View Vacancy - Technical Works Supervisor A2 (02/17 KG) (INTERNAL)

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

Main purpose of job:

To supervise all Technical Works and ensure all the work done at the office and DFID&FCO properties comply with FCO standard.

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

The main duties will include:


  • Supervise contractors and ensure that their work is up to UK standards, work is delivered on time and that they keep to acceptable Health and Safety standards as per FCO policy.
  • To promote and encourage greater awareness of Health and Safety in the workplace as well as in all technical works
  • Leading any rewiring and upgrading project of FCO properties
  • Work with Regional Inspection visit and ensure all recommendations from visits are being implemented in due time
  • To coach and mentor other technical staff (electrician, plumber and general technicians) and ensure they carry out work at as per UK standards & FCO policy and in a timely manner
  • To liaise with the Procurement Officer, and store manager on material requirements for technical works.
  • Drafting the specifications of required materials and techniques and methods to be used by technicians and contractors in technical works.
  • To organise regular training sessions for contractors to ensure they do work as per FCO Standards
  • To manage Technical works KPIs and ensure feedback from Customer is collected after each work has been completed
  • Work closely with the Estate Manager to ensure the annual preventive plan is implemented as per FCO policy and guidance
  • To carry out any other tasks or instructions given by the line manager

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

  • Estate inventory
  • Supervision of contractors staff

  • At least 3 years previous technical supervisory experience.
  • Having a certificate in electrical installation or electricity/A2 in electricity
  • Technical Craft Certificate 
  • Having an experience or a knowledge in general maintenance works
  • A current full driving licence
  • Very good spoken Kinyarwanda and English Language both verbal and written
  • Basic computer literacy.
  • Knowledge of electrical British Standards
  • Online purchasing
  • Knowledge of procurement
  • Knowledge of white goods reparations
17 August 2017
Administrative Officer (AO)
Permanent
Africa
Rwanda
Kigali
British High Commission
Rwf 784,615
1 September 2017

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.

 

Working patterns:

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

                                                                                           

 

  • THIS IS AN INTERNAL RECRUITMENT
  • Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
  • Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
  • The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
  • Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Kigali are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Rwanda.
  • All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in Rwanda with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit. 
  • The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;

1.    Obtain the relevant permit
2.    Pay the fees for the permit
3.    Make arrangements to relocate
4.    Meet the costs to relocation


  • Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
  • Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework Please note:  Job grade AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
  • Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
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