Facilities Engineer at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

S/he will ensure first class status of the Institute’s facilities by providing up-to-date advice and guidance in Engineering and building current trends.

The job holder will work within a team to provide strategies and methods of ensuring good working and sustainable environment through continuous improvement in provision of efficient and effective services.

Facilities Engineer Job Key Responsibilities

• Involvement in planning and designing of building and ILRI Facilities, including optimal utilization of space
• Assist in Project management, including scoping of customer requirements, translating them into a drawing, providing bill of quantities, participating in tender process, bid analysis and assist in preparation of contracts
• Advise on site acquisition, contractor briefing/induction, site conditions, and approvals, providing guidance and support to contractors and well as managing contract costs (measurements and variations/cost control)
• Maintain international engineering/building and works standards and ensuring that they are acceptable to the Institution
• Coordinate acquisition of permits, licenses and all necessary approvals
• Work in a team to ensure health and safety standards are maintained
• Advise, or approve where delegated, construction materials and methods so as to meet expected standards and quality
• Check and advice on contractors work plans and ensuring that they are within reasonable timelines
• Participate in ensuring cost-effective, quality and timely delivery of projects and refurbishment/upgrade activities
• Supervise delegated projects and support internal and external resources to ensure timely delivery of projects, expected quality and allotted budgets
• Collaborate and give input for implementation of three year multi annual maintenance plan for buildings and facilities for sustainability and proper planning
• Provide regular reports and progress reports by use of engineering project planning and monitoring tools
• Plan, prepare, attend and (where necessary) lead site meetings and inspections for ILRI projects
• Regularly monitor buildings and facilities and advise the Unit Manager on repair or maintenance requirements
• Assist the unit manager in providing technical support to external and internal customers.
• Share relevant experience to help the team members to reach their targets and potential for better output
• Replace the Facility supervisor during absences

Requirements for the Facilities Engineer Job

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent from a recognized University
• 5 years’ experience in engineering related field
• Experience in working with /for International NGOs or similar Institutions
• Proven Experience in Engineering projects, contract management and contractor supervision.
• Experience in working with International quality standards
• Computer knowledge in Microsoft programs,including MS Project
• Knowledge and experience in AutoCAD and arch-cad as well as other engineering software.
• Experience with ERP application software
• Highly skilled person with an eye for details and quality
• Forward planning capability

Terms of Appointment

This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus. It is open to Kenyan nationals only. The position is on a 3-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.