Team Lead - (Facilities Management and Security Coordination (FMS))

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Job Description - Team Lead - (Facilities Management) (2403609) * Team Lead - (Facilities Management) - ( 2403609 ) Grade : P4 Contractual Arrangement : Fixed-term appointment Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : 2 years (Subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance.) Job Posting : Apr 25, 2024, 6:21:28 AM Closing Date : May 16, 2024, 9:59:00 PM Primary Location : Egypt-Cairo Organization : EM/BOS Business Operations Schedule : Full-time IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. 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.Confirm the sustainable reliability of WHO premises across the EMR region, including the office buildings and warehouses, by: a) Developing a comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance plan including major repair and capital replacement for the main equipment/property, and ensuring that, buildings' facilities are operating as intended and incompliance with the manufacturers' recommendations and industries' best practices within the designated leased areas of the building. b) Managing the proposed redundant solutions for the critical utilities to ensure effective business continuity plans to the organization, by reviewing and recommending the technical & financial proposals of the potential vendors, supervising the implementation, to ensure the efficient outputs. c) Determining the appropriate space allocation and identify functional improvements in the office space management system and coordinate the implementation by making recommendations on organization-wide space allocation, providing alternative scenarios to meet user and corporate evolving needs. 2. Support the country offices to deliver their program in the area related to the facility management through: a) Consulting with the WCO's team to issue the Request For Proposals, complete with all the project documents, clear the evaluation of the technical proposals based on the predetermined evaluation criteria, select the successful bidder, and approve the related contractual agreements in accordance with local mandates and international construction standards. b) Leading the successful implementation of the projects, certifying the payment, and managing the hand over to the end user. c) Design and propose environmentally friendly facilities and associated services, through innovative and green building applications, to minimize the cost of energy consumption, reduce carbon footprint, and ensure value for money. 3. In coordination with HQ, prepare, manage, follow up and report the long-term plan for WHO's owned buildings across the region, to cover: a) Construction, renovation, and rehabilitation of WHO's premises. b) Major repair and capital replacement of the buildings' facilities. c) Building security, and security related equipment to ensure the availability of Minimum of Security Standard (MOSS) for WHO's premises. 4. Coordinate with the operational teams in the country offices together with HQ to collect, verify, update all required information, and submit the annual report of the premises database for the owned, rented and provided free of charge WHO premises, to enable submitting the annual financial report to the WHO member states. 5. Control and address critical ad hoc challenges that may be necessary outside of the approved plans & budget, recommend solutions to unusual engineering problems and provide expert technical advice on overall policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to the position. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential : Advanced university degree (master's degree) in engineering, business, public administration, or related field Desirable : Additional qualification in business and/or project management, health services administration or related field. Experience Essential : At least 7 years of experience, with international exposure, in the property and facility management, construction, project management and maintenance & operation systems. Desirable : Relevant work experience, with special focus on administrative and financial rules, procedures, and practices, within the World Health Organization and/or other UN agencies. Skills Excellent time management and stress management skills. Ability to lead, direct and manage a team. Proven knowledge in the application of policies and the delivery of services within tight deadlines and limited resources in accordance with established administrative frameworks. Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities, and risks, excellent analytical, presentation and negotiation skills. Ability to work harmoniously with multi-cultural context. Excellent communication skills and analytical skills. Thorough knowledge and the ability to apply WHO/UN rules, manuals, practices, procedures and WHO Style Guide as applicable to the area of work. WHO Competencies Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Ensuring the effective use of resources Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond Creating an empowering and motivating environment Use of Language Skills Essential : Expert knowledge of English. Desirable : Knowledge of French. Knowledge of Arabic. Other Considerations (e.g., Physical Workplace Condition, if other than normal office environment; IT Skills; etc.) - Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office suite as well as AutoCAD, Graphics related applications - Demonstrated ability to operate Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems an asset REMUNERATION WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 77,326 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 1940 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening. In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO 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 through the link: . Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review. * According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity o