Associate Compound Management Officer

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• Ensures that all offices and accommodation rooms are dusted and cleaned at least once a day specifically before occupancy by the assigned user. 
• Ensures that rules and regulations governing the utilization of UNHCR accommodation and office facilities are adhered to by the respective occupants. 
• Prepares a list of consumables required for office and guesthouse cleaning indicating quantity and specification of each item and submit to the administration for procurement. 
• Prepare a list of appliances, furniture, utensils, and linen required in each room as per UNHCR global staff accommodation policy and submit to admiration procurement. 
• Supervise the daily work of the cleaning staff and ensure that the facilities are hygienically clean and healthy for inhabitance. 
• Constantly liaise with the manager and or supervisor of the cleaning service provider to guarantee that there are no gaps in the provision of cleaning services and correct any shortfall that may occur. 
• Monitor the use of cleaning supplies and cleaning process to ensure that both cleaning material, office resources and staff personal effects are accounted for at any given time. 
• Participate in the preparation of memoranda of understanding for co-location and implementation between UNHCR and co-locating agencies.
• Ensure that waste is timely collected at least twice a day and promptly disposed of by the contracted service provided. 
• Prepare annual plan for procurement of guesthouse furniture, equipment, appliances, and linen and submit to administration for inclusion in the annual procurement plan of the office. 
• Assist the office arrange hospitality for events, conferences, group seminars, meetings, staff recreation and donor missions. 
• Monitor staff movement to adequately manage available accommodation rooms and properly calculate accommodation fees for each staff.
• In consultation with the position supervisor, manage reservations for the conference room and accommodation facilities on a priority basis.
• Supervise minor premises maintenance activities and provide guidance on housekeeping activities. 
• Advise newly recruited personnel on UNHCR general premises occupancy rules and regulations. 
• Draft accommodation contracts between each staff and the organization. 
• Manage the cafeteria services.
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor.     

• A well-defined compound management system developed and implemented.
• Proper functioning of all facilities including water, electricity, waste disposal as well as clean and pleasant living and working space ensured.  
• Accommodation distribution criteria developed and implemented to ensure full transparency.
• Consumables, appliances, furniture, utensils required for office and guesthouses are procured and supplied in a timely manner.

• Cost-sharing and cost-recovery MOU with other agencies residing within the residential compound is properly monitored.     

• Degree level:   Bachelor’s degree
• Type of Degree:  Bachelor’s degree in, Business, Hotel and Hospitality Management, Accounting, Management, or other related Professional training in Hotel / Hospitality Management.

• The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years’ experience in the hospitality management function, with demonstrated ability to lead and manage the daily operations of large facilities.  
• Previous service within the private sector, International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) or the United Nations in the field of providing hospitality for big group of people or managing a huge accommodation or office facility is an added advantage.  

• The incumbent should have strong leadership skills with the ability to organize work for diverse support teams, a problem solver, to guide and support the team, empowering them to reach their full potential, while overseeing all their activities to ensure a seamless and exceptional client (staff) experience. 
• Proven ability to deal with complex situations especially last-minute demands and multiple tasks in a courteous and service-oriented manner. 
• Knowledge of UNHCR or UN system, procedures, and operational activities especially within in an emergency setting would be an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of English language and a second UN language is an advantage.  

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