Director, Directorate of Physical Planning and Development (DPP & D) at Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU)

The Director Physical Planning and Development is a Management Staff and responsible to the Vice Chancellor for:

• The day-to-day maintenance, planning, development and management of the University physical structures;
• Coordination and supervision of physical development projects, ensuring quality standards and maintenance of structures in the University;
• Supervision, monitoring and coordinating of all staff and activities of the Directorate;
• Ensure compliance with the provisions of the University’s Physical Masterplan and its update from time-time;
• Prepare and present to Management quarterly and annual reports on state of the Physical facilities in the University and ongoing and or planned projects;
• Design and maintain an excellent reticulation of power, data and water supplies to all units of the University;
• Carrying out other duties as may be assigned by the Vice Chancellor.

Qualifications
Candidate for this post shall:

• Possess a good B.Sc Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or any other relevant degree from a recognized Institution with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division plus NYSC Discharge Certificate or Evidence of Exemption;
• Candidate should be computer literate and proficient in relevant computer applications as applicable in running a modern Physical Planning and Development Directorate;
• The candidate must possess professionally recognized certificate with current practicing license as well as not less than ten (10) years post qualification Engineering experience;
• In addition, he/she must have at least ten (10) years of relevant experience in a senior management position preferably in a University or other public tertiary institutions;
• Show demonstrable evidence of consummate management and leadership passion and drive in previous positions and in addition, must possess excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills;
• Exhibit the ability to be a team leader, has clear mentorship skills and plans;
• Should not be older than sixty (60) years of age upon appointment and should be within the sixty-five (65) years retirement age at the expiration of his/her tenure;
• Enjoy strong physical and mental health;
• Possess personal integrity, demonstrate transparency in private and public life, be able to command the respect and loyalty of staff, students and other members of the University Community.