Director of Works at the University of Calabar

The University of Calabar came into being on the strength of Decree No. 80 of 1979. Starting academic work in 1975, the University has the object of encouraging the advancement of learning and holding out to all persons without distinction to race, creed, sex, political or religious affiliation, the opportunity of acquiring a higher and liberal education. The University seeks to promote courses of Instruction and other facilities for the pursuit of learning mall its branches and to make those facilities available on appropriate terms to such persons that are equipped to benefit from them.

The University of Calabar will continue to encourage and promote scholarship and conduct research in all fields of learning and all human endeavours relating to its activities to the social, cultural and economic needs of the people of Nigeria and to undertake other activities which are appropriate for a University of the highest standard.

Applications are invited for:

Job Title: Director of Works

Location: Calabar, Cross River

Qualification and Experience

• The candidate must possess a good Honours Degree (B.Sc.) not below Second Class Lower or HND in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Civil/Building Engineering from a recognized University or Polytechnic.
• In addition, the candidate must be a registered member of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) or Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON) or any other relevant professional body and must have a valid Practicing License.
• The applicant must also have a minimum of twelve (12) years post-graduation experience.
• Candidate must have served in the position of Deputy Director of Works, or similar position for a minimum of three (3) years.
• Applicants must be at least 40 years of age and must not be more than 55 years as at the time of assumption of duty as Director of Works.

Tenure

• This is a tenured appointment of 4 years.

Salary

• The salary attached to the post is CONTISS 15.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit 15 typewritten copies of their applications and attached with full up-to-date Curriculum Vitae prepared giving the following details in the following order:

• Full name with surname first
• Date and place of birth
• Nationality
• Permanent home address
• Current postal address
• Educational institutions attended with dates and qualifications obtained
• Present position/rank
• Extra-curricular activities
• Names and addresses of three referees

All applications and referees reports should be addressed and sent to:
The Registrar,
University of Calabar,
P.M.B. 1115 Calabar,
Cross River State.

Application Deadline 24th February, 2024.