Kenya: PREMISES RESPONSIBLE (Open to Kenyan Nationals only)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance. It also endeavors to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles. The ICRC's Regional Delegation in Nairobi co-ordinates the institution's humanitarian activities in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti. It also runs regional specialist units that provide support and expertise to the ICRC's delegations in Africa.

The Regional Delegation in Nairobi is seeking for; an experienced, highly motivated and qualified person to fill the position of; PREMISES RESPONSIBLE; (Open to Kenyan Nationals only)

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage numerous premises, and all related elements such as maintenance and housekeeping in line with ICRC policies and procedures;

• Responsible for the performance of a large team (more than 70 employees)

• Supervise the attribution of requests in a specific electronic request system;

• Analyze various data related to premises and elaborate monthly reports as well as financial forecasts;

• Negotiate and validate lease agreements, and negotiate with landlords with maintenance issues;

• Research, identify and negotiate for new premises;

• Negotiate with landlords and suppliers for optimal contractual conditions;

• Assess and plan the needs in terms of residences on a monthly basis, based on the variation of mobile staff on duty;

• Assess and implement passive security measures in the premises;

• Update different reference documents, such as the housing policy and the standard list of passive security items.

REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree in Business Management/Administration/Hospitality Management;

• Excellent knowledge in facilities management;

• Minimum of 5 years working experience in a busy office preferably hospitality industry;

• Minimum of 3 years in charge of a team;

• Fluent in written and spoken English, with a good knowledge of technical terms related to premises;

• Good communication and organizational skills;

• Very good computer skills (Word, Excel, Databases);

• Skilled in the following competencies: Deciding & Initiating Action, Leading & Supervising, Persuading & Negotiating, Planning & Organizing, Relating & Networking, Analyzing & Producing Solutions, Delivering Results & Meeting Clients Expectations.

Interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to submit their application to: Human Resource Office on the address or e-mail below, before21^st April, 2017.

Please include a detailed; Cover letter,Curriculum Vitae, current and expected salary and contact details of three referees. (Indicate the position title on the subject line).

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

International Committee of the Red Cross,

Nairobi Regional Delegation, Denis Pritt Road,

P.O. Box 73226, Nairobi, 00200, Kenya:

E-mail: nai_hrrec_services@icrc.org