Director of Works needed at Emmanuel Alayande University of Education

Oyo Building / Construction Full Time

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Job title : Director of Works

Job Location : Oyo

Deadline : October 31, 2024

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Responsibilities and Duties

  • The Director of Works shall head the Directorate of Works of the University and be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day running of the Directorate.

In addition, the underlisted are to be undertaken:

  • Oversee the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of university facilities.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards.
  • Develop and manage the budget for the Works Department.
  • Coordinate with contractors, architects, and engineers for the various projects.
  • Supervise and lead the Works Department staff.
  • Ensure timely completion of projects within budget. viÕ. Implement effective maintenance strategies for university infrastructure.
  • Prepare regular reports on the status of ongoing and completed projects.

Qualification and Experience

  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Second-Class Lower Division in Civil Engineering, Architecture, orr elated field. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
  • Attained the rank of a Deputy Director in the University System or tertiary institution with at least 15 years of post-qualification experience. 
  • Proven experience in project management, particularly in educational institutions.
  • Membership of relevant professional bodies such as COREN, NSE, or NIA.
  • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills alongside ICT compliance.
  • Possess a NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate.
  • Minimum of 5 years as Deputy Director and above.

Requirements of Office:

  • Applicant must be proactive with high integrity, moral integrity and good interpersonal relations and be able to provide competent professional leadership in the Directorates to command respect and loyalty of staff.
  • He/She must appreciate the complexity of University system and enjoy good mental/physical health.
  • Candidate should not be 60 years at the time of assumption of office.

Salary and Conditions of Service

  • The salary and conditions of service are as applicable under the University Law and as determined from time to time by the University’s Governing Council.

How to Apply for this Offer

Interested and qualified candidates should submit 25 type-written copies of their applications, credentials and Curriculum Vitae giving information in the following order:

  • Full names with surname in Capitals
  • Post Desired and Department
  • Date of Birth and Town
  • Nationality
  • State of Origin and Local Government
  • Current PostalAddress
  • Permanent Home Address viii. E-mail and Phone Number
  • Mantal Status
  • Number and Ages of Children
  • Institutions Attended with Dates
  • Qualifications with Dates Academic Qualifications
  • Professional Qualifications
  • Work Experience
  • Present Employment, Status, Salary and Employer
  • Conferences Attended with Dates
  • Extra-Curricular Activities
  • Names and Addresses of Three Referees In addition to the above, candidates must submit a statement of intent of not more than 1500 words that addresses the applicant’s approach to management of the University. Besides, the statement should identify the challenges, envisioned and proposed mitigating strategies and innovations she/he will bring to the table as a change agent.

Application Letters and copies of Credentials accompanied by three (3) referees’ report / confidential report in a sealed envelope, with the post applied for at the top-left corner of the sealed envelope, should be addressed to:
The Registrar,
Emmanuel Alayande University of Education,
P.M. B. 1010,
Oyo State, Nigeria.

Candidates are required to email the soft copy of their Applications, Curriculum Vitae and supporting documents compiled as only one attachment to: registrar@eauedoyo.edu.ng using the Job title as the subject of the mail.

Note

  • Two (2) of the referees must be authorities in the field of work with verifiable, academic and moral references as prerequisites for shortlisting.
  • Only Hard copies of properly submitted complete applications will be considered for assessment, the soft copy sent by email is only for reference and documentation and WILL NOT be used for assessing the candidates.
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