Director of Physical Planning, Works, and Maintenance Services at the 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 25th 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 invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Physical Planning, Works, and Maintenance Services

 Location: Kebbi

Responsibilities

• The Director of Works and Engineering Services is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day operations of the Directorate.
• The Director is also responsible for the management and maintenance of physical and infrastructural facilities in the University and ensures quality standards for physical structures.
• The Director is responsible for maintaining the inventory of University properties, their upkeep, and security, and for carrying out additional responsibilities as assigned by the Vice-Chancellor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates must possess a good honors degree not below Second-Class Lower Division in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Urban and Regional Planning, Quantity Surveying, or any relevant Degree from a recognized institution.
• Possession of a higher degree in a relevant field would be an added advantage.
• Candidates must be a member of an appropriate professional body with a current practicing license, have at least fifteen (15) years of post-qualification experience, and have held the rank of Deputy Director for at least four (4) years in 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, Services, and Maintenance in Nigerian Federal Universities and as may be determined by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Council of the University.

Application Closing Date
23rd December, 2024.