The Operations and Maintenance Division (CGSP.1) of the General Services and Procurement Department (CGSP) is responsible for procurement and management of Bank real estate assets, namely land as well as buildings along with their technical installations and office furniture and equipment: It is thus required to carry out (i) investment planning and programming, (ii) maintenance of real property, (iii) operation and maintenance of equipment and technical installations, (iv) capital asset management, and to (v) support the Bank decentralization policy by opening the field offices and providing them continuous assistance (identification, lease negotiation and fitting out to meet the Bank’s standards and requirements).
Duties and responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Division Manager CGSP.1 (Operations and Maintenance Division), the incumbent will be responsible for the management and monitoring of work and maintenance services relating to the technical equipment installed in premises occupied by the Bank at its Headquarters, its Temporary Relocation Agency and its field offices. His/her tasks will consist in:
- Planning and coordinating implementation of new construction projects, improvement and rehabilitation of technical installations and equipment on Bank premises: electricity supply, standby power facilities (generator sets and back-up systems), elevators, fire alarm systems, air-conditioning and heating systems, technical management of buildings, photocopiers and printers and other electrical equipment.
- Initiating and coordinating preliminary studies for implementation of works required to improve methods of technical management of the afore-mentioned installations.
- Contributing to formulation of Bank investment programmes for procurement of technical equipment and management of the related capital and administrative budgets,
- Participating in institution of internal procedures for monitoring and control of maintenance works and services, with the aim of better meeting the Bank’s needs and expectations.
- Drafting and preparing technical documents for recruitment of consultants (individuals and firms) and works and service contractors for the said technical installations;
- Formulating and supervising procedures for implementation of energy saving measures at Bank locations (Headquarters, TRA and field offices), for improved compliance with Bank guidelines on environmental protection.
- Drawing up standard specifications and terms of reference for procurement and maintenance of technical equipment in the Bank’s field offices.
- Participation, in collaboration with the field office coordination unit, in the implementation of works for installation of field offices (identification of rental space and renovation in line with Bank standards and requirements.)
- Participation, along with teams from other organizational units, in the implementation of the field office construction programmes.
- Participation, with teams from other organizational units, in projects for equipping meeting rooms with modern conference facilities
- Managing the technical teams under his/her supervision,
- Carrying out technological surveillance of technical installations and making recommendations.
- Carrying out all administrative tasks linked with this position and/or required by the Division Manager.
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
- A minimum of an engineer-level degree in the fields of electrical, electro-technical or power engineering or related fields
- At least five (5) years’ relevant experience in managing the maintenance of technical equipment in a multilateral development bank and/or financial or similar institution
- Skills acquired in management of goods, works and services procurement, administration of contracts relating to the various works and services and budget management
- Skills acquired in centralized technical management of buildings (CTM/BOS)
- Skills relating to dimensions/capacity, operation and maintenance management of technical equipment for public use, mainly photocopiers, printers and conference facilities
- Aptitude for analysis and research, initiative, independent work, good interpersonal relations
- Effective written and oral communication in English and French, or in one, with a working knowledge of the other
- Competence in use of standard Bank software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; SAP would be an added advantage.
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To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.
- Submitted by: Mohamed YOUSSOUF, Division Manager, CHRM.1
- Approved by: Gemina ARCHER-DAVIES, Director, CHRM
Only applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online application, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). The AfDB President reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply: www.afdb.org/jobs
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