Office and Facilities Custodian- Gaza

***Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Kindly note that the position might be filled before the vacancy announcement is closed; therefore, early applications are encouraged.***

***This role will be contingent upon securing available funds, and we might use this vacancy to fill more than one post.***

The Opportunity – Office & Facilities Maintainer

Post location:  Gaza Field Office - Deir al Balah - Subject to change depending on SC priorities

Contract Duration and Level of Effort: Until 31 Dec 2024

ROLE PURPOSE: 

The Office and Facilities Custodian will provide comprehensive facilities management services including but not limited to facilities management of the SCI Guesthouse and Office premises in Deir Al Balah. The position holder is expected to pro-actively identifying potential facilities problems and propose solutions.

The position holder is also expected to perform other administrative related work such as office stationary and pantry supplies maintenance and office equipment maintenance.

SCOPE OF ROLE: 

Reports to: Admin Officer 

Staff reporting to this post: None.

Role Dimensions: oPt CO is a high complexity country, multi-member interest, with an annual budget of around $40+m, and 100+ staff. Currently the program is experiencing a growth in funding and complexity due to the war in Gaza.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Facilities Maintenance and Management

• Liaise with landlords and building management on all facilities matters. 
• Assist in ensuring remises are fit for purpose, suitably equipped, tidy and professional appearance is maintained.
• Assist in ensuring full compliance with SC rules, regulations, policies, and strategies relative to the use and management of SC facilities.
• Conduct regular checking of facilities and schedules repairs, maintenance check and renovation from suppliers to include but not limited to general cleaning, checking, and replacing of electrical and plumbing fixtures, fumigation, and pest control etc. in coordination with Admin Officer.
• Maintain the power supply– including maintenance of solar panels and batteries. 
• Maintain water supplies in the office and guesthouse including water tanks of  neighbouring community as previously agreed with the landlord.
• As directed by the Administration team, support planning for office seating to ensure that all staff are suitably accommodated. 
• Keeps a log for office equipment (e.g. photocopier, fax machine audio visual equipment, air-conditioning units, and kitchen appliances etc.) records maintenance, enhancements or repairs done.
• Provide support to the administration team in office lay out, moving of equipment, desks, chairs etc. 

Other Administrative Support:

• Ensures office and pantry supplies, common medicine and first aid kit in the stockroom and forms are regularly replenished. 
• Prepare forms to replenish supplies and submit to line manager approval.
• Accepts and keeps a record of request and issuance of office supplies. 
• Assist in any related tasks as assigned by line manager

جميع الحقوق محفوظة لموقع جوبس.

In order to be successful, you will bring/have: 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES

• Experience in managing a facilities function for a busy office. 
• Knowledgeable on equipment and facilities fixtures and maintenance. 
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate politely with staff and visitors. 
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously in a frequently stressful and challenging environment.
• Ability to resolve stressful situations. 
• Ability to represent Save the Children in a neutral and impartial manner.
• Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of the Save the Children mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin all aspects of the job.   Commitment to Save the Children child protection policy. 
• Fluent in Arabic

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions. Application will be reviewed and selected on a rolling basis.

Save the Children promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, women and people with different abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Organisation

Save the Children works in development and humanitarian contexts with children and partners to help families, communities, and governments identify and use innovations to ensure all children survive, learn and are protected.

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.  
 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday 
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated 

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. 

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at Search Jobs - SCI Career Site Careers (oraclecloud.com) 

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.