Director of Physical Planning and Development at the University of Agriculture and Environmental Science, Umuagwo

University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences - The journey of Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo towards becoming a University started from a humble beginning in 1979 by Imo State Edict No. 11 of 1979 that established it as a Monotechnic College of Agriculture, to provide courses of study, training, and research as well as the development of techniques and skills in all branches of Agriculture and Technology. In 2007 the institution was upgraded to a Polytechnic status through a law passed by the Imo state House of Assembly, Law No. 11 of 2007. In 2012, the Law was further amended by Imo State House of Assembly, Law No. 15 of 2012 that made the Polytechnic a multi-campus Institution.

Recently, the Polytechnic campus at Umuagwo was upgraded to the University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo by the Law No. 4 2019, of the Imo State House of Assembly establishing the UAES. NUC recognized the University on the 18th April 2019 as the 49th State and 171st University in the Nigerian University System and the second Public University established and fully owned by the Imo State government. The mission of this University is to produce persons with capacity to contribute to the scientific transformation of Agriculture and the Environment in Nigeria and in accordance with the goals of sustainable development.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Director of Physical Planning and Development

Location: Imo

Job Requirements

• A candidate must possess a good Honours Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Town and Regional Planning or related discipline not below 2 Second Class Lower Division (2 ), from a recognized University or an HND from a Polytechnic and a Master of Science degree in Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning or related discipline.
• In addition, a candidate must be a registered member of the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON), Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Town Planning Registration Council of Nigeria (TOPREC) and must have at least twelve (12) years post- graduation cognate experience.
• A candidate must have served in the position of Deputy Director of Physical Planning or similar position with a minimum of three (3) years' experience on that post. Such a candidates must be proficient in ICT, particularly in Computer Aided Designs and Controls.

Salary and Tenure

• The salary attached to this position is CONTISS 15.
• In consonance with the UAES Law 2020, the appointment of the Director of Physical Planning and Development is for a single term of five [5] years respectively.
• Also note that the salary and other conditions of service shall be as approved by the Governing Council of the UAES. Candidates must not be above the age of Fifty-nine (59) years by October 2020.

Vision Statement:

• Relating to the University in his 5-years tenure with particular reference to the core duties of their office.

Application Closing Date
26th October, 2020.