Director of Physical Planning at Imo State University, Owerri

Imo State University was established in 1981 through law No. 4 passed by the Imo State House of Assembly. Established with the vision of pursuing the advancement of learning and academic excellence, the university has been unrelenting in the pursuit of its mission of becoming a citadel of learning, a community with the trademark of excellence in teaching, research and service to humanity, a catalyst as well as an agent for development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Physical Planning

Location: Owerri, Imo

Responsibilities / Function

• The Director of Physical Planning shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor and be able to provide appropriate technical leadership and advice on the University's Physical Development Policies and Programs.

Requirements
The candidate for the post must possess:

• A Degree or equivalent qualification in Architecture or Civil Engineering, registrable as an Architect by Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON), or as an Engineer by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
• NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate
• Registration Certificate and current Practicing License by ARCON or COREN
• 10 years post ARCON/COREN Registration experience in a Physical Planning Directorate of a University or Research Institute, 3 years of which as a Deputy Director, or as a Director in the Civil Service.
• Possession of Higher Degrees, proficiency in use of CADD softwares, Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Architects or The Nigerian Society of Engineers will be added advantage(s).

Condition of Service
This is as applicable in the Imo State University Conditions of Service, and as applicable in other tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
24th Janaury, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send Twenty (20) hard copies of Application Letters accompanied by relevant certificates and credentials. Such applications must be accompanied with detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) showing the following:

• Name in Full
• Place and Date of Birth
• State of Origin/Local Government Area
• Nationality
• Home Address
• Present Postal Address
• Phone Number
• E-mail
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Secondary and Post-Secondary Education (including dates and Institutions)
• Academic and Professional Qualifications (including Distinctions with dates)
• Statements of Experience, including full details of former and present posts.
• Names and addresses of three referees.

All applications should be submitted under confidential cover in sealed envelope marked "For the Post Director of Physical Planning" at the top left-hand corner to:
The Registrar,
Imo State University,
P.M.B. 2000,
Owerri, Imo State.

Note

• In addition to stating names and addresses of three Referees, applicants should request their referees to forward references on their behalf to the Registrar/Secretary to Council
• Their referees should address their report to the Registrar.