Director, Physical Planning at the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede

The Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri is one of the foremost Polytechnics in Nigeria, located in the South-East Geopolitical zone, Imo state precisely. It was established by the Imo State Edict No.16 of 1978 as the College of Technology, Owerri; later changed to the Polytechnic Nekede in 1987 and further renamed Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri by the Federal Polytechnic Act(Amendment) of 1993. Her academic programmes which are housed in eight (8) Schools are duly accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).

Its vision Statement is "to be a pacesetter in a demand-driven technology and innovation" and the mission statement is "to nurture and sustain the culture of best practices in teaching/learning methods, research/ demonstration, skill and technological innovations in order to produce job creators for the global economy." So far, the institution has lived up to these values which earned her the award of the "Most sought-after Polytechnic in Nigeria" and a renowned centre of excellence in academics, administration, infrastructural development, and development of state-of-the-art products.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director, Physical Planning

Location: Owerri, Imo

Duties
The Director, Physical Planning oversees all physical developments in the Polytechnic. His duties include the following:

• Initiating, coordinating and processing of tender documents for all capital projects in the Polytechnic.
• Reporting regularly and periodically to all agencies and parastatals charged with monitoring projects in the Polytechnic.
• Articulating the institution's projects' budgetary needs and defending same as and when called upon to do so.
• Liaising on behalf of the Polytechnic with external agencies, e.g. ETF, TETFUND, Federal Ministry of Education, National Board for Technical Education and others as necessary for the execution of the Polytechnic projects.
• Administering all capital projects within the Polytechnic, including vetting of designs by external consultants, conduct of site meetings and preparation of progress reports on projects.
• Regulating physical development within the Polytechnic and ensuring compliance with the Institution's master plan.
• Reporting to the Rector on all projects and activities of the Physical Planning Unit.

Qualifications and Experience
The candidate for the post is expected to possess the following academic qualifications and personal qualities.

• A good Degree/HND from a University or Polytechnic in Architecture, or Civil/Structural Engineering or Quantity Surveying or Town Planning with a minimum of 15 (fifteen) years post-qualification experience.
• Must be registered with relevant professional bodies i.e. COREN, NSE for Civil/Structural Engineers for a minimum of 5 (five) years and similar bodies for other professions.
• Must provide evidence of sustained professional practice and /or administrative leadership.
• Must be conversant with the business of Public Procurement Procedures and guidelines.
• Must show evidence of involvement in construction and project management.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet short deadlines. VII. Must be an individual with impeccable character.
• Must be proficient in information and communication technology, and able to use a standard design and draughting software, eg ARCHICAD ORAUTOCAD.
• Must not be more than 50 (fifty) years of age on assumption of duty.

Terms of Appointment and Condition of Service

• The appointment is for a term of 4 (four) years and no more.
• The salary is consolidated 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
2nd January, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should attach to the Applications twenty (20) typewritten copies of their Curriculum Vitae, giving the details in the following order:

• Full name with surname underlined.
• Date and place of birth.
• State of Origin/Local Government Area.
• Nationality.
• Marital status.
• Number and ages of children.
• Current postal address including telephone number(s) and e-mail
• Educational institutions attended with dates
• Academic/Professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of professional bodies/Associations.
• Previous Employer(s) and post(s) held with dates.
• Present Employment including status and salary.
• A statement of his or her own vision for the Polytechnic in the 21st century.
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) who should be able to attest to the candidate's claim to high academic and managerial capabilities as well as to the candidate's notable uprightness.

Applications are to be addressed and submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF THE DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL PLANNING" at the top left-hand comer to:
The Registrar,
Federal Polytechnic Nekede,
P.M.B 1036,
Owerri, Imo State.

Note

• Candidates should request their three (3) referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) to forward confidential reports directly to "The Registrar / Secretary to Council, Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Imo State".
• Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted.
• Late applications will not be entertained and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.