The A.M. Qattan Foundation is seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual for the position of Facilities Manager to work in its offices in Ramallah. Following is the description of this position:

Job Title: Facilities Manager
Job Type: Full time
Line of Responsibility: Director of Administration.
Work Location: Ramallah

Job Objectives:

Ensuring efficient management and optimal operations of the Foundation’s building facilities and systems in accordance with the approved policies and procedures.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

Monitor building management system performance and keep records
Prepare and update all policies related to facilities use and management e.g. assets management policy, security policy, waste management plan.
Ensure efficient operations of the building’s facilities and systems through regular monitoring, inspection, supervision of preventative, regular and contingency maintenance and repair activities.
Ensure efficient cleaning, gardening and parking services.
Ensure that the building meets health and safety requirements, and coordinate regular safety inspections.
Supervise and organise security services.
Develop fixed assets registry, carry out annual count of assets and update records.
Supervise storage, relocating and disposal of fixed assets as necessary.
Advise and monitor on waste reduction, recycling and disposal, and on best practices for green buildings and efficient energy use.
Provide logistical support for functions such as concerts, exhibitions and workshops in close coordination with programme staff.
Ensure efficient use of resources and compliance with the relevant approved policies.
Schedule the use of facilities in close coordination with Directors of Programmes and externally approved requests.
Prepare, renew and follow up on all agreements related to building’s facilities and systems services.
Act as a liaison with relevant third parties e.g. the municipality, civil defense and /police.
Take part in recruiting and selecting the sub-ordinate staff.
Supervise and monitor the daily activities performed by the sub-ordinate staff; conduct appraisal and determine training needs.
Ensure that all staff are trained on safety issues, emergency evacuation, waste management procedures and relevant building systems.
Participate in preparation of the annual budget & work plan as related to facilities management and ensure efficient execution within the approved budget.
Prepare and present regular reports including those for the semi-annual and annual reports, on all relevant issues.
Any other work-related activities.

Skills/Qualifications:

A bachelor degree in engineering, building management or another relevant field.
Minimum 7 years of work experience in facilities management.
Excellent technical knowledge of building management systems, electro-mechanical and audio-visual systems operations and maintenance.
Ability to develop good working relationships with a wide range of people.
Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a varied workload and work under pressure.
Strong analytical skills and attention to details
Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to operate building systems at a highly proficient level.
Excellent report writing skills

Interested individuals should submit the application coupled with their CV and letter of interest using the following link:



Deadline for submitting applications is Monday 25/12/2017. Only potential candidates will be contacted for interviews.