Facilities Management Officer at FINCA Microfinance Bank

FINCA International is one of the world's leading microfinance institutions with over 25 years of experience across 22 subsidiaries in Africa, Eurasia, Latin America and MESA (Middle Eastand South Asia). FINCA's mission is to provide financial services to the world's lowest-income entrepreneurs so they can create jobs, build assets, and improve their standard of living. Currently, FINCA's operations reach over 1 million borrowers globally.

FINCA is recruiting for a highly-motivated and hands-on Facilities Management Officer who thrives in dynamic environments to be part of the pioneer team for FINCA’s regulated microfinance bank start-up in Owerri, Nigeria.

The following position is now open to applicants:

Job Position: Facility Management Officer

Location: Owerri, Imo

Job Description

• The Facilities Management Officer reports to the Administration Services Manager, and is responsible for coordinating facilities and asset management, overseeing all branch construction or refurbishment, as well as managing logistical and administrative areas for the company.

Duties

• Search and recommend new locations for branches as shall be authorized and coordinate the change to new location of existing branches,
• Ensuring all contracts and rental agreements are priced at competitive market rates and provide maximum value to FINCA.
• Ensure that all FINCA fixed assets are properly managed, coded and registered and that the movement of all FINCA assets within the company or to outside parties is accurately and completely tracked at all times.
• Ensure transparent and professional relations with all landlords/caretakers and ensure obligations to the same are met on time
• Serve as custodian of the Head office store and coordinate related branch stores for efficient management/records.

Qualifications and Experience

• HND/B.SC in related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience with a minimum of 3 years of facility management experience.
• At least one year of mid-level management experience.
• Proficient in MS-Office Suite (especially Excel) and comfortable with fixed asset registry databases.
• Fluency in English required, Igbo or other local language skills strongly desirable.

Candidate Profile:

• Core competencies: project management, interpersonal skills, quality management.
• Willingness to relocate to Owerri, Nigeria and to travel within the country (up to 40% of time).
• Enterprising and self-driven personality with the ability to adapt and acquire new skills.
• Highly attentive to detail with excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Results-oriented, with the ability to drive projects from inception to execution stages.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong fit to FINCA's desired corporate culture and values, and is committed to furthering FINCA's mission and vision. In particular, must demonstrate a commitment to transparency and integrity.
• Understands the needs of a start-up, with willingness and ability to perform duties beyond the scope of work.

Application Closing Date
16th April, 2014.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: For consideration of your application, CV's must be in Word or PDF format and a maximum of 3 pages. The candidate will bear any cost for travel and accommodation if called for testing or interviews. Any relocation cost will be borne by the new hire.