The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre – part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future.
Facilities Engineer
S/he will ensure first class status of the Institute’s facilities by providing up-to-date advice and guidance in Engineering and building current trends.
The job holder will work within a team to provide strategies and methods of ensuring good working and sustainable environment through continuous improvement in provision of efficient and effective services.
Facilities Engineer Job Key Responsibilities
- Involvement in planning and designing of building and ILRI Facilities, including optimal utilization of space
- Assist in Project management, including scoping of customer requirements, translating them into a drawing, providing bill of quantities, participating in tender process, bid analysis and assist in preparation of contracts
- Advise on site acquisition, contractor briefing/induction, site conditions, and approvals, providing guidance and support to contractors and well as managing contract costs (measurements and variations/cost control)
- Maintain international engineering/building and works standards and ensuring that they are acceptable to the Institution
- Coordinate acquisition of permits, licenses and all necessary approvals
- Work in a team to ensure health and safety standards are maintained
- Advise, or approve where delegated, construction materials and methods so as to meet expected standards and quality
- Check and advice on contractors work plans and ensuring that they are within reasonable timelines
- Participate in ensuring cost-effective, quality and timely delivery of projects and refurbishment/upgrade activities
- Supervise delegated projects and support internal and external resources to ensure timely delivery of projects, expected quality and allotted budgets
- Collaborate and give input for implementation of three year multi annual maintenance plan for buildings and facilities for sustainability and proper planning
- Provide regular reports and progress reports by use of engineering project planning and monitoring tools
- Plan, prepare, attend and (where necessary) lead site meetings and inspections for ILRI projects
- Regularly monitor buildings and facilities and advise the Unit Manager on repair or maintenance requirements
- Assist the unit manager in providing technical support to external and internal customers.
- Share relevant experience to help the team members to reach their targets and potential for better output
- Replace the Facility supervisor during absences
Requirements for the Facilities Engineer Job
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent from a recognized University
- 5 years’ experience in engineering related field
- Experience in working with /for International NGOs or similar Institutions
- Proven Experience in Engineering projects, contract management and contractor supervision.
- Experience in working with International quality standards
- Computer knowledge in Microsoft programs,including MS Project
- Knowledge and experience in AutoCAD and arch-cad as well as other engineering software.
- Experience with ERP application software
- Highly skilled person with an eye for details and quality
- Forward planning capability
Terms of Appointment
This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus. It is open to Kenyan nationals only. The position is on a 3-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.
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