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Edit Post: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT POST FOR THE DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL PLANNING (CONTISS15)

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Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for appointment to the post of Director of Physical Planning.<h4>DUTIES</h4>The Director of Physical Planning shall be the Chief Physical Planning Officer of the University and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor and the University Governing Council for strategic physical development planning and development control. Duties shall include:i.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Preparation, review, and implementation of the University Campus Master Plan and physical development policies.ii.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Conceptual planning, feasibility studies, space planning, and development appraisal of proposed capital projects.iii.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Development control, including vetting of drawings, compliance with planning standards, and coordination of approvals.iv.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Advising Management on land use, zoning, expansion proposals, sustainability, and long-term infrastructure planning.v.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Liaising with relevant government agencies and professional bodies on physical planning matters.vi.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Monitoring conformity of executed projects with approved plans and specifications (without undertaking routine maintenance).vii.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Performing such other duties as may be assigned by the Vice-Chancellor in liaison with the University Governing Council from time to time.<h4>QUALIFICATIONS</h4>Candidates must:i.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Possess a good honours degree in any of the following courses: Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, Quantity Surveying, Estate Management, Building, or Engineering from a recognized institution.ii.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Have at least fifteen (15) years post-qualification cognate experience, with demonstrable experience in campus or large-estate physical planning and development control.iii.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Not be below the rank of Deputy Director of Physical Planning in a University or similar institution.iv.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Not be more than 59 years of age as at the time of application.v.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Be registered with relevant professional bodies such as ARCON,NITP, NIQS, NIOB, NIESV, COREN, as applicable.vi.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Possession of a postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline shall be an added advantage.<h4>TENURE</h4>The post is a tenured appointment for a single term of five (5) years.<h2>&nbsp;</h2><h4>CONDITIONS OF SERVICE</h4>The appointment shall be on CONTISS 15 and subject to conditions of service applicable to Federal Universities in Nigeria. Candidates must not exceed the statutory retirement age before the end of the five-year tenure.<h4>METHOD OF APPLICATION</h4>Applicants should submit twenty-five (25) copies of their applications with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing standard biodata, qualifications, experience, professional registration, training, publications (if any), and three(3) Referees.Shortlisted candidates shall submit A vision Statement (not more than 1,000 words) on physical planning and campus development.Applications in sealed envelopes marked "Director of Physical Planning “should be addressed to:<h2>The Registrar</h2>Alvan Ikoku Federal University of EducationP.M.B.1033, Owerri, Imo State.Confidential reports from referees should be sent directly to the Registrar.Closing Date: Not later than six (6) weeks from the date of this advertisement.This advertisement was published in March 9, 2026 editions of the Sun newspaper and Nation newspaper.

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