Vacancy Facilities Management Officer (Field Infrastructure)

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Facilities Management Officer (Field Infrastructure)
Infrastructure and Facilities Management Branch (CSAI) Administrative Services Division, CSA Corporate Services, Human Resources and Finance Dept., CS

Applications from qualified women as well as from qualified nationals of non-and under-represented member countries are encouraged DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of the Chief, CSAI and the direct supervision of the Facilities Management Officer, the incumbent will assist the responsible Facilities Management Officer in the planning of activities related to management and monitoring of infrastructural and facility management projects in decentralized offices and provide technical backstopping. In particular, will: • • • • • • • • • • • • • conduct technical studies and develop guidelines and procedures for planning and streamlining administrative and technical processes of the field infrastructural projects; if required, in cooperation with focal points in decentralized offices, coordinate and supervise the execution of construction and technical infrastructure work, carried out in the field, with due consideration for work safety and security laws and country standards; liaise with the security focal points at HQ and decentralized offices, update procedures for works on field office infrastructure in accordance with local safety and security rules and regulations; liaise with FAO Security Service and decentralized offices for the implementation of infrastructural security measures; when necessary travel to work sites for assessing technical requirements, preparing construction, and bidding specs and design and monitoring work progress in compliance with design; prepare cost estimates for infrastructural field projects and monitor the budget for each project; prepare tender specifications for construction and maintenance services for field projects and monitor the execution of works; when applicable release contractual performance acceptance tests by certifying quality and quantity of construction materials assist in the preparation of the biennial budget; research and study application of new construction materials and technologies and development of improved methods and equipments, and develop actions with FAO staff and/or contractors in order to achieve cost savings; acquire working knowledge of Headquarters practices in the field of construction and maintenance; assist in performing duties related to facility management of the Headquarters premises; perform other related duties as required.

**This vacancy supersedes Vacancy Announcement no. 2169-AFS. Applicants to previous VA need not reapply as they will be taken automatically into consideration.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Candidates should meet the following:

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University degree in Engineering, Architecture or related field Five years of relevant experience in facilities management, civil and technical maintenance and construction activities Working knowledge of English, French, or Spanish, with limited knowledge of one of the other two languages. Knowledge of Italian

SELECTION CRITERIA Candidates will be assessed against the following:

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Relevance of experience in infrastructural project management, maintenance and construction activities for office premises Relevance of experience with infrastructural projects in developing countries environment, including knowledge of relevant laws and standards in the field of work safety, security and environment Relevance of experience with procurement of facilities management services Quality of both written and oral communication skills in English and Italian on technical issues Demonstrated supervisory capability

Please note that all candidates should possess computer/word processing skills and should be capable of working with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. * The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments REMUNERATION

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: http://icsc.un.org/

TO APPLY: Carefully read and follow the Guidelines to applicants
ADM213e 06/10

Send your application to:

V.A 2463-CSA Mr R. Bonafede, Infrastructure and Facilities Management Branch (CSAI) FAO Viale delle Terme di Caracalla 00153 Rome ITALY Fax No: +39 06 57054499 E-mail: CSAI-Vacancies@fao.org

Please note that FAO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Director-General and may be assigned to any activities or office of the organization.
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