Want to work for one of the largest charities of its kind in Africa? Are you passionate about caring for the built environment and all systems & fixtures related to buildings? Do you love well-manicured surroundings and do you find contentment when you see others happy and enjoying the same?  Do you have experience in managing a diverse team, coordinating with vendors, and developing preventative maintenance plans?  Does it sound like we’re talking about you… Keep reading!

About Us

The School of St Jude is a pioneering leader in charitable education within Africa. Every year we give 1,800 students with free, quality education, 100’s of graduates with access to higher education and provide more than 20,000 government school students with quality teachers. St Jude’s is funded by generous supporters from around the world who make our mission of giving bright, poor Tanzanian students a free, quality education possible.

Who are you

• Have an ability to lead and motivate a team, delegate tasks effectively, and foster a collaborative working environment.
• A problem solver with strong analytical skills to troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions.
• Keen on attention to detail to ensure the maintenance of high standards in all facilities-related activities.
• Have excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects, schedules, and tasks efficiently.
• Have an ability to adapt to changing circumstances and handle emergencies promptly and effectively.

What you’ll do

• Address emergency repairs and maintenance issues promptly by closely supervising & ensuring the effectiveness of the Maintenance Helpdesks.
• You will directly report to the Facilities Manager and will be working in close relationships with the Academic and Head office teams and all other St Jude’s departments.
• Your good performance will be self-evident with the timely actioning of annual maintenance plans, the number of procedures drawn and improved monthly related to your position, good workshop management and managing vendors and services in all campuses
• You will participate in the development, implementation and continuous improvement to annual preventive maintenance schedules for buildings, equipment and landscapes
• You will develop, implement and continuously improve the Fundi’s standard operating procedures.

What we’re looking for

• A Diploma/Bachelor degree in any engineering/technical fields e.g. Electrical, Civil, Property & Faciltiies Management, etc.
• Relevant experience of at least 3 year working in a large facility or working in a large maintenance department directly supervising Fundis/workmen
• Strong communication skills (English and Swahili)
• Strong inter-personal skills to work in collaboration with other departments
• Strong leadership skills as you will manage teams of fundi’s
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to frequently travel between School’s three campuses to ensure progress of work

Why us

• The opportunity to use your talents and expertise to fight poverty through education and make a positive impact in Tanzania
• A flexible and supportive community of international and local employees
• Ample opportunities for career progression and development
• Mid-morning tea and lunch (during working days)