Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
Posted: 21 Aug 2013 05:10 AM PDT
Vacancy Number: FMS/ENG/08/13
Operations Kenya
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 2 years with the possibility of renewal
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to enhance the roles livestock play in pathways out of poverty in developing countries. ILRI has two main campuses in East Africa and other hubs in East, West and southern Africa and South, Southeast and East Asia. http://www.ilri.org/.
CGIAR is a global agricultural research partnership for a food-secure future. Its science is carried out by 15 research centers that are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations. http://www.cgiar.org/.
The Position
This position exists to plan and supervise the maintenance works and small construction projects implemented by either ILRI staffs or outside contractors.
Key responsibilities
This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus. The position is on a 2 year contract with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and continued funding.
Job level and salary
This position is job Grade 2D with a starting gross salary of KES 132,917 per month. This is exclusive of other benefits provided by ILRI.
How to Apply
Applicants should send a cover letter and CV explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Applications should be submitted online to the Human Resources Director at our recruitment portal: http://ilri.simplicant.com/
To find more about ILRI, visit our Website at http://www.ilri.org/
To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/
ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.
Operations Kenya
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 2 years with the possibility of renewal
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to enhance the roles livestock play in pathways out of poverty in developing countries. ILRI has two main campuses in East Africa and other hubs in East, West and southern Africa and South, Southeast and East Asia. http://www.ilri.org/.
CGIAR is a global agricultural research partnership for a food-secure future. Its science is carried out by 15 research centers that are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations. http://www.cgiar.org/.
The Position
This position exists to plan and supervise the maintenance works and small construction projects implemented by either ILRI staffs or outside contractors.
Key responsibilities
- Pre-implementation documentation and tendering for regular and ad hoc maintenance contracts and for small construction projects to be implemented by outside contractors.
- Provision of advice to the manager of the Supply Management Chain concerning selection of outside contractors for maintenance works and small construction projects.
- Supervision of work carried out by regular and ad hoc outside building and maintenance contractors
- Management of payment requests, completion certificates etc. for work carried out by outside contractors.
- Planning and supervision of maintenance and small construction projects implemented by ILRI staff
- Preparation of regular progress reports on maintenance program and small construction projects implemented by outside contractors and by ILRI staff.
- Degree in civil engineering, project management or equivalent and eligibility or membership of the Institute of Engineers of Kenya.
- At least five years’ experience in the management of major maintenance works and small construction projects
- Possess AutoCAD and good computer skills and professional software
- The ability to plan and implement his or her own work plan without close supervision
- Commitment to delivery of high quality work by ILRI staff and contractors
- Ability to prioritize work to match the reasonable expectations of clients with the capacity of the Engineering Department
- Supervision of programmed and ad hoc maintenance works and small capital projects by contractors and ILRI staff
- Ability to supervise multiple and / or complex maintenance issues, projects, performance management, people management, effective communication, change management
- Ability to work under high pressure, meet deadlines, monitor and follow-up on pending matters under minimum supervision;
- Ability to communicate fluently in writing and verbally in English, in order to communicate with clients, staff and contractors to achieve desired outcomes
This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus. The position is on a 2 year contract with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and continued funding.
Job level and salary
This position is job Grade 2D with a starting gross salary of KES 132,917 per month. This is exclusive of other benefits provided by ILRI.
How to Apply
Applicants should send a cover letter and CV explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Applications should be submitted online to the Human Resources Director at our recruitment portal: http://ilri.simplicant.com/
To find more about ILRI, visit our Website at http://www.ilri.org/
To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/
ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.
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