Premises Maintenance and Support Specialist [Turkey]

 

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Premises Maintenance and Support Specialist

Job Posting: 16/May/2023

Closure Date: 30/May/2023, 4:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: SEC

Job Type: Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition: PSA (Personal Services Agreement)

Grade Level: N/A

Primary Location: Turkey-Ankara

Duration: 11 months (WAE – 100 days)

Post Number: N/A

FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
• FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.

Organizational Setting

Under the overall coordination of the FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (REU), the Sub-regional Office for Central Asia (FAO-SEC) is responsible for developing, promoting, overseeing and implementing strategies for addressing organizational priorities relating to sustainable agri-food systems, food security, agriculture and rural development, natural resource management, and climate change in the Central Asia sub-region. FAO-SEC’s technical assistance, provided mainly through projects, includes institution building, development of knowledge and competencies, and exchange of experience among FAO member countries. FAO-SEC supports regional policy dialogue on the above issues, facilitates the emergence of regional and sub-regional partnerships including with regional economic integration organizations, and supports capacity development and resource mobilization in the sub-region. It also supports the FAO Representations in the sub-region with addressing issues related to food security, agriculture, and rural development.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the Sub-Regional Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Administrative Officer, the incumbent is expected to ensure execution of transparent and efficient provision of premises and administration of relevant and other associated facility services through a client-focused, quality and results-oriented approach.

Technical Focus

• Maintenance of corporate computerized systems
• Maintenance of the building and its facilities

Tasks and responsibilities

• Develop and implement a maintenance program for the building and its facilities, including regular inspections and repairs as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair work performed, including costs, materials used, and any follow-up actions required.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant building codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Develop/draft Technical Specifications/ToRs in premises domain for further review and clearance by Procurement Unit.
• Responsible for updated schedule of renovation/cleaning/painting of office building scheduled and all office facilities hygienic and in smooth and in running conditions at all times;
• Schedule regular maintenance and provide technical supervision during conduct of those services within the premises to avoid service interruptions as per the requirements;
• When required or as may be instructed by the management; prepare floor layout, sketch designs, detailed costing of architectural, mechanical and electrical items etc.
• Prepare business options/alternatives for administration management’ decision
• Visit project sites and propose efficient business models/options and provide solutions to premises related issues in line with corporate policies and procedures
• Provide technical supervision for refurbishment or construction works in accordance with the necessary technical specifications, building codes and regulations
• Perform other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of facility administration or management advice experience comprising large residential, commercial, or diplomatic sites/buildings at the national or international level.
• Working knowledge (Level C) of English and Turkish.
• National of Turkey or a legal resident in the country.

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Good knowledge of financial rules and regulations, accounting policies and practices
• Good knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) corporate travel systems
• Good knowledge of communication and documentation standards
• Good knowledge of the MS Office applications, Internet and office technology equipment.

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing).
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
• Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications.
• For other issues, visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

HOW TO APPLY
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills

• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

If you need help, or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org

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