European Union Vacancies in Kenya

The EU Delegation in Nairobi hosts the offices of the Delegation to the Republic of Kenya and the Delegation to the Republic of Somalia. The EU is currently in the process of renting, setting up and moving to new offices in Nairobi before December 2018.

European Union Infrastructure Coordinator Vacancies in Kenya

Job Description

The Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Kenya is seeking to recruit a Temporary Infrastructure Coordinator in the Administration Section. This is a Local Position for a limited duration of six (6) months governed by local legislation.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance during the project initiation and design development, review plans and documents, correspondence and term of references.

Organize and coordinate the local meeting with report to EU Delegation and EU Headquarters.

Take part in the calls for tender and in the procurement process for any matter related to the rental and construction works.

Provide frontline analysis of any document provided by the developer, the construction companies, the experts and external bodies.

Ensure at all stages that EU requirements are met. Submit appropriate solutions to discrepancies between local and European standards.

Coordinate the work between the stakeholders of the project such as but not limited to: EU Delegation, EU Divisions at Headquarters (Infrastructure, IT, Security), construction companies, owner of the current premises and the building management team, various contractors working for the Delegation (security experts / external bodies / moving companies,…).

Follow up on deadlines of the various stages of the project, from design stages to provisional acceptance of the works and move. Close attention to critical paths in order to ensure that the deadlines are met.

Provide architectural and technical supervision on site as necessary to ensure that the technical requirements are met.

Provide assistance in the phases of provisional acceptance

Follow up on budget related matters of the construction works and the moves.

Provide assistance to the Delegation in making decisions about finishes, based on overall consistency and best

value for money.

Ensure that samples can be made available.
Where necessary, provide assistance with customs clearance issues

Participation to the preparation of all the stages related to the move, in particular to those related to its logistics, its organization and the infrastructure of the current premises.

Qualifications

Degree in architecture and/or civil engineering - additional degree in project management is an advantage

Proven minimum 5-year experience in similar kind of work, both in the coordination and technical quality control field

Thorough knowledge of the office construction field - Experience in office construction works in the EU is an advantage

Thorough knowledge of office construction rules in force locally and ability to compare them to EU norms and requirements - Knowledge of the financial rules and regulations of the EU is an advantage

Thorough knowledge of English, both written and oral. Oral and written fluency in French is an advantage

Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Thorough knowledge of CAD software (e.g. Autocad)

High level of responsibility and ability to take initiative

High level of organization and prioritization

Flexibility and ability to work under pressure

Excellent team spirit

The position is open to nationals and other residents of Kenya with a valid working permit (compulsory).

The contract is for a limited duration of six (6) months with no renewal possibility.

How to apply

A covering letter and detailed CV should be sent to:

Delegation-Kenya-Recruitment@eeas.europa.eu

latest by Thursday, 15th February 2018, and should have in the subject line “Temporary Infrastructure Coordinator”.

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