Facility Manager at the International Vocational, Technical and Entrepreneurship College (IVTEC)

The International Vocational, Technical and Entrepreneurship College (IVTEC) is a charitable non-governmental educational institution with a vision to promote inclusive human capital development within the context of evolving national (Nigerian) needs and global competitiveness.

Consequently, the IVTEC is seeking individuals with uncommon dedication who are high-achieving, highly dynamic and innovative with proven target driven orientation to fill the below position:

Job Title: Facility Manager

Location: Ajase-Ipo, Kwara
Reporting to: The Registrar

Summary
IVTEC is a pioneering technical and vocational education model initiated by the Kwara State Government (KWSG). KWSG provided the initial funding and partnered with a world-renowned City & Guilds International for the design and construction of campus facilities, which were completed in 2015. As an NGO, the organizational and financial structure of IVTEC allows for an array of partnerships and collaborations with individuals, business and industry from within and outside Nigeria to ensure its future financial sustainability.

IVTEC is scheduled to commence operations in the last quarter of 2017 with the first set of instructional programs in Automotive, Building/Construction, Welding, Electrical, and HVAC trades.

About the Role

• The facility manager will be responsible for Improving performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability through the implementation of effective methods and strategies.

Key Performance Areas:

• Ensuring full operation and maintenance of college buildings, furniture equipment, power station, utilities and all college assets.
• Work with all heads of department, informing them of any event that may happen occur in the College as regards individual sections.
• Oversee the daily maintenance of the College environment for the well being of staff and students.
• Improve operational systems, processes and best practices that guarantee well-being of the College, purchase materials, plan inventory and ensure warehouse efficiency.
• Carry out other relevant duties as may be required by the Director of operations and Head of Departments.
• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance of all College vehicles and machines.
• Ensure continuous quality improvement, safety and adherence to operations procedure and program
• Train, coordinate, supervise and appraise operations staff.

Requirements, Education & Certification

• B.Sc/M.Sc degree in Facility Management or related field
• Years in Career: minimum of 3 years

Required Skills & Experience:

• Fluency in written and spoken English required;
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint);
• High level of digital literacy;
• Proven work experience as a facility manager; and
• Proven ability to work under pressure, ensure coherence and consistency, independently, and meet deadlines consistently.

Application Closing Date
15th September, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Letter of Applications (stating post desired), detailed Curriculum Vitae (including permanent home address (not P.M.B), current contact address with GSM phone numbers and e-mail addresses) together with names and addresses of three (3) referees to:
Office of the Rector,
International Vocational, Technical & Entrepreneurship College (IVTEC),
Off Ajase Ipo Road,
Ajase Ipo,
Kwara State.

Note

• All Applications should be submitted in sealed envelopes indicating at the top left-hand corner the post applied for.
• Any applicant that is found to have a criminal record, has been previously indicted, or has submitted information that is found to be false, fraudulently obtained or a misrepresentation of facts, will be automatically disqualified at any stage in the process.