View Vacancy - Technical Works Group Leader A2 (13/19 KG)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Estates

Main purpose of job:

To lead all Technical Team and control their Works and ensure all the work done at the office and DFID&FCO properties comply with FCO standard. 

Roles and responsibilities 

The TWGL will be supervised by the Estate Manager B3 (L)


The main duties will include:

  • Supervise contractors and ensure that their works are up to UK standards, work are delivered according to maintainability and Compatibility according to  Health and Safety standards
  • To coach and mentor other technical staff (electrician, plumber and general technicians) and ensure they carry out work as Corporate Services Level Agreement
  • To liaise with the Estates Manager, and store manager on material required for technical works.
  • Drafting the specifications of required materials and techniques and methods to be used by technicians and contractors in technical works.
  • To monitor Technical works KPIs and ensure feedback from Customer is collected after each work has been completed and worked on
  • Communicate to customers on progress of works being done in their properties
  • Filling Estates related documents (Inspection reports, H&S documents, etc)
  • Work closely with the Estate Manager to ensure the annual preventive plan is implemented as per FCO policy and guidance
  • Work closely with Estates Manager to ensure that data on Pyramid is appropriately updated
  • To carry out any other tasks or instructions given by the line manager

Resources managed :  

  • Lead 2XS1 Technicians and 2 X S1 General Technicians
  • Supervision of Technical contractors
  • At least 3 years previous technical supervisory experience.
  • Having an advanced experience in electrical installation or electricity/A2 in electricity
  • Having a Diploma in Construction or equivalent
  • Technical Craft Certificate 
  • Having an experience or a knowledge in general property maintenance
  • A current full driving licence
  • Very good spoken Kinyarwanda and English Language both verbal and written
  • Basic computer literacy.
  • Knowledge of electrical Installation to International Standards
  • Knowledge of metal Works, masonry and carpentry works
  • Knowledge of white goods reparations
18 October 2019
Administrative Officer (AO)
Permanent
Africa
Rwanda
Kigali
British High Commission
RWF 776,071
1 December 2019

Learning and development opportunities :

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. Online courses are encouraged.

Working patterns:

From 08.00 to 17.00 Monday to Thursday; 0800-1200 Friday; out of hours emergency response as necessary.

 

Any other information:

The British High Commission Kigali is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.

Staff recruited locally by the British High Commission Kigali are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to Rwandan employment law.

Medical Assurance: 100% Regional cover for staff and dependents

BHC pays 8.6% of staff statutory pension

Staff are entitled to 25 leave days per year

Paternity leave: 10 days

Maternity leave: 3 months fully paid

 

 

 

 

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  3. Meet the costs to relocation 
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