Director, Physical Planning at Abia State University

Abia State University is an organization funded by the Abia state government, the university was founded in 1981. Prior to its establishment indigenes of the state had to travel far and wide to other states in Nigeria to further their education. Abia State being a state-owned university has no religious affiliation and accepts students irrespective of their religious background.

We are recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director, Physical Planning

Location: Abia

Job Description

• The Director, Physical Planning is the head of the Physical Planning Unit of the University, responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the coordination and supervision of the physical infrastructural development of the University, by ensuring that all such development projects conform strictly with the specifications of the institutions master plan.

Qualifications
The Candidate must possess the following qualifications:

• A University Degree in Architecture or Engineering, with not less than 21 years cognate experience.
• Must be a registered and current member of relevant professional bodies, including:
  • Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA)
  • Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON)
  • Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria (COREN) The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)
• The candidate should be ICT literate and not more than fifty-five (55) years,
• Possession of a higher degree in the relevant field of specialization and fellowship of any of the professional bodies will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Candidate must have at least ten (10) years post-graduation experience.

Salary / Conditions of Service

• The salary and conditions of service are as obtainable in the Nigerian University system

Tenure:

• The appointment will be for one term of five (5) years only.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Applications to the Registrar, Abia State University, along with their Curriculum Vitae which should include the following information:

• Full name
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• State and Local Government of Origin Nationality
• Permanent home address
• Current Postal/Contact Address/Phone number/email
• Marital Status
• Number of children (with names and ages) Institution(s) attended (with dates)
• Academic and professional qualification (with dates) (xii) NYSC discharge certification or Exemption
• Honours, Distinctions and Membership of Profes- sional bodies
• Working Experience
• Present Employment: Status, Salary and Employer
• Extra-curricular activities
• List of Publications, as appropriate, any other rele- vant information
• Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees (two of whom must be professionals in the candidate's area of specialization)

All Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of claimed credentials must be attached to each Application and forwarded in twenty-five (25) copies to:
The Registrar,
Abia State University,
P.M.B. 2000, Uturu,
Abia State.

Note

• Applicants should also request their referees to send confidential reports on them, directly to the Registrar.
• Each submission should be in a sealed envelope with the desired post clearly marked at the top left of the corner
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.