Estates Manager - BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION KIGALI

OFFICE NOTICE NO – 01/14 KG

 

POSITION                : ESTATES MANAGER

SECTION                 : CORPORATE SERVICES

GRADE                             : B3 (L)

LINE MANAGER        : LUKE BEAUMONT

POSITION TYPE       : FULL TIME/PERMANENT

SALARY                  : GBP 13.9k PA (approx 15,142,000 RWF)

                              

 

Main purpose of job:

 

Responsible for ensuring the British Government's estates in Rwanda and Burundi are maintained to UK standards.

 

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve ?:

You will be responsible for the standard of the UK's estates in Rwanda and Burundi.  This includes the High Commission headquarters, our Liaison Office in Bujumbura and the more than twenty residential compounds that UK staff and their families live in.  You will be responsible for identifying relevant UK government standards on buildings, grounds and utilities.  You will be responsible for managing a team of three and some sizable contracts with local maintenance companies to ensure these standards are met at all times.   You will work with the regional Technical Works Officer when necessary to achieve this.

 

You will need to define a regular pattern of routine maintenance to prevent issues arising.  You will also need to respond quickly when issues do arise, to ensure they are addressed to the required standard within the agreed timeframe.  You will be measured monthly by senior managers against key performance indicators for your work.

 

When required, you will negotiate short accommodation contracts for temporary staff, and lead procurement of long-term contractors and estates related purchases.  You will work with utilities providers to ensure a quality service at the best price.

You will also be ready to provide support across the corporate services team as necessary. 

 

Resources managed

1x S1 Technical Works Supervisor/Handyman; countersigning officer to 2x S2 Technicians; responsible for c. £100k /year in outsourced contracts.

 

Key competences required for the job: 

Delivering a Quality Service

Delivering Value for Money

Making Effective Decisions   

Leading and Communicating

 

Language requirements:  English

 

 

Other skills / experience / qualifications:

 

Essential on arrival: Managing contracts; line-managing people; Microsoft Office.

 

Desirable: Driving licence.

 

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

There is ample opportunity to develop with FCO/Civil Service courses that offer world-class training in corporate service provision.  We have a generous training budget and we encourage staff to identify training to improve their performance and aid their career progression, in consultation with their line-manager.

 

 

NOTE:

• All applicants must be legally able to work in Rwanda with the correct visa/status or work permit.
• The British High Commission in Kigali is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
• Staffs recruited locally by the British High Commission in Kigali are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Rwandan employment law.
• Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted.
• If you have not heard from us 3 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.  Note: Any questions you may have about this position will only be answered during interview, should you be invited.

 

 

To Apply

 

Applicants should submit a short (1 page maximum) covering letter stating why they are a suitable candidate for the position along with a copy of their CV.

Internal applicants should submit this along with a copy of their most recent 24 months of appraisal evidence (i.e. two full appraisals, or however many abridged appraisals, minutes etc to make up two years' worth of evidence)to Human Resources, by email:Recruitment.Africa@fco.gov.uk

 

The closing date is 11 December 2014 and no further applications will be accepted after that date.  Please quote in the subject line if you are an internal candidate, or spouse of a diplomatic officer, with the Vacancy Notice No:  01/14 KG