Facility Manager

The Facility Manager is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted functionality and usability of all ICRC premises related facilities, tools, equipment, machine, appliances and resources at any given time.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• Ensure that office structures and residences are well maintained;
• Manage the maintenance workshop, facilities and control productivity;
• Prepare, read interpret designs, drawings, and bills of quantities and work progress schedules for all civil works as necessary;
• Propose and implement economic and efficient way of maintenance;
• Establish, maintain and ensure adequate security systems for workshop facilities to prevent theft, pilferage and damage to staff, property & equipment;
• Manage all the passive security projects and ensure the implementation of all compulsory measures in all premises and offices;
• Propose and implement energy and water saving schemes in the ICRC premises;
• Analyze and formulate solutions for the electrical, carpentry, masonry, or metal works, plumbing and painting and any other civil work;
• Plan new constructions with premises responsible and co-ordinate maintenance of buildings at Delegation, Logistics and all housing premises;
• Oversees Planned Property Management (PPM) for planning, execution, monitoring and reporting;
• Provides daily, weekly and monthly progress report on various maintenance work and projects;
• Prepare the budget of the maintenance unit and report monthly to the Premises responsible;
• Assist the Premises responsible in sourcing for contractors, negotiate contracts, prepare contract documents, analyses, evaluate and maintain the contractors list;
• Provide technical support to Djibouti mission;
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and environmental standards and industry codes;
• Develops, recommends, and administers policies, procedures, and processes in facility maintenance operations; implements and monitors compliance with LEED procedures, and processes;
• Supervise and coordinate all the maintenance work done at the Logistics Center, and do the weekly planning of the needs;
• Supervise the maintenance team and prepare work schedules with the Deputy head of maintenance and the Premises responsible.

What we will look for in your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management, Building Construction, Engeering or any other relevant field;
• A minimum of 8 year’s professional experience in a similar field and as a supervisor;
• Experience in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices;
• Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles;
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. Certified Facility Manager) will be an added advantage.