Director of Works, Services & Physical Planning at Wesley University of Science and Technology

Wesley University of Science and Technology, Undo, (WUSTO) is a licensed private University with the core value of seeking excellence, intellectual freedom of expression, integrity and high moral values. The mission of the University is to provide enabling environment for effective teaching and research in cutting-edge Science and Technology for sustainable development. The goals and aspiration of the Wesley University of Science and Technology, Ondo are to produce self-reliant and responsible citizens and graduates with the right perception of the needs of the society. The University commenced academic activities in 2008.

The Governing Council of Wesley University of Science and Technology, Ondo, hereby invites applications for the posts of Director of Works, Services & Physical Planning

For the posts, the University seeks candidates with vision, proven academic distinction, managerial ability, integrity and transparency in private and public life. The right candidates should also have ability to develop linkages with the external communities to support the emerging needs of the University, command respect and engender cooperation and loyalty of staff and students of the University. All candidates must also be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Job Title: Director of Works, Services & Physical Planning
Location: Ondo

Job Description
The Director of Works, Services and Physical Planning shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the Planning, maintenance and rehabilitation of physical facilities and grounds of the University.

Qualifications & Experience

• A good honours degree in Civil/Structural Engineering registrable with COREN with at least fifteen (15) years post-qualification experience or Professional Masters Degree in Architecture registrable with Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) with at least fifteen (15) years post-qualification experience.
• MBA Degree or M.Sc. in Building or Facilities Management, together with managerial experience will be an added advantage. Candidate must also have experience in supervising or coordinating the work of professional facility managers.
• Evidence of registration with the relevant professional bodies will be added advantage.

Condition of Service
Wesley University of Science and Technology, Ondo runs a remuneration package which is comparable to what obtains in Federal Universities and as approved from time to time by the Governing Council of the University. Candidates will be entitied to the privileges, benefits and associated prerequisites as are obtainable in the Nigerian University System.

Application Closing Date
28th May, 2013

Method of Application
Candidates are requested to submit thirty (30) type-written copies of their applications (including credentials and curriculum vitae) giving the following information:

• Post for which application is being sought
• Full name
• Phone Number(s) including Mobile
• E-mail address
• Date of birth
• Place of birth
• Nationality and State of origin
• Religion
• Current postal address
• Marital status
• Number and ages of children
• Institutions attended with dates
• Qualifications obtained with dates
• Academic Honours and Membership of Professional bodies
• Statement of Experience including full details of former and present posts with salaries and dates
• Evidence of proficiency in ICT (packages and capabilities)
• Societal Linkages
• List of publications, including in what Journals they are published (where applicable)
• Other activities outside current employment.
• Proposed date of availability for duties, if appointed.
• Names and addresses of three Referees, one of whom must be in position to supply applicant’s academic and/or professional reference.
• Signature and date.

Mode of Submission of Application
Each application should include (30) copies of the applicants Vision for The University in the next 5 (five) years with particular reference to the position applied for.

The Three referees must be requested by the applicant to forward directly to The Vice-Chancellor, a confidential report on The candidate’s character, academic and managerial competencies in a properly sealed envelope marked “[Position Applied for]: Referee’s Report” at the top left corner of the envelope.

All applications shall be submitted under confidential cover 28th May, 2013 and addressed to:
The Vice-Chancellor,
Wesley University of Science and Technology, Ondo
Ondo-Ife Road.
P. M. B. 507, Ondo, Ondo State.

Electronic copy of the application and curriculum vitae should also be e-mailed to wustondo_vc@yahoo.com