Manager, Facilities and Security Services at Africa Nazarene University (ANU)

Job Purpose:

Responsible for the operational management and administrative direction of the facilities and infrastructure unit, transport services and Campus physical security services, by ensuring that the University’s buildings, grounds and utilities are properly maintained and always kept aligned to our strategic ambition; that there is efficient transport services and adequate and effective Campus security services, and community liaison.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop infrastructure maintenance and enhancement plan, Campus security management strategy and plan., program, policy, procedures, plan and guidelines
• Develop and monitor the department annual work plan and budget in liaison with the section supervisors
• Oversee the inspection, general upkeep and maintenance/ refurbishments/ renovations/ addition of buildings and related services (electrical installations, plumbing, masonry, carpentry, custodial, grounds) to ensure that they meet building codes standards, health and safety standards, and CUE physical infrastructure standards and requirements
• Oversee the planning, coordination, and facilitation of the movement of students, staff or goods from one place to another, office allocation and intra office moves.
• Oversee the security function at the University to ensure safety of the premises, staff, students, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee the transport operations for the University, ensuring that the environment is safe for students, staff, and visitors and that all logistical needs are adequately met.
• Ensure alignment of procurement activities within the department comply with the ANU Supply Chain Policy and procedures.
• Coordinate and monitor activities of service providers/ vendors/ suppliers ensuring delivery schedules, quantity and quality criteria are met
• Ensure proper storage and maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles in liaison with the section supervisors
• Ensure government statutory requirements and regulations are met with regards to buildings, permits, licenses, inspections, insurance, audit, environmental waste management, transport and security.
• Oversee the record keeping process of the department and generate informative monthly reports in liaison with the section supervisors.
• Develop comprehensive project plans and define project scope, objectives and requirements in liaison with respective departments’/project owners.
• Sign off any and all scope changes for all projects following all due process; always ensuring that all our initiatives are value for money.
• Design risk mitigation plan in liaison with the internal audit and risk management function.
• Implement best practice processes to increase efficiency and cost savings
• Mentor, coach and supervise subordinate staff
• Provide technical advice and reports to management monthly and whenever they are required

Academic and Professional Requirements:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Security Management/ Building Technology/Transport/Logistics or a related field.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience.
• Relevant professional qualification.
• Member of a relevant professional body.