Premises Maintenance Officer (Re-advertisement) at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

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.