Director of Physical Planning Works and Maintenance (Not a Principal Officer) at the Federal University, Dutse (FUD)

Federal University, Dutse (FUD) - The University’s campus is located in the capital of Jigawa State, Dutse, an ancient town in north-western Nigeria. The University’s host town, Dutse, offers the charm of a small agricultural town, with easy access to major metropolitan areas such as Kano, Bauchi, Maiduguri, and Kaduna.

As a new Federal Government-owned institution, FUD offers a broad range of degree programs in the Humanities, the Natural and the Social Sciences, and Agriculture, and, in years to come, courses in Management Sciences, Environmental Studies, Law, Education, Engineering, and Medicine.

Federal University, Dutse invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Physical Planning Works and Maintenance (Not a Principal Officer)

Location: Jigawa

Job Description

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

The Person

• 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 is willing to translate them into new projects in line with phased physical development plans of the University.

Qualification
Candidates for this post should:

• Posses a good honours degree from recognized University in Building, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field or a Master degree in Architecture from a recognized University with not less than sixteen(16) years cognate experience ,eight (8)years of which must be unbroken service in the University system.
• Have attained the rank of a Deputy Director or its equivalent in a University system or similar institution.
• Be registered with the relevant professional body such as ARCON, COREN QSRBN, CORBON, etc.
• Be computer literate and proficient in relevant computer applications.

Remuneration

• The salary attached to this position is CONTISS 15. Other benefits to the holder of the office are as stipulated In the University’s conditions of service.

Application Closing Date
5th March, 2015

Method of Application
Interested Candidates are required to submit fifteen (15) copies of word processed applications, up to date Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and names of 3 (three) referees to:

Registrar,
Federal University Dutse,
P.M.B 7156,
Jigawa State.

The Curriculum Vitae should be among other information include the following:

• Full name (surname first in Capital Letters)
• Place and Date of birth
• Marital status
• Number and Ages of children
• Email and GSM number
• Postal address
• Permanent Home Address
• Nationality
• State of origin & Local Govt. area
• Schools attended & qualifications obtained with dates
• List of Publications (only applicable to University Librarian)
• Honours/Distinctions (only applicable to University Librarian)
• Positions held with dates
• Membership of professional body
• Names and addresses of 3 (three) referees

Note:

• The envelope should be marked "CONFIDENTIAL" for the attention of the Registrar at the left hand corner of the envelope.
• Late applications will not be entertained and only short listed candidates will be contacted.
• Successful applicants will be required to be resident in Dutse, the state capital of Jigawa