Director of Physical Planning at the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti

The Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State is one of the new universities established by the Federal Government in 2011, to ameliorate the problem of access to tertiary education in Nigeria, especially in states lacking federal university presence. The rationale for establishing the Federal University Oye-Ekiti includes, among others, responsive approach to global academic expectations and excellence, access to quality education, and to inculcate an attitude for lifelong learning.

In line with Federal Government approval, the university runs two campuses the main seat of the University at Oye-Ekiti and a second campus situated at Ikole-Ekiti. The four take-off faculties of the University are: The Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences, and of Science located at Oye-Ekiti together with the seat of administration, while the Faculties of Engineering Technology and of Agriculture are situated at Ikole-Ekiti. The students population of the University in its fourth session is about 2,300.

The Federal University Oye-Ekiti is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Physical Planning

Location: Ekiti

Position and Responsibility

• The Director of Physical Planning is responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the physical development of the University.
• Is responsible for the coordination and supervision of physical development of projects.
• Ensures quality and standard of structures in the University through proper advice and liaison with relevant bodies involved in the construction of all structures of the University.
• Ensures proper preparation of tender documents for the University.

Qualifications and Experience
The Director must be a person of high integrity and demonstrate transparency in public and private life as well as command the respect and loyalty of staff of the University; must also be receptive to new ideas and willing to translate them into new projects in line with the phased physical development plans of the University.

Candidate fort his post shall:

• Possess a good honours degree from a recognized University in Building, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field, or a Master's degree in Architecture from a recognized.
• University with not less than fifteen (15) years experience, eight (8) of which must be unbroken service In the university system.
• Candidate must have attained the rank of Deputy Director or its equivalent in a University system or similar institutions.
• Must be registered with the relevant professional body such as ARCON, COREN, QSRBN, CORBON, etc.
• Candidate must also be computer literate and proficient in relevant computer applications.

Remuneration
The salary attached to this position is CONUSSS 15. Other benefits to the holder of the office are as stipulated in the University's condition of service.

Application Closing Date
13th March, 2015

Method of Application
Candidates are required to submit fifteen (15) copies of their applications and curriculum vitae and photocopies of their credentials. The curriculum vitae should highlight the following:

• Full Name (Surname first in capital letters)
• Place and Date of Birth
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• E-mail and Telephone numbers
• Postal Address
• Permanent Home Address
• Nationality
• State of Origin and LGA
• Schools attended and qualifications obtained with dates
• Positions held with dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies
• Names and Addresses of 3 referees

Application should be submitted under confidential cover in sealed envelopes marked: "Director of Physical Planning" to:

The Vice -Chancellor,
Federal University Oye-Ekiti,
P.M.B. 373,
Oye-Ekiti,
Ekiti State.

Note:

• Applicants are expected to request their referees to forward their reports under "Confidential Cover" directly to the "Vice Chancellor".