Uganda National Bureau of Standards - Senior Estates Management Officer Jobs

Uganda National Bureau of Standards - Senior Estates Management Officer Jobs

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of
Trade Industry and Cooperatives responsible for standardization, Quality Assurance,
Metrology and Laboratory Testing (SQMT) with the objective of facilitating fair trade,
promoting local industries and Consumer protection.

UNBS is looking for highly motivated candidates, result-oriented and qualified professionals with integrity for employment on a three-year renewable contract depending on satisfactory performance to fill the posts below;

  • Senior Estates Management Officer

    Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, the successful candidate shall be
    required to perform the following duties;

  • Undertake property status reviews to establish their state and propose maintenance
    programs for all UNBS facilities and equipment
  • Solicit and coordinate maintenance contractors to ensure proper handling of works
    on facilities and equipment’s
  • Maintain a database of all works so as to have timely maintenance schedules
  • Monitor performance of service contractors and record performance against
    specified standards
  • Participate in the planning, development and monitoring of premises services and
    supervision, training and appraisal of caretaking/cleaning staff and contractors
  • Oversee and supervise the survey and measure of property for valuation purposes in
    connection with purchase, or disposal of the property or equipment
  • Propose effective support and maintenance arrangements and regularly review them
    using internal resources and external contractors where appropriate
  • Ensure that the buildings are maintained to the highest possible standards at all
    times and that the building infrastructure and fabric are robustly protected and
    cared for
  • Ensure regular emergency equipment checks including fire and intruder alarms,
    emergency lighting and fire extinguishers are completed
  • In liaison with the Regional Administrators regularly report on the state of staffing
    accommodation to ensure a safe working environment for regional officers

    Qualifications
  • Possession of at least a post graduate qualification in Engineering field or project
    planning and management from a recognized University/Institution
  • Possession of Honours degree in Electrical
    Engineering or Civil Engineering from a
    recognized University/Institution
  • Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering from a recognized
    University/Institution
  • At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in property Management
    preferably in a reputable organisation
  • Ability to find creative solutions to estates problems and deliver solutions within
    tight constraints.
  • Strong influential and negotiating skills.
  • Ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels, with appropriate tact,
    diplomacy and sensitivity.
  • Strong presentation skills.
  • Excellent numeracy and highly effective analytical abilities.
  • Proven project management skills.
  • Age: Between 30 and 45 years

    The successful candidate must have a high level of integrity and professionalism,
    Communication, Teamwork and Analytical skills and needs to be a team player, an
    excellent communicator with good oral communication and presentation skills.

    How to Apply

  • Interested persons with the requirements are encouraged to apply online
  • Use your email address for registration
  • Fill in all tabs as per the application as required
  • Attach your updated CV with mobile telephone numbers indicated, copies of
    academic qualifications and national identity card under the tab for documents
  • Complete your application by clicking ‘submit application’
  • No hand delivered applications will be received
  • Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • UNBS does not request for any payments at any stage of recruitment and review
    process
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
  • Apply by 17th May 2019
  • For more information and job application details, see; Uganda National Bureau of Standards - Senior Estates Management Officer Jobs

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