VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Concern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization, dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern is currently recruiting the below post:

Job Code: 24-010-NH (You must quote this code on your application)

Job Title: Facility Management Assistant – (1X)

Location: Buchanan, Grand Bassa County

Reporting To: Human Resources & Administrative Officer

Responsible For: N/A

Contract duration: Fixed Term

Job Purpose: To support the HR/Admin Officer in the day-to-day maintenance and operation of the Office and International staff residence buildings and premises. This involves tactical facility management, safety management, and general upkeep of the office and international staff residence premises under the strategic guidance of the HR/Admin officer and Systems Coordinator

Main Responsibilities

To check all firefighting equipment, alarm system and emergency lighting; To direct persons and contractors to places where they are required and to monitor their work, taking due regard for quality service; To carry out regular visual inspections of the plumbing, electrical, and equipment located within the building and the grounds of the property; To carry out weekly visual inspections of fire routes and fire doors to ensure that they are unhindered. Problems must be reported to the HR/Admin Officer and sufficient action taken to resolve the problem to reduce the potential for danger; To carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance works to ensure that continued problem free operation of equipment and facilities within the building. All defects should be reported to the HR/Admin Officer; To carry out Reactive basic Maintenance works (electrical, plumbing, carpentry and other works) within the FMA capability Electrical, plumbing, carpentry and as instructed by the HR/Admin Officer; To ensure that Housekeeping standards are maintained within the building and to carry out monthly removal of all unused materials. It is the responsibility of the Premises and Facilities Assistant to highlight to the Administrative Officer any areas where Housekeeping is of a poor standard; To carry out decoration works within the building to ensure the up keep of the building; To assist the HR/Administrative Officer in ensuring that the building is maintained in line with all Health and Safety guidelines and legislation; To ensure that all premises and facility maintenance service providers hired to carry out specialist tasks are working safely; To ensure that all defects are reported immediately to the Administrative Officer; To assist other members of the Premises and Facilities Team with requests, as required; Cleaning of the office and residence premises and maintaining the gardens in good condition; To ensure the disposal of garbage through garbage disposal service provider; To assist in arranging for the maintenance of furniture and fittings such as lights and to be carried out effectively and efficiently; Fueling

of generator at the Team House and Office when the need arises; General maintenance of the solar and inverter back up system in the offices and Team house

Experience & Qualification:

∙ Relevant Trade qualification, health and safety certificate

∙ General handyman skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, etc

∙ Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in reputable intuitions in at least two trades

∙ Experience in basic health and safety management of facilities

∙ Dedicated to gender equality

∙ The ability to show initiative and to organize effectively

∙ Commitment to Concern’s work

How to apply:

By email to: liberia.hr@concern.net with the JOB CODE 24-010-NH Facility Management Assistant clearly in the SUBJECT LINE. By Hand to: HR Department, Concern Worldwide, Building Number-5 Andalucía’s Complex Compound Number-2, Between 6th & 7th Streets Sinkor Beachside, Behind Home City Furniture Store, Monrovia.

JOB CODE 24-010-NH Facility Management Assistant clearly indicated on the envelope.

Applications must include the following:

∙ JOB CODE 24-010-NH Facility Management Assistant

∙ A letter of application stating why you believe you are the best suited for the position.

∙ A copy of your CV (maximum 4 pages) giving active daytime contacts.

∙ Names and addresses of two (2) work-related referees with professional e-mail addresses.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 5 pm on Friday 2nd February 2024.

FEMALE APPLICANTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the

day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society. While all applicants will be strictly assessed on their individual merit, qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.