Vacancies: Director of Physical Planning, Chief Security Officer
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant positions in Abia State University.
Position: Director of Physical Planning
Position & Responsibility
The Director of Physical Planning is the head of the Physical Planning Unit of the University.
- Responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the co-ordination and supervision of the physical/infrastructural development of the University by ensuring that all such development projects, conform strictly with the specifications of the Institution’s Master plan.
Qualifications
The candidate must possess:
- A good honours Degree in any of the following Architecture, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or in other related fields
- The candidate must also be a registered and current member of any of the relevant professional bodies e.g Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON), Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria (COREN), Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE) or Nigerian Institute of Quality Surveyors (NIQS) as appropriate
- The candidate should be ICT literate
- And not more than fifty-five (55) years of age.
- Possession of a higher degree in the relevant field of Specialization and Fellowship of any of the specialized bodies, will be an added advantage.
Experience
The candidate must have at least thirteen (13) years post-qualification experience, (10) of which should be cognate in a University or Institution(s) of similar status
Salary/Condition of Service:
The Salary and conditions of service shall be as obtainable in the Nigerian University system the appointment would be for one term of five (5) years only.
Position: Chief Security Officer
Position and Responsibility
The Chief Security Officer of the University is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the Security of lives and property in the Institution: ensures the effective co-ordination of security in and around the university and liaises with extended security agencies in the discharge of the duties of the office.
Qualifications
Academic Qualification
A prospective candidate must posses a minimum of a First Degree or its equivalent
Professional Qualification
An interested candidate must be a senior serving or retired Service Personnel of the rank of Major or its equivalent in the Armed Forces, State Security Services or the Police.
Salary/Conditions of Service
The Salary and Conditions of service shall be as obtainable in the Nigerian University system. The appointment would be for one term of five (5) years only.
Method of Application
Interested candidates who possess the job qualifications/requirements should forward their applications to the Registrar, along with their Curriculum Vitae, which should include the following information:
(i) Full Names
(ii) Date of Birth
(iii) Place of Birth
(iv) State and Local Government of Origin
(v) Nationality
(vi) Permanent Home Address
(vii) Current Postal/Contact Address/GSM
(viii) Marital Status
(ix) Number of Children (with names and ages)
(x) Institution(s) Attended (with dates)
(xi) Academic and Professional Qualifications (with dates)
(xii) Honors, Distinctions and Membership of Professional Bodies
(xiii) Working Experience
(xiv) Present Employment: Status, Salary and Employer
(xv) Extracurricular Activities
(xvi) List of publications as appropriates, and any other relevant information and
(xvii) Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees (two of whom must be professionals in the candidate’s are of specialization)
Mode of Submission of Application
The Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of claimed credentials, must be attached to each application, and forward in twenty-five (25) copies, to
Registrar
Abia State University
P.M.B. 2000
Uturu, Nigeria
Application closes on 20th August, 2012. Applicants should also request their referees to send confidential reports on them, direct to the Registrar. Each submission should be in a sealed envelope, with the desired post clearly marked at the top left-hand corner.
Acknowledgment: Only short-listed applicants would be invited for interview.
