The Facilities Officer is responsible for overseeing the efficient operation of all aspects of a company's facilities. This includes managing maintenance, repairs, security, and ensuring that the physical workspace meets the needs of employees and clients.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Planning, directing, and coordinating services such as reception, despatch, general maintenance, facilities, company vehicles and security.
- Directing responsibilities to driver-messengers and other admin/support members and evaluating their performance.
- Assuring that facilities meet compliance standards and government regulations.
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular inspections, and implementing measures to minimize risks to employees and visitors.
- Being responsive to arising emergencies in the workplace and deal with them in a timely manner.
- Fostering strong relationship with all stakeholders, and work in close collaboration with different Partners.
- Discussing areas for improvement with Partners.
- Ensuring building maintenance by undertaking inspections and general repairs.
- Overseeing building-related projects such as renovations and refurbishments.
- Ensuring proper planning for the facility’s current and future needs and requirements.
- Monitoring and controlling activities such as building security, parking and office space allocation, waste disposal etc.
- Liaising with relevant authorities as and when required.
- Performing any other cognate duties as assigned by the Partners.
Qualification/Knowledge/Experience:
- Strong ability to organise, coordinate, and direct various operational matters and prioritize tasks.
- Strong ability to lead and manage multiple teams and activities.
- Fluency in English and French (Oral and written).
- Good analytical skills and ability to work under pressure.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the field of facilities and/or maintenance management.
- Technical, electrical, and plumbing troubleshooting skills.
- Supervisory experience and ability to take right decisions.
- Ability to work odd hours when required.
- IT literate.
- Holder of a valid Driving License.