Director, Physical Planning and Development at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (formerly University of Sokoto) is one of the four Universities established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in September 1975, at which time three University Colleges (now full-fledged Universities) were established.

We are recruiting qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director, Physical Planning and Development

Location: Sokoto
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Director of the Physical Planning and Development unit is responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the overall planning and development of the university's physical infrastructure, including buildings, roads, parks, gardens, and ut lities.
• The Director will additionally provide strategic leadership and direction for the Physical Planning Directorate, ensuring the design of a safe, functional, and conducive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing strategic leadership and direction for the Physical Planning Unit.
• Developing and implementing the university's physical development, master plans, and policies.
• Coordinating the preparation of master plans, and detailed desions, for university projects. Managing the unit's budget and resources.
• Supervising and evaluating the performance of staff in the Physical Planning Unit.

Requirements

• At least a second-class lower, honours degree in Architecture, Building, Civil /Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Urban and Regional Planning or a related field plus NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate.
• NYSC Discharge or exemption certificate.
• A minimum of 12 years of post-qualification experience in physical planning, architecture, or a related field, with at least four 4 years in a senior management position in a tertiary academic similar Institution.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Registration with regulatory bodies (e.g. ARCON CORDON, COREN, QSRVN, TOPREC). ICT proficiency.

Conditions of Service

• The successful candidate will be appointed for a single term non- renewable of five (5) years and shall be entitled to such benefits and allowances approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Governing Council of the university, as the case may be.

Application Closing Date
3rd June, 2026.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward fifteen (15) word-processed applications and fifteen (15) copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae, in the following format:

• Full Name (Surname first in capital letters);
• Place and Date of Birth
• Nationality
• State of Origin & Local Government Area
• Permanent Home Address;
• Present Postal Address/GSM Numbers/E-mail Address;
• Marital Status;
• Educational Institutions Attended with Dates:
• Academic Qualifications Obtained with Dates;
• Professional Qualifications Obtained with Dates;
• Working Experience including full details of former and present post(s); xii. Full details of service to the Nation and immediate community where applicable;
• List of Publications where applicable; xiv. Honcurs/Distinctions;
• Extra-Curricular Activities;
• Names and addresses of three referees.

All Applications should be forwarded through courier in an envelope which should have the position applied clearly indicated at the top left-hand corner and submitted to:
The Registrar,
Usmanu Danfodiyo University,
Sokoto, Nigeria.

Note

• Candidates should also request their three Referees to separately send reports on them, under confidential cover, direct to the Registrar, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
• The Referees should also be informed to indicate the positions appled for.
• Applications must reach the Registrar, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
• The university reserves the right to verify any information proviced by candidates.
• Applicants should not be over fifty-nine (59) years old on assumption of duty.