two (2) years post qualification cognate experience
- (vi) Candidate must not be more than 35 years of age by 31st January, 2025
Senior Architect, GL 10 Job Code: SA10
- (i) A Master of Science degree from a recognized University in Architecture also recognized by the Architect Registration Council of Nigeria (A. C. R. O. N); and any of the following
- (ii) A pass in the final examination of the Nigeria Institute of Architect (N. I. A)
- (iii) A pass in the final 1 examination of the Royal Institute of British Architect (R. I. B. A)
- (iv) Professionally Certified with A. C. R. O. N
- (v) Six (6) years post qualification cognate experience
- (vi) Candidate must not be more than 40 years of age by 31st January, 2025
Higher Technical Officer (Architecture) GL 08 Job Code: HTO(A)08
- (i) Higher National Diploma (HND) in Architecture from a recognized Institution or the Full Technological Certificate (Technician) of the City and Guilds of London Institute
- (ii) Must have at least four (4) years post qualification cognate experience
- (iii) Candidate must not be more than 35 years of age by 31st January, 2025
Senior Structural Engineer GL 10 Job Code: SSE10
- (i) First degree from a recognized University in Structural Engineering and has obtained registration with the Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria (COREN);
- (ii) Six (6) years post qualification cognate experience
- (iii) Candidate must not be more than 40 years of age by 31st January, 2025
Senior Civil Engineer GL 10 JobCode: SCE10
- (i) First degree from a recognized University in Civil Engineering and has obtained registration with the Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria (COREN);
- (ii) Six (6) years post qualification cognate experience
- (iii) Candidate must not be more than 40 years of age by 31st January, 2025
Building Officer I, GL 09 JobCode: BO09
- (i) A Master of Science Degree in Building or Building Technology from a recognized University; and any of the following
- (ii) Corporate Membership of the Nigerian Institute of Builders (MNIOB);
- (iii) Corporate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Builders, England (MCIOB)
- (iv) Corporate Membership of Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON);
- (v) Two (2) years post qualification cognate experience
- (vi) Candidate must not be more than 35 years of age by 31st January, 2025
Senior Technical Officer (Building) GL 09 Job Code: STO(B)09
- (i) Higher National Diploma (HND) in Building or Building Technology from a recognized Institution; and any of the following
- (ii) Three (3) years post qualification cognate experience
- (iii) Candidate must not be more than 35 years of age by 31st January, 2025
Legal Officer GL 10 Job Code: LO10
- (i) First degree from a recognized University in Law and legally qualified to practice as a Barrister and Solicitor in Nigeria;
- (ii) Applicants must have at least one year post call cognate experience.
- (iii) Candidate must not be more than 35 years of age by 31st January, 2025
Procurement Officer GL 09 Job Code: PO09
- (i) Degree in Marketing, Economics, Purchasing and Supply, Public Relations/Advertising, Business Admin/Management, Entrepreneurship and Capital Market.
- (ii) Three (3) years post qualification cognate experience
- (iii) Candidate must not be more than 35 years of age by 31st January, 2025
Higher Executive Officer (Procurement) GL. 08 Job Code: HEO(P)08
- (i) Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing, Economics, Purchasing and Supply, Public Relations/Advertising, Business Admin/Management, Entrepreneurship and Capital Market from a recognized Institution.
- (ii) Three (3) years post qualification cognate experience
- (iii) Candidate must not be more than 35 years of age by 31st January, 2025
Higher Stores Officer, GL 08 Job Code: HSO08
- (i) Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business Studies from a recognized Institution
- (ii) Membership of the Institute of Purchasing and Supply, London
- (iii) Intermediate Certificate of the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Accountants or Intermediate Certificate of the Institute of Costs and Management Accountants
- (iv) Three (3) years post qualification cognate experience
- (v) Candidate must not be more than 35 years of age by 31st January, 2025
Method of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates Should visit the Edo State Recruitment Portal at: https://jobs.edostate.gov.ng/senior-officer-cadre/ to complete the online application form.
Note:
- Candidates may only apply for 1 position on this advert.
- Multiple applications will
- result in disqualification.
- EDSG does not require candidates to make any payments to any person or organization in respect of this recruitment exercise.
- We are an equal opportunity employer and each candidate shall stand the same chance of gaining employment.
B. NON GRADUATES VACANCIES
General Requirements:
Candidates applying for technicians, and junior staff position must possess the minimum academic and professional requirements for each role as stated below.
- Candidates must also be computer literate
- Good interpersonal and leadership skills
- Be able to work effectively in teams.
- Candidates applying as for GL. 04 jobs must not have been more than 30 years of age by 31st January, 2025.
- Successful Candidates will work in a Ministry that offers a robust, challenging, diverse working culture that values teamwork and leverages technology in delivering high quality services to the people of Edo State.
Responsibilities:
- Contributing to the implementation of the Transformation Agenda
- Participate through teamwork in contributing to the goals and objectives of the Ministry they are assigned.
Store Keeper GL. 04 Job Code: SK04
- (i) West African School Certificate or Senior Secondary School Certificate, four (4) subjects obtained in one (1) sitting or five (5) subjects obtained in two (2) sittings.
- (ii) Candidate must not be more than 30 years of age by 31st January, 2025
Plumber GL. 04 Job Code: P04
- (i) First School Leaving Certificate (Primary 6) and a pass in the Federal Ministry of Labour Trade Test Class III in Plumbing; and
- (ii) Government Craft Certificate obtained from Government Trade Center posing Government Trade Test Class II.
- (iii) Candidate must not be more than 30 years of age by 31st January, 2025
Air Condition Technicians GL. 04 Job Code: ACT04
- (i) First School Leaving Certificate (Primary 6) and a pass in the Federal Ministry of Labour Trade Test Class III in Plumbing; and
- (ii) Government Craft Certificate obtained from Government Trade Center posing Government Trade Test Class II
- (iii) Candidate must not be more than 30 years of age by 31st January, 2025
Carpenter GL. 04 Job Code: C04
- (i) First School Leaving Certificate (Primary 6) and a pass in the Federal Ministry of Labour Trade Test Class III in Plumbing; and
- (ii) Government Craft Certificate obtained from Government Trade Center posing Government Trade Test Class II
- (iii) Candidate must not be more than 30 years of age by 31st January, 2025
Upholsterers GL. 04 Job Code: U04
- (i) First School Leaving Certificate (Primary 6) and a pass in the Federal Ministry of Labour Trade Test Class III in Plumbing; and
- (ii) Government Craft Certificate obtained from Government Trade Center posing Government Trade Test Class II
- (iii) Candidate must not be more than 30 years of age by 31st January, 2025
Method of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates Should visit the Edo State Recruitment Portal at: https://jobs.edostate.gov.ng/junior-officers-cadre/ to complete the online application form.
Note:
- Candidates may only apply for 1 position on this advert.
- Multiple applications will
- result in disqualification.
- EDSG does not require candidates to make any payments to any person or organization in respect of this recruitment exercise.
- We are an equal opportunity employer and each candidate shall stand the same chance of gaining employment.
Application Deadline
18th February, 2025.
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