The Polytechnic is a young institution with a strategic vision of becoming a world class centre for applied technology and career focused education for rural poverty reduction and national development. The polytechnic aims at developing core competencies in areas with strong bearing on the regional economy and critical national human capital development. Currently accredited to run tertiary programmes in Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Technology, Estate Management Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Accountancy and Secretaryship and Management Studies, Wa Polytechnic is a rapidly growing institution in an exciting but challenging environment.

Description Of Job

The Council of Wa Polytechnic invites applications from qualified persons for appointment to the position of Development Officer of the Polytechnic.

The Position:
The Development Officer is the Head of the Development Office of the Polytechnic and is responsible to the Rector for the overall development and maintenance of the physical environment of the Polytechnic and the provision of essential services in an effective and efficient manner.

Terms of Appointment:

•  The appointment is full time and the successful applicant must be able to serve a minimum FOUR YEAR Term of Office before attaining the compulsory retiring age of sixty (60)
•  The salary and Conditions attached to the Post are attractive

Qualification Required & Experience

The Person:

•  Must have minimum of a Master's Degree in the Built Environment PLUS relevant Professional Qualification
•  Must have at least twelve (12) years post-qualification experience in senior management position in infrastructural project management activities in tertiary institution, industry or any relevant public service organisation
•  Must be knowledgeable in the application of the Procurement Law and Regulations
•  Must exhibit a high sense of industry, leadership qualities and organisational skills
•  Must show clear evidence of ability to hold schedule(s) without supervision and

How To Apply For The Job

Application:

•  Interested candidates must submit application and curriculum vitae with names of three (3) referees; and
•  A 2-page statement of candidate's vision for the Development Office of the Polytechnic

Applications must be sent under registered cover and marked POSITION OF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER to:

The Chair
Search Committee for Development Officer
Wa Polytechnic
P. O. Box 553
Wa Upper West Region

with soft copies to: drgksa18@gmail.com, drgksa@hotmail.com

Closing Date:  02 November, 2012