ICRC Logistic Support Centre in Nairobi is recruiting an experienced, highly motivated and qualified person to fill the position of: Premises Maintenance Officer. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance. It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.
Overall Responsibility
The Premises Maintenance Officer ensures proper maintenance of ICRC premises and equipment and supervises the maintenance team.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Coordinates maintenance activities like organizing schedules, plans work activity according to priorities, and performs part of these activities;
- Evaluates, determines and controls material, equipment and supplies;
- Plans and conducts regular visits to ICRC Premises in all sites; proactively evaluates premises fixtures and systems and performs/proposes preventive maintenance where applicable;
- Coordinates and inspects outsourced maintenance and renovation work;
- Acts as a focal point for maintenance requests, offering statistical overviews and technical analysis when requested;
- Responsible for premises related projects proposing the project plan and timeline, bill of quantities(BoQ), obtain approval, and monitor the progress until completion;
- Participates in tenders and selection of contractors for maintenance and renovation work on the premises;
- Work with sustainable development team to plan and implement sustainable development projects;
Minimum Requirements and competencies
- University Degree in Building Construction;
- Minimum 3-5 years’ work experience in a similar field (dynamic environment);
- Valid driving license with minimum of three years’ experience;
- Experience in an international organization or NGO is an added advantage;
- Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
- Excellent command of written and spoken English with good negotiation skills;
- Attentive to details, rigorous with high sense of confidentiality and integrity;
- Good team management and tasks planning skills;
- Target oriented, ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
- High degree of flexibility and responsiveness;
- Must be a Kenyan Citizen.
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications on or before 04th June 2024 at 4:30 pm with the CV, motivation letter, including references details, supporting documents (Certificates, Diplomas etc) and current and expected remuneration to ICRC Logistics Support Centre, HR Department via**: E-mail** : lon_hr_rec_services@icrc.org
The reference Premises Maintenance Officer must be stated in the application to be valid. If you do not clearly state the position for which you are applying & attach the required Degree & other supporting documents, your application will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ICRC does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process. If the candidate is asked for any fee, they must report to ICRC HR Department through the recruitment contact.
ICRC is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
