SENIOR FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT
Quick answer
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is hiring a Senior Facilities Management Assistant in NAIROBI, Kenya to coordinate construction and maintenance projects. The position offers senior-level responsibilities and requires significant experience in facilities management.
- Role
- SENIOR FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT
- Organization
- United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)
- Location
- NAIROBI, Kenya
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The Senior Facilities Management Assistant will coordinate construction, repair, maintenance and installation of buildings, infrastructure, and sites. They will also plan projects, review contractors' invoices, and assist in developing standards for facilities management.
What you'll do
- Coordinates construction, repair, maintenance and installation of buildings, infrastructure, and sites
- Plans construction and renovation projects
- Reviews contractors' invoices and assists with cost recovery as required
- Prepares scopes of work and technical specifications for construction/modification/alteration works
- Assists in developing standards for existing and future facilities
- Liaises with Safety and Security for safety inspections
What it takes
- Completion of secondary education/high school diploma required
- Additional qualifications in architectural, electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering is desirable
- A minimum of ten (10) years of progressive work experience in facilities management
- Experience in office building projects involving multi-disciplines including architectural, electrical, mechanical, civil, site, finishes and specialty systems work is desirable
- One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable
- Proficiency in English required; French is desirable
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in NAIROBI, Kenya.
What is the compensation for this position?
Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.
What qualifications are required for this role?
A minimum of ten (10) years of progressive work experience in facilities management and a high school diploma or equivalent are required. Additional qualifications in engineering fields are desirable.
How do I apply for this position?
Applications can be submitted through the UN's online recruitment platform, inspira.
Is there any specific language requirement?
English is a required language; French proficiency is desirable.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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