Deadline: 26 December, 2020
Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is seeking to fill the position of Senior Technical Equipment Engineer.
AfDB’s mission is to spur sustainable economic development and social progress in its regional member countries (RMCs).
Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate the implementation of projects for new construction, the improvement and rehabilitation of technical facilities and equipment on the bank’s premises
- Initiate and coordinate the design necessary for the implementation of above-mentioned projects
- Participate in the planning of the bank’s investment programmes on technical equipment and the management of capital and operating budgets for technical facilities
- Participate in the development of internal procedures for the monitoring and supervision of maintenance works and services in order to meet the bank’s expectations
- Lead the preparation and drafting of technical documentation for the recruitment of consultants (individuals and firms), contractors and service providers in the areas of above-mentioned technical facilities
- Develop and supervise the implementation of energy conservation measures at headquarters and field offices to meet the bank’s environmental safeguard guidelines
- Develop standard specifications and terms of reference for the procurement of maintenance services of technical equipment in the bank’s field offices
- Participate in the implementation of activities related to the installation of field offices (identification of premises to be rented and their fitting out according to bank standards)
- Participate in the activities of multi-disciplinary teams in charge of projects to equip meeting rooms with modern conference management systems
- Keep abreast of developments in technology and standards on technical facilities and make recommendations for submission to the division manager
- Perform all administrative duties as required by the position and/or division manager
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, minimum, in Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline with relevant skills in the operation and maintenance of technical equipment
- Five years, minimum, of relevant experience in the operation and maintenance of technical equipment
- Ability to work as a member of a team with good interpersonal relations skills
- Good client orientation skills
- Strong research, analysis and rapid information processing skills
- Ability to propose alternative solutions and establish frameworks for addressing technical maintenance issues
- Competence in the procurement of goods, services and works
- Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French
- Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of SAP is an asset
To apply and for more information, click here.
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