View Vacancy - Head of Technical Work Group A2 (08/19 DAR)
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Estates
Main purpose of job:
Head of Technical Work Group will be responsible and accountable for delivering diligent technical, administrative and management support services to enhance customer satisfaction on services offered by the estates team.
Duties and responsibilities:
- To manage and lead TWG team
- Inspect BHC own and rented properties regularly to identify problems and necessary maintenance.
- Prepare weekly maintenance schedules and allocate work as per forecasted workloads.
- Coordinate daily cleaning and maintenance activities.
- Oversee all repairs and ensure that work is completed on time.
- Work together with the estates manager to ensure all inventory and equipment, and ensure proper storage.
- Comply with all health and safety regulations and practices on site as per the BHC Policies.
- Conduct preventative maintenance work.
- Conduct follow-ups on all maintenance and repair work.
- Conduct safety inspections as scheduled.
Resources managed (staff and expenditure):
Technical Working Group
Residential accommodation
- 3 years of experience as a Maintenance Supervisor (essential). Strong knowledge of building trades, cleaning procedures and maintenance.
- Solid understanding of health and safety regulations and practices.
- Organizational and leadership skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Computer literate with capability in email, MS Office and related communication tools.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to be well organised and to communicate well to UK based and local staff colleagues
10 October 2019
Administrative Officer (AO)
Permanent
35
Africa
United Republic of Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam
British High Commission
1
TZS 1,943,599.71
3 January 2020
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
FCO Mandatory Courses
Procurement and Contract
- 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 Dar Es Salaam are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Tanzania.
- All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in Tanzania.
- 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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This opportunity is closed to applications.
