Job Vacancy For Director of Works and Physical Development



The Council of the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Sunyani announces for the information of the general public and interested applicants, vacancy for the following positions. Council hereby invites applications from qualified and interested applicants for the respective positions which would become vacant effective 1st August, 2023.

Job Summary

• The Director of Works is the Head of the Works and Physical Development Directorate of the University
• The Director of Works is responsible for the development and maintenance of all physical infrastructure facilities of the University

Qualification Required & Experience

• Possess a minimum of Master's Degree in the relevant field, preferably Architecture, Building Technology, Civil Engineering, Land Economy Estate Management etc
• Be a member of any relevant professional body, preferably:

O Ghana Institute of Architects (GIA)
O Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE)
O Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GHIS)
O Architects Registration Council (ARC)

• Have served in a University or in an analogous institution as principal Architect/Engineer/Quantity/Surveyors/Construction/Manager/Maintenance Officer/Estate Officer/Project and Procurement Management of Deputy Director of Works and Physical Development for a minimum of 3 years or at least 10 years post-qualification experience in a University or analogous by 30th November, 2023
• Have handled and completed projects of considerably high magnitude and value within a team environment
• Have proven leadership and managerial capabilities to lead and coordinate staff and activity
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Terms of Appointment

The appointment, which is full-time, shall be for 5 years in the first instance and may be subject to renewal for another term of up to 5 years but not beyond the retiring age of 60 years. The successful applicant must be able to serve the full term of 5 years before attaining the compuslory statutory retirement age of 60 years

Location: Sunyani

How To Apply For The Job

• Interested candidates are requested to submit an application letter together with 8 copies of curriculum vitae, including Names and Addresses of 2 referees
• 1000-word statement of candidate's vision for the position

Applications should be marked "Application For Appointment as (State the applicable position) and forwarded under Registered cover to reach anyone of the following addresses:

The Chairman
Search Committee
c/o The Registra
University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR)
P.O.Box 214,
Sunyani
Ghana

OR

The chairman
Search Committee
c/o The Office Manager
Universities of Ghana Overseas Office
Ghana Universities House
321 City Road
London ECIV ILJ
United Kingdom

Closing Date: 31 July, 2023