Position Responsibilities

The Head of FMS will:

·Lead and coordinate Facilities Management Services.

·Manage and lead the FMS teams: Automotive Services, Transport Pool, Building and Grounds, Construction, Electronics and Instrumentation Services, Heavy Equipment and Fabrication, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning, Power supply and generation, Production of potable water supply to campus, Sewage treatment, Management of a large housing estate of 88 houses/ apartments.

·Supervise, develop, appraise, and retain staff to deliver services in a client-focused, efficient and effective manner.

·Prepare work schedules and outline work assignments.

·Plan and coordinate training for staff to ensure they have the knowledge and skills needed for operating and maintaining current and future systems and technologies.

·Lead on preventive maintenance programs for laboratory analytical instruments, office equipment, housing infrastructure, systems, vehicles, HT power grid distribution network, and heavy earth-moving equipment.

Utilize in-house technical skills and technologies and propose outsourcing wherever it will be economical and technically feasible.

·Assist in preparing technical feasibility studies and cost estimates on new projects.

·Oversee construction projects and liaise on infrastructure, equipment, and vehicles.

·Ensure the safety and security of all installations and take responsibility for health and security standards.

·Coordinate the proper functioning of the FMS central helpline staff and act as a liaison between FMS and other service units, clients, suppliers, etc.

·Review and approve purchase requests. Maintain inventory and ensure adequate supply of materials, parts, and related equipment and supplies in collaboration with the Supply Chain/ Procurement unit, by proposing and adjusting Re-order levels (ROL) of critical items.

·Manage capital and operational budgets as well as plan and monitor expenditures.

·Take part in the One CGIAR Business Operations Community of Practice to leverage collaborative and shared services.

Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Educational Qualifications

The candidate should have a minimum of BSc or an equivalent degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field.

Core Competencies 

·Relevant work experience of at least 10 years, in an international, multicultural organization or company, with experience in Africa.

·Expertise in at least three (3) of the service areas, one of which should preferably be civil or building structures with adequate experience in modern construction practices.

·Excellent working knowledge of current and future technologies, including renewable energy solutions.

·Strong technical and practical skills.

·Strong problem-solving and project management skills.

·Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles.

·Strong critical/analytical thinking and decision-making skills.

·Excellent leadership and people management skills, with Gender, Diversity, and Inclusion understanding and strong cultural awareness.

·Excellent interpersonal skills.

·Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills; working knowledge of French would be an advantage.

Benefits

General information: The contract will be for an initial period of three years. IITA offers an internationally competitive remuneration package paid in US Dollars.