Job Title: Facilities Manager/ Mission Facilities Supervisor
Organisation: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often informally called the LDS or Mormon Church) is a worldwide Christian restorationist denomination with over 17.5 million members, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. Founded by Joseph Smith in 1830, members believe in Jesus Christ as their Savior, the authority of the Bible and the Book of Mormon, and continuing revelation through modern prophets.
Job Summary: The purpose of this role is to provide multi-function service in support with the Church’s mission to help all of God’s children come to Jesus Christ. Will be the primary customer contact for all physical facilities matters relating to existing facilities and properties. This position will also assist in the prevention of building deterioration and maximize building life through judicious application of operations and maintenance process and standards. This role is a people manager who typically has oversight of para-professionals in a role supporting work. This position helps provide and maintain facilities in the mission and the church which give missionaries a place where they can work, teach, learn, learn and grow. Each facility that is built and/or maintained should 1) Provide a spiritual setting for missionaries and members to use , and 2) Present an image of reverence and dignity in the community.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and implement operations & maintenance annual plan. Scope building renovation projects with the assistance of project
- Manager regularly inspect facilities to ensure compliance to approved standards
- Manages resources including staff, contractors, and vendors to execute the annual plan
- Secures contractors and vendors and ensures that work and services meet established specifications.
- Communicates frequently with customers, employees, vendors and contractors to develop and maintain effective relationships.
- Coordinates directly with the mission president to ensure missionary facility are being met
- Negotiates apartment leases and renewals and supports fleet department by taking care of fleet needs
- Field requests , assigns work to vendors as needed, and ensures work meets established specifications
- Ensures monthly inspection of facilities , manages any mission drivers or home attendants in the mission.
- Scopes building renovation projects as needed while anticipating any upcoming mission needs.
- Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Must be worthy of a temple recommend
- Strongly prefer BS degree in facility management, construction management, business, or a related field, with 2-5 years experience in facility management, property management, or MBA with 2 years experience in facility, property management or related industry.
- Former leadership experience in a work setting. 3 or more years in a leadership role leading others.
- Must be proficient in the use of computers and cellphones. Must understand and be able to use MS Office applications, department-specific software, web-based programs, internet services, and wireless communications.
- Knowledge in facility and property management, construction procedures, business practices, safety and fire codes.
- Proven front-line management skills in a multi-discipline work environment and ability to manage difficult situations to achieve a positive and appropriate resolution.
- Ability to communicate professionally with employees, priesthood leaders, contractors and vendors. Required: IFMA Training FMP, Facility Management Professional
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 5th August 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24