Job Vacancies at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) Ghana – 4 Positions

The University of Energy and Natural Resources is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Professors
2.) Maintenance Officer
3.) Senior Project Manager
4.) Senior Architect / Senior Structural Engineer / Senior Quantity Surveyor

The University of Energy and Natural Resources is a public-funded university in Ghana, that was established by an Act of the Parliament of Ghana, Act 830, 2011 on December 31, 2011.

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Professors

• The University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) was established by an Act of Parliament, 2011, (Act 830). The University is a public funded national institution which seeks to provide leadership and management of energy and natural resources and be a centre of excellence in these critical areas.
• The University approaches its programmes and research by emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and taking into account areas such as economics, law and policy, management, science, technology and engineering as well as social and political issues that affect energy and natural resources.
• The University of Energy and Natural Resources operates a multi-campus system, currently in Sunyani and Dormaa Ahenkro; plans are underway to start the Nsoatre and Kenyase campuses. Successful applicants of any of the following positions in the University should be willing to reside in any of these locations.

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Teaching Positions: Professors

SCHOOL OF SCIENCES

Required academic disciplines

•  Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Insurance, Biological Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry and Physics.

SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL STUDIES

Required academic disciplines

•  Resource Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Enterprise Management, Economics and French.

SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHOLOGY

Required academic disciplines

•  Crop Science (Entomology, Agronomy, Postharvest Technology), Horticulture, Animal Production, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics and Food Science and Technology.

SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Required academic disciplines

•  Forest Science and Environmental Governance, Environmental Management, Fire and Disaster Management, Ecotourism, Recreation, Hospitality, Fisheries and Water Resources.

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

Required academic disciplines

•  Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Petroleum Engineering.

SCHOOL OF GEOSCIENCES

Required academic disciplines

•  Planning and Sustainability, Environmental Planning and Development, Geoinformation Science, Geology, Climate Change and Sustainable Development.

Qualification Required & Experience

A person seeking appointment as a Professor must:

•  be an acclaimed academic, a national and international scholar with significant contribution in his/her chosen field;
•  be appointed as a Professor in the relevant discipline in an accredited tertiary institution in Ghana or elsewhere;
•  possess a PhD in the relevant field of specialization;
•  show evidence of continuous research and dissemination of knowledge through technology transfer and publications;
•  have a minimum of twenty-four (24) publications in reputable and highly ranked peer reviewed journals indexed in Scopus and other reputable academic databases; at least twelve (12) of these publications must have been published after promotion to the grade of Associate Professor.
•  have served at least three

Method of Application

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2.) Maintenance Officer

The Maintenance Officer shall be responsible for the maintenance of all university buildings, roads, installations, electricity, water and sewerage and other university equipment and services.

An applicant seeking appointment to the position of Maintenance Officer must:

•  possess a master’s degree in the relevant field, preferably Engineering or Facilities Maintenance;
•  be a member of a relevant professional body;
•  have two (2) years of relevant post-qualification experience;
•  have practical experience in maintenance work in a university or an analogous institution.
•  be of unblemished character and have a high degree of personal integrity.
•  have proved organisational and leadership skills.
•  possess excellent inter-personal and communication skills.
•  be a team player and have the capacity to manage crises.

Method of Application

3.) Senior Project Manager

Qualification Required & Experience

An applicant seeking appointment to the position of Senior Project Manager must:

•  possess a master’s degree in the relevant field, preferably in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or a related field.
•  be a member of a relevant professional body, like Project Management Institute (PMI)-US
•  have a minimum of four (4) years of relevant post qualification experience in a university or an analogous institution as Project Manager in Built Environment OR must have served in a relevant field in industry, commerce or public service for a minimum of six (6) years.
•  be of unblemished character and have a high degree of personal integrity.
•  have proved organisational and leadership skills.
•  possess excellent inter-personal and communication skills.
•  be a team player and have the capacity to manage crises.

Method of Application

4.) Senior Architect / Senior Structural Engineer / Senior Quantity Surveyor

WORKS AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATE

•  Senior Architect
•  Senior Structural Engineer
•  Senior Quantity Surveyor

Qualification Required & Experience

An applicant seeking appointment to the position of Senior Architect/Engineer/Quantity Surveyor/ must:

•  possess a master’s degree in the relevant field, preferably in Architecture, Building Technology, Civil Engineering or related fields.
•  be a member of a relevant professional body, preferably any of the following:
• a. Ghana Institute of Architects (GIA) and Architects Registration
• Council (ARC)
• b. Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE)
• c. Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS)
•  have a minimum of four (4) years of relevant post qualification experience in a university or an analogous institution as Architect/Engineer/Quantity Surveyor OR must have served in a relevant field in industry, commerce or public service for a minimum of six (6) years.
•  be of unblemished character and have a high degree of personal integrity, be circumspect and above reproach.
•  have proved organisational and leadership skills.
•  possess excellent inter-personal and communication skills.
•  be a team player and have the capacity to manage crises.

Method of Application

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