Andela is
developing a corps of high-quality technology talent across the African
continent that will drive the current and future phases of tech-enabled growth
around the world. With the fastest growing population and highest youth
population in the world, we believe Africa is one of the greatest untapped markets
for talent development.
Andela
extends engineering teams with world-class software developers. We recruit the
most talented developers on the African continent, shape them into technical
leaders, and place them as full-time distributed team members with companies
that range from Microsoft and IBM to dozens of high-growth startups. Backed by
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, GV (Google Ventures) and Spark Capital, Andela is
building the next generation of global technology leaders. Passion, excellence,
entrepreneurial spirit, and rejecting the status quo are just a few of the
things that Andela team members have in common.
We have a
vision to train 100,000 world-class developers in the next 10 years – and we
want you to help make it happen,
This
October, 2016 the following Job Position is available at Andela:
Job Position: Facilities Consultant
Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Not Permanent
Location: Lagos
About the Role- Facilities Consultant
Andela is
seeking a Facilities Consultant whose primary role will be to effectively
manage all Andela’s functioning infrastructure, operational services and
processes in a way that will provide an efficient and safe working environment
for employees and their activities. To be successful in this role, the right
candidate will bring extensive knowledge and experience in providing best
business practices to manage resources, services and processes, while improving
efficiency, reducing operating costs and most importantly increasing
productivity.
Responsibilities
Facilitate
the day-to-day operations of all Andela facilities in Lagos; including newly
added facilities in future. This includes but is not limited to the following:
To lead
supplier negotiations, recommend supplier selection and implement contracts
designed to encourage continual improvement.
To ensure
contracts are completed for all relevant agreements and that service level
agreements have been agreed with the
relevant business owner (s). This will include Health and Safety issues,
Sustainability as well as penalty payments for non-compliance and service
delivery
Vendor
procurement selection and contract management including supervision,
scheduling, and coordination; checking that agreed work has been completed
satisfactorily and following up on any deficiencies
Direct,
coordinate, and plan essential central services such as reception, security,
maintenance, mail, archiving, cleaning, catering, waste disposal and recycling
Develop and
track monthly spending budgets and prepare reports detailing budgeted amounts
versus actual spent; Calculate and compare costs for required goods or
services; including ensuring that we get best value for money.
Plan for the
most efficient allocation and utilization of space and resources for organizing
the building and training premises
Plan real
estate acquisition and disposition.
Respond
appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise; Troubleshoot
operational, building maintenance, and health and security issues, address
employee concerns as related to these
areas, and elevate issues to the Deputy Director of Operations, as appropriate
Communicate
and carry out workplace and living space policies in relation to facility
usage; ensure patrons adhere to policies and guidelines for conduct
Oversee
cleaning staff to ensure maintenance and orderliness of all working and living
spaces at Andela’s facilities
Ensure
proper functioning and maintenance of the generator and contact the appropriate
technicians to resolve power outages and malfunctions, as appropriate
Assist
technical staff in ensuring internet systems are functional and working, as
needed
Provide
admin support as required by the Deputy Director of Operations
Continual
Collaboration with various teams e.g. Operations, Finance, success, recruitment
etc, to ensure that facilities match up to needs both present and planned.
Where deficiencies are noted, to lead the effort in ensuring we have solutions
in place.
Qualifications
Hold a
University degree/Higher Diploma in Facilities Management or Business related
courses.
Have prior
experience in managing facilities.
Have a
strong background in Vendor relation management, business operations and
Infrastructure maintenance.
Prior
experience in a start-up/fast growing organization is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Good
knowledge of MS Excel and other MS office tools
Technically
competent, with excellent problem solving, analytical, IT and managerial skills
Interpersonal,
relationship-building and networking skills
Procurement
and negotiation skills
Focused on
results
Ability to
plan and prioritize own work under tight deadlines, as well as to work on own
initiative and as a member of a team
The ability
to multi-task and prioritise your workload
Time
management skills
Research
skills and the ability to draw information from various sources, including
people
Clear and
concise writing skills and the ability to handle long and complex documents
Team work
skills and the ability to lead and motivate others
Commitment
to team success
A practical,
flexible and innovative approach to work
Must be a
nice person – we have a strict no jerks policy at Andela
Note
We are an
equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender,
sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Method of Application
Interested
and qualified persons should Click Here to Apply Online
Comments
Post a Comment