Estates Management Officer Career Jobs – Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

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Organisation: Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Finance and Administration Manager
About US:
Uganda
National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Trade
Industry and Cooperatives mandated to coordinate the elaboration of standards
and quality of products and services so as to facilitate fair trade, promote
local industries and protect consumers.
Job Summary: The Estates Management Officer will be responsible
for management and upkeep of UNBS property such as buildings, fittings, and
other materials
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Develop and implement an efficient and
    effective routine repairs and maintenance programs for all facilities and
    equipment
  • Plan, allocate and supervise maintenance
    contractors and undertake regular inspections of the premises
  • Update and maintain a logbook for
    planned/pending and completed jobs and raise requisitions for repairs and
    maintenance in a timely manner
  • Actively participate in the planning,
    development and monitoring of premises services and supervision, training
    and appraisal of caretaking/cleaning staff and contractors
  • Identify defects and record repairs and
    maintenance requirements
  • Keenly monitor performance of service
    contractors and record performance against specified standards
  • Survey and measure property for valuation
    purposes in connection with purchase, or disposal of the property or
    equipment
  • Ensure that cost effective support and
    maintenance arrangements are put in place and regularly reviewed, using
    internal resources and external contractors where appropriate
  • Ensure that the building is maintained to the
    highest possible standards at all times and that the building
    infrastructure and fabric are robustly protected and cared for
  • Ensure regular emergency equipment checks
    including fire and intruder alarms, emergency lighting and fire
    extinguishers are completed
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant for the UNBS Estates Management
    Officer vacancy should hold an Honours degree in Electrical Engineering or
    Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institution or Higher
    Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering from a recognized
    University/Institution
  • A minimum of 
    three years of cumulatively responsible experience in property
    Management preferably in a reputable organisation
  • Demonstrated ability to find creative
    solutions to estates problems and deliver solutions within tight
    constraints.
  • Strong influential and negotiating skills.
  • Proven ability to communicate with colleagues
    at all levels, with appropriate tact, diplomacy and sensitivity.
  • Excellent presentation skills.
  • Excellent numeracy and highly effective
    analytical abilities.
  • Proven project management skills.
  • Good team player
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Age: Between 25 and 35 years.
How to Apply:
All
qualified applicants should send their applications together with attached
copies of all academic qualifications, copies of valid identity cards and
detailed CVs with mobile telephone numbers indicated, names and contact details
of three referees, to the address below;
The
Executive Director,
Uganda
National Bureau of Standards,
Bweyogerere
Industrial Park,
Plot
2-12 Kyaliwajala Road,
P.O.
Box 6329, Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 17th June 2016 by 5:00pm
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