Facility Management Officer

COMPANY PRESENTATION

WHO began when our Constitution came into force on 7 April 1948 - a date we now celebrate every year as World Health Day. We are now more than 7000 people from more than 150 countries working in 150 country offices, in 6 regional offices and at our headquarters in Geneva.
- Our primary role is to direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations system and our main areas of work are health systems; health through the life-course; noncommunicable and communicable diseases; preparedness, surveillance and response; and corporate services.
- We support countries as they coordinate the efforts of governments and partners - including bi
- and multilaterals, funds and foundations, civil society organizations and the private sector.
- Working together, we attain health objectives by supporting national health policies and strategies.
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- Our goal is to ensure that a billion more people have universal health coverage, to protect a billion more people from health emergencies, and provide a further billion people with better health and well-being.

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**OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME**
- As part of the overall Business Operation Support Division (BOS) to the Regional Office, the Operations and Support Services unit (OSS) ensures the provision of infrastructure and support services in the area of property management, construction and security of Regional Office and country Offices, office furniture, supplies and equipment, inventory management system, travel support and conferences, meetings, privileges & immunities, concession contracts and contacts with local Host Government Authorities.

**DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES**
- 1. Ensure the efficient implementation of the preventive and major maintenance plans of the building facilities in the RO, such as mechanical, electrical, air conditioning, elevators, UPS, audio/video systems and equipment as well as the architectural and finishing items.
- 2. Implement and review the frequent operational maintenance for the overall building and its associated facilities and equipment, including interior renovation and rehabilitations.
- 4. Participate in the planning and managing the overall Capital Master Plans and regular work plan with the associated budget needs for short and long-term periods.This includes the Regional Office and Country Offices to cover:

- a. Major repair and upgrade of the premises and facilities.
- b. New construction, renovation, and rehabilitation work.
- c. Capital replacement of buildings, facilities, and equipment.
- d. Building security and security equipment related.
- 5. Provide technical input to the plan, management, and implementation of the new construction, renovation & rehabilitation projects being executed within the RO and/or WCO, starting from preparing the project tender documents, finalizing procurement procedures, managing project execution and handing over.
- 6.Suggest appropriate technical solutions and identify functional improvement in the office space management in the Regional Office to ensure smooth movement, proper allocation and/or relocation of space to the new and existing staff,
- 7. Review and finalize all contractual aspects of the regular operational external maintenance contracts for buildings, facilities, and equipment in the Regional Office, as well as the WCOs.
- 8. Ensure the proper implementation of the building related Security Risk Assessment recommendations, including but not limited to the construction of perimeter walls, provision of bunker/or shelter design and installation of the access control, fire alarm, backup generator, and surveillance systems, to ensure the availability of the business continuity plan (BCP) all the time.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**

Education
**Essential**: A bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
- **Desirable**: A PMP or PRINCE-2 certification will be an asset.
Experience
**Essential**: At least (2) two years of experience in construction management and maintenance systems in complex commercial and industrial buildings.
- **Desirable**: International exposure.
- Practical experience in field, humanitarian and disastrous locations.

**Skills**:
- Good knowledge of engineering and building management and security services.
- Adequate knowledge of UN rules and regulations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage projects and diversified cultures.
WHO Competencies
- Teamwork
- Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
- Communication
- Ensuring the effective use of resources
- Moving forward in a changing environment
Use of Language Skills
**Essential**: Expert knowledge of English.
- **Desirable**: Intermediate knowledge of Arabic.

Other Skills (e.g. IT)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

**REMUNERATION**

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**