Building and Facility Specialist at OPEC Fund for International Development
Building and Facility Specialist at OPEC Fund for International Development
The OPEC Fund for International Development is a multilateral development finance institution established in 1976. Our 12 Member Countries are: Algeria, Ecuador, Gabon, Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Building and Facility Specialist
Location: Austria
Department/Unit: Corporate Services / Building and Facility
Required Languages: English / German
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Grade: Professional
Job Category: F
Recruitment Status: International
Job Profile
- The incumbent will enhance the OPEC Fund’s Building and Facility Management (BFM) team by coordinating and facilitating technical consulting, engineering, and construction works for the Fund’s premises.
- This role involves regular engagement with the Project Manager and selected construction contractors for renovation projects, as well as ensuring quality assurance across the BFM portfolio.
- While the primary focus will be on renovation projects, post-handover responsibilities will expand to include other BFM tasks as determined by the Director of ASU.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinates project interfaces for planning, design, and construction per OPEC Fund requirements.
- Reports and communicates project issues to the task force promptly.
- Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure timely and budget-conscious project deliverables.
- Monitors and presents project progress to the task force.
- Provides technical support for unforeseen project issues.
- Assists in negotiations and prepares necessary documentation.
- Establishes quality control measures for contractor services.
- Ensures contractor work meets contracted requirements and manages deviations.
- Manages scope changes to minimize time and cost impacts.
- The annual workload includes monitoring maintenance contracts, providing project assistance and performing small-scale maintenance jobs, amongst others.
- Oversees and coordinates maintenance works to ensure facilities are well-maintained and operational.
- Performs any other activity within BFM and as assigned by Head, Buildings and Facilities Management
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Management, Construction Management, Architecture, Facilities Management, or any other relevant engineering-related discipline
- Certification in Project/Program management is desirable. (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum).
- A minimum of 5 years relevant professional experience,
- Fluent in English and German. Good working knowledge of Arabic, French or Spanish is an added advantage.
Competencies:
- Ability to Work Under Pressure – The capacity to remain composed, focused and productive when facing tight deadlines, high-stakes situations and demanding workloads.
- Collaboration and Teamwork – The ability to effectively work with colleagues, stakeholders and partners to achieve shared goals.
- Customer Centricity – The ability to focus on comprehending and addressing customer needs; consistently deliver exceptional service and foster strong, lasting customer relationships.
- Cross-Cultural Sensitivity – The ability to take into account the variety of the human experience and how it contributes to the workplace and to demonstrate respect for diverse cultures and viewpoints.
- Problem Solving Ability – The ability to identify issues adeptly, delve into root causes, and devise pragmatic solutions; demonstrate ingenuity and resourcefulness in overcoming challenges.
- Sense of Responsibility – The ability to demonstrate ownership and accountability in tasks and outcomes; uphold reliability and commitment to fulfilling responsibilities.
Application Closing Date
31st January, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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