Regional Facilities Maintenance Manager

Regional Facilities Maintenance Manager (Ref: DDG-CS/RFMM/01/14)

Background: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the regionally recruited position of Regional Facilities Maintenance Manager.

IITA is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of tropical regions of the world. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visithttp://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.

Position/Responsibilities

The Regional Facilities Maintenance Manager will primarily focus on IITA installations in the Eastern and Southern regions of Africa, together with the generators at the staff houses. The other tasks are to:

• Monitor electrical, mechanical and building utilities, maintain written records, and arrange for repairs when necessary.
• Manage construction projects within the IITA Eastern, Central and Southern Africa regions (Bukavu, Zambia and Mozambique).
• Prepare tenders including simple sketches and lists of material specifications for the purposes of construction.
• Supervise external contractors and building facilities service providers including obtaining labour and material quotations from contractors/suppliers.
• Plan and oversee building work/renovation, property acquisition and/or disposal.
• Prepare tenders including simple sketches and lists of material specifications.
• Coordinate building maintenance and operational activities which include the monitoring of electrical, mechanical and building utilities and maintaining written records.
• Supervise multi-disciplinary teams of staff.
• Ensure vehicle maintenance, regular servicing and records, the servicing of IITA Equipment including Generators (office and IRS residences, airconditioning, and the water recycling plant).
• Ensure that the facilities meet government regulations and environmental, health and security standards.
• Manage general upkeep and maintenance including refurbishment, renovations and office moves and ensuring that the building meets health and safety standards and legal requirements.
• Advise on energy efficiency.
• Manage construction and maintenance budgets and keeping records of payments.
• Negotiate the best deals with contractors and suppliers.
• Manage facilities security (CCTV).
• Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Educational Qualifications

The candidate should have a degree /Tech Diploma in a) Mechanical Engineering, or b) Electrical Engineering or c) Construction related.

Core Competencies

• Excellent people management skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Minimum of 7years experience in real estate, facilities management, construction management, or related field, ideally in the provision of facilities for educational/research institutions.
• Excellent analytical and strategic problem-solving capabilities
• Experience working in a developing country and within multidisciplinary and culturally diverse environments
• Strong writing skills and excellent knowledge of English.

Duty station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

General information: Initial appointment is for three years. IITA offers a competitive remuneration package.

Applications: Applications must include covering letter which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work). The application should be addressed to the Head, Human Resources Service. Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/irs-online-application

Closing Date: 21st February 2014

IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.