Facilities Assistant SSA Individual Contractor

The General Support Services (GSS) is a part of the Administration Division (ADM).

The Administration Division (ADM), being the second largest division, is responsible for assuring the effective management of the financial and human resources, information technology, procurement, facilities management, general support services, knowledge management and training functions within the Technical Secretariat.

The General Support Services (GSS) plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient functioning of the Organisation by providing smooth logistical and operational support. It assists with asset and property management, inventory control, supplies, travel, shipping and transportation, fleet management, visas and travel documents, insurance, catering services, mail services, cleaning services and contract management with external service providers.

The individual contractor will be working in the General Support Section (GSS) / Facilities Management Section (FMS) under the supervision of the Acting Head, GSS/FMS.

Main Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of facility management tasks, including building repairs, maintenance adaptation tasks, space removals and rearrangements, delivery and filling of supplies and monitoring of activities of outside contractors;
• Coordinates and prioritises the activities of service contractors (cleaning, gardening, HVAC, building maintenance);
• Provides feedback to the Head GSS/FMS on external contractors’ performances as well as suggestions for potential improvements and cost savings;
• Provides general assistance with audio-visual equipment;
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education Essential:  

• High school diploma or equivalent diploma of secondary education.

Desirable: 

• A technical background including audio-visual equipment skills.

Knowledge and Experience Essential: 

• At least one year of related experience.

Desirable:  

• Experience with hardware tools and electrical equipment and basic understanding of electrical, plumbing or HVAC systems.

Languages:

• Fluency in English is essential and a good working knowledge of one of the other official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is desirable.

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