Senior Maintenance and Estates Officer at National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Kampala, Uganda

Job description

JOB TITLE

Senior Maintenance and Estates Officer

DEPARTMENT

Human Resource, Finance and Administration

REPORTS TO

Manager Administration

SALARY SCALE

NEMA E4

SUPERVISES

Maintenance and Estates Officer

NO OF POSITIONS

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To oversee the maintenance, safety, and management of the organization’s estates and facilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Supervise maintenance activities to ensure that all office buildings and facilities are safe, functional, and well- maintained;
• Develop and implement routine maintenance schedules and emergency repair procedures;
• Coordinate with contractors and vendor, ensuring that work is completed to high standards, on time and within budget;
• Ensure all properties comply with relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including health and safety standards;
• Conduct regular inspections and risk assessments to identify maintenance needs and potential hazards;
• Prepare and manage maintenance plans, budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources;
• Recommend and implement best practices in facility management and maintenance;
• Communicate effectively with staff and management to address maintenance issues and improve service delivery;
• Maintain comprehensive records of maintenance activities and property performance;
• Prepare regular reports for management on maintenance operations and budgets;
• Supervise and appraise staff of the Unit;
• Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

An Honors Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of engineering.

A Master’s Degree in relevant field of engineering.

EXPERIENCE:
• Should have at least a minimum of three (3) years of working experience in facilities management or maintenance.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and maintenance procedures.

KEY COMPETENCIES/ SKILLS:
• Leadership, team building and supervision skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and presentation skills

NOTE: Potential candidates should fill the attached form, attaching requisite academic transcripts and certificates . The form should be submitted to ed@nema.go.ug not later than 14th August 2025 at 5:00 P.M.