Facilities Maintenance Support

Date Posted: Nov 26, 2024

Job Detail

Location:

Balkh Bamian Herat Kabul Kandahar Kunduz Nangarhar Paktia
Type:

Full Time/Permanent
Shift:

Rotating Days
Career Level:

Entry Level Staff
Positions:

0
Vacancy number:

2403575
Experience:

5 Year
Gender:

Any
Salary:

As per organization's salary scale Af
Degree:

High School
Apply Before:

Dec 23, 2024

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Job Description

There are eight positions one for each duty station (Kabul, Jalalabad, Gardez, Bamyan, Kunduz, Mazar-e-sharif, Herat, and Kandahar)

Reporting Lines

The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the Head of Unit for Logistics, Transportation & Assets, Afghanistan. S/he will work under the direct supervision of the Head of the Regional Office or the Facilities Specialist, who will also be responsible for all day-to-day operational support and the performance evaluation.

Technical Focus

Provision of maintenance support for FAO premises.

Tasks and responsibilities

Provide logistical assistance during workshops, seminars and training including arrangement of tea break/lunches.

Carry out services such as: movement of files, dispatch of paper/mail within the offices, loading/unloading including movement of office supplies and goods, making photocopies and other tasks as assigned by FAO staff and project administrative focal point;
Assist the Office Guards in checking and making sure that all office equipment, lights, ACs, heaters are switched off after official working hours;
Maintain a well-organized and tidy office environment;
Support the upkeep of office spaces, corridors, restrooms, and meeting areas to ensure they remain presentable at all times;
Ensure hygienic standard of sanitary facilities;
Provide day-to-day assistance to the office staff and ensure good working condition is maintained;
Upkeeping and maintaining the hygiene of office spaces, eg: room floors, walls, doors, windows, carpets etc.;
Provide hospitality for the office visitors;
Assist the office with outgoing/incoming pouch and provide other clerical tasks as needed;
Daily clearing of all wastepaper and garbage in and around the offices;
Ensure waste disposal is done properly and maintain an environment friendly and clean waste bins at the designated places(s);
Ensure adequate stock status of toilet rolls, soaps, cleaning/washing liquid etc.;
Report for duty as and when necessary (on call);

Perform any other related duties as required.

Job Requirements

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

Completion of Primary Education; Secondary Education is desirable, OR at least five (5) years of relevant work experience in maintaining the office premises for large international /UN organizations.
Working knowledge of English language (both spoken and written).
Excellent knowledge of local languages (Pashto and Dari), both spoken and written
National of Afghanistan.

FAO Core Competencies

Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships

Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

Good knowledge of facilities maintenance rules and regulations;
Security training will be considered as an advantage;
Previous work experience with the UN is considered a strong asset;
Attention to detail to ensuring hygienic standard of facilities at all the times;
Ability to organize documents in office space, and replenish supplies;
Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with other staff/colleagues from different cultural backgrounds and with relevant counterparts.

Skills Required

COMMUNICATION

Submission Guideline:

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;
Your application will be screened based on the information provided on your online profile;

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

Submission Email:

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