Jobs at Uganda Telecom - Facilities Manager

Job Title: Facilities Manager


Reports to: Chief Human Resource & Administration Officer



Job Purpose:

To ensure that an organization has the most suitable working environment for its employees and their activities

The successful candidates will demonstrate:

    Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
    Understanding of the nature of the telecom industry
    Problem solving skills
    Decision making skills
    Strong analytical background
    Strategic planning
    Strong self-drive

Applicants must have:

    Bachelor’s Degree Civil Engineering or Finance
    Post graduate Diploma in Project Management
    Training and expertise in Health and Safety Practice is a requirement
    A minimum of four years’ managerial experience & Health &Safety Management
    Project management and budgeting skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

    Responsible for budgeting and compliance for the section
    Ensure that the  Lap Green Group and UTL Health and Safety policies are implemented at all times and raise any concerns regarding their operation, or any other health and safety matter with the appropriate senior line manager
    Manage the cleaning contractors and their adherence to their contracts to ensure value for money for the business
    Maintain and ensure optimum use of company properties and rented premises & Create, manage and maintain a record of company property countrywide
    Liaise with Project Engineers to draw appropriate property maintanance schedules
    Contribute to strategic planning for the overall improvement of the condition of the facilities
    Assess performance in accordance with the contract specifications and standards, in compliance with the standing orders, financial orders, departmental procedures and contract performance criteria for contracts assigned and for the Company as a whole as required by the CHRAO
    Carry out surveys and prepare specifications for full range of survey work, including complex cases and specialist surveys, as allocated by the CHRAO, including assuming responsibility for a range of contracts as assigned
    Review the work of contractors report on standard of work, project progress and efficiency and performance and develop budget profiles and monitor commitment/expenditure of contracts to ensure financial control as per programme in complex areas of work throughout the company as assigned by the CHRAO
    Respond to requests and inquiries and consul with Authorities and leaseholders on works/proposed works and ensure compliance with statutory procedures, maintain contact with tenants/leaseholders relating to access, progress and quality of work

How to Apply:
Applications from suitably qualified candidates should be submitted to:

The Chief Human Resource & Administration Officer
Uganda Telecom
Telephone House
P.O Box 7171
Kampala. Or  recruitment@utl.co.ug

Closing Date: 14th June 2013 at 17:00 HRS .Only short listed candidates will be contacted.