Facilities Management Officer

at  FAO

Job Posting: 03/Oct/2024
Closure Date: 24/Oct/2024, 4:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: CSLI
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition: Professional
Grade Level: P-4
Primary Location: Italy-Rome
Duration: Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension
Post Number: 2010365
CCOG Code: 1A03
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• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO’s values
• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
• FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced university degree in civil engineering, architecture or related fields.
• Seven years of work experience in facilities management, including maintenance contracts.
• Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate - level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable.
• Length and relevance of experience in facilities management, maintenance and technical systems for very large office premises, particularly in Italy.
• Length and relevance of experience in managing complex structural issues of large buildings.
• Relevance of experience with the European facilities management environment, including knowledge of relevant laws also in the field of Work Safety and Security.
• Relevance of experience with procurement of outsourced facilities management services.
• Extent and relevance of experience in reading architectural layouts, interior design and maintenance related issues in large office buildings.
• Knowledge of the UN system rules, policies and practices related to procurement of outsourced facilities management is considered an asset.
• Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of Italian is considered a strong asset.

FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

Please refer the Job description for details