Director, Physical Planning at Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure

The Polytechnic was established in 1991 following the creation of Jigawa state in August, 1991. On 1st January, 2007 the Federal Government took over the Kazaure campus as Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post below in the Polytechnic:

Job Title: Director, Physical Planning

Location: Jigawa

Functions/Duties

• The Director of Physical Planning is responsible to the Rector for the day-to-day running of the Physical Planning Department.

The duties includes as follows:

• Planning and controlling the technical activities of the physical planning of the Polytechnic.
• Advising the Rector on the status of the acquired Polytechnic assets in terms of quality and quantity as the case may be.
• Preparing the departmental budget and exercise budgetary control.
• All other duties as contained in the scheme of service and as may be assigned from time to time.
• He/she is answerable to the Rector.

Applicant for the post of Director, Physical Planning is expected to possess the following:

• To hold a good Bachelor's Degree in either Building Technology, Architecture, Estate Management, Town Planning or Quantity Surveying from a recognized institution of higher learning with at least 17 years cognate experience or Masters Degree in the relevant discipline with at least 15 years cognate experience.
• Must be member of relevant professional body.
• Must not be more than 55 years of age as at the time of assumption of duty.
• Must be a person who is not likely to pursue racial, ethical, political, religious or other sectional interest.
• Must possess NYSC Discharge Certificate or Certificate of Exemption.
• Must be ready to encourage the on-going Federal Government change programme in the Polytechnic sector.
• Must be morally sound and free from financial embarrassment.
• Must enjoy excellent physical and mental health.
• Must be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Terms of Appointment/Condition of Service

• The appointment is for the initial term of four (4) years renewable subject to satisfactory performance for another final term of four (4) years.
• The salary is CONTEDISS 15 and the appointee shall enjoy other benefits of the office as may be approved from time to time by the Federal Government.

Application Closing Date
4th April, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested candidates are expected to submit 15 bound copies of their certificates with a type written copies of curriculum vitae giving details in the following order:

• Full name (surname first and underlined)
• Date and place of birth
• State of origin and Local Government Area.
• Nationality and how acquired.
• Number and ages of children.
• Current postal address including GSM No. and e-mail address.
• Educational institutions attended with dates.
• Academic and professional qualifications obtained with dates.
• Membership of professional bodies/associations.
• Honour and Distinctions (if any).
• Academic/Scholarly publications (in standard format).
• Conference attended and papers presented with dates.
• Previous employer(s) and post(s) held with dates.
• Present employment to include status, salary, dates and any other relevant experience.
• Evidence of Community Services.
• Statement of vision for the Polytechnic.
• Other acVviIes outside current employment.
• Names and addresses of three referees (Employer, Educational and personal) who should forward confidential report directly to the Registrar, Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure, Jigawa State. Such referees should be able to attest to the candidate’s claims for high academic, management capabilities, and personal integrity.

Applicants will be required to provide the original of their certificates and other relevant documents at the interview, Photocopies of credentials will not be accepted. Applicants must be ready to support every claim with documentary evidence.

Application should be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF DIRECTOR, PHYSICAL PLANNING" on the top left hand corner of the envelope, addressed:
The Registrar,
Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic,
P.M.B. 5004,
Kazaure,
Jigawa State.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.