Job Advertisement.

POSITION TITLE: Facilities Manager

LOCATION: Karongi Office

RESPONSIBLE TO: Construction Manager

STATUS: Full Time

SUPERVISORY CAPACITY: N/A

DATE: October 2024.

Gasmeth Energy MISSION:

Gasmeth Energy aims to reduce or remove environmental pollution using cleaner, greener gas displacing liquid or solid hydrocarbons. Developing and producing methane from Lake Kivu in a safe, efficient, and environmentally sound manner. Distributing compressed natural gas (CNG) throughout the region.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Carries outbuildings and accommodation management, building maintenance, catering, facility budgets, managing third-party contractors, and ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of a workplace’s occupants.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and build positive relationships with company staff, rental property owners, vendors, and suppliers.
• Oversee the daily operations of the office and accommodation facilities, ensuring they meet the needs of all users.
• Responsible for leading and managing drivers, cleaners, cooks, assistants, and other staff under their control. Assign work activities, monitor performance, and review results.
• Ensure staff are aware of policies and procedures, plan staff schedules and deal with any HR related issues.
• Act as a coach to subordinates, identify their training and career development, recommend training courses and follow-up on their personnel records such as time sheets, discipline, vacations, leaves and absenteeism
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular inspections and risk assessments.
• Review and negotiate contract terms and conditions for rental properties.
• Manage cleaning and catering services for the company accommodation facilities, prepare and manage external procurement requests and complete local purchases.
• Prepare and coordinate local purchases of food, condiments, consumables, and cleaning supplies.
• Maintain an elevated level of cleanliness and hygiene in food preparation and storage areas. Periodic inspections to be completed and reports/checklist completed for auditing purposes.
• Manage, coordinate, and plan the allocation of accommodation for permanent residents and visitors.
• Assist in space management and planning to optimize the use of facilities.
• Develop and manage the facilities budget, including forecasting expenses and monitoring expenditures.
• Prepare weekly and monthly cost reports.
• Responsibly plan, schedule, and supervise maintenance activities, including plumbing, electrical, and other systems.
• Coordinate the project fleet operations, ensuring vehicles and drivers are available and operational for project needs.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Professional Experience:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in business or Facilities management, or other associated qualification.
• Minimum of 8 years in a similar role or suitable for an individual who has experience as a hotel manager, hostel manager, bed and breakfast manager, or camp manager.
• Experience in hospitality and/or residential accommodation management
• Experience in managing and coordinating catering and food preparation services.
• Knowledge of general facilities maintenance.
• Ability to work in Karongi district.
• Residents from the Karongi district are encouraged to apply for this position
  
  
  

SKILLS

• Business management skills
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures (such as contract, housing or employment law, health and safety, cleanliness practices and waste management) is an advantage.
• Ability to write and implement standard operating procedures and other documentation
• Effective communication skills
• Contracts and project management skills
• Subcontractor management skills
• The ability to motivate people, delegate tasks and work as part of a team
• IT skills and familiarity with databases and spreadsheets for data analysis, and good knowledge of MS Office and 365
• Financial planning and budget management skills
• Supervisory or leadership skills
• Ability to remain diplomatic and pleasant, think on your feet and remain calm in a crisis
• Flexibility and adaptability with good organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to solve problems
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Submission of applications – to include combined in one folder 1 page Cover letter, an updated CV (maximum three pages), and names, titles, and contacts of three professional referees – should be submitted via the apply button below with the position applied for clearly indicated in the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is 11^th November 2024 at 17:00hrs.

For those that applied before, their applications won’t be taken into consideration.