Director of Works, Physical Planning and Maintenance at Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru

The Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru was established following the assent to its establishment bill by the President, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari GCFR on 25 July, 2019, making it the fourth University of Agriculture in Nigeria situated in the Northwest region of the country. The University operates three Colleges with ten (10) degree awarding programs in Agriculture, Basic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine.

We hereby invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Works, Physical Planning and Maintenance

Location: Zuru, Kebbi

Responsibilities

• The Director of Works and Maintenance is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day running of the Directorate.
• He is also responsible for day-to-day physical/infrastructural facilities management and maintenance in the University.
• He is also responsible for the supervision and ensuring quality standards/maintenance, and servicing of physical structures in the University.
• The Director will be responsible for keeping all inventory of all University properties and their maintenance, security and upkeep.
• He should carry out any other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Vice Chancellor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates must possess a good honours Degree not below Second-Class Lower Division in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Urban and Regional Planning, Quantity Surveying, Building or any relevant degree from a recognize institution.
• Possession of a higher degree in a relevant field would be an added advantage.
• Be a member of an appropriate professional body with a current practicing license, as well as a minimum of fifteen (15) years post-qualification work experience and must have attained the rank of a Deputy Director or its equivalent from a university system.

Salary and Conditions of Service
The Salary and Conditions of Service for the post shall be as obtainable for the post of Director Works in Nigerian Federal Universities and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Council of the University.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are expected to submit twenty (20) copies of their applications and curriculum vitae, including photocopies of all their credentials, addressed to:
The Registrar,
Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru,
P. M. B. 28,
Kebbi State, Nigeria.

The Curriculum Vitae shall contain the following details:

• Full names (Surname first in capital letters)
• Place and Date of birth
• Marital Status
• Number and ages of children
• Email and telephone numbers
• Postal Address
• Permanent Home Address
• Nationality
• State of Origin and Local Government Area
• Schools Attended and qualifications obtained with dates
• Working experience, including positions held with dates
• Proof of current membership of professional bodies
• List and evidence of publications, if any (where applicable)
• Other activities outside current employment
• Names and addresses of three referees.

Applicants are also required to request three (3) referees to report on them under confidential cover, addressed to:
The Registrar / Secretary to the Governing Council,
Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru,
P. M. B. 28,
Kebbi State, Nigeria.

Candidates should send the soft copy of their applications to: registrar@fuaz.edu.ng using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.