Premises / Facilities Manager At International Committee of the Red Cross

Are you a motivated Premises Manager looking forward to taking your career to the next level? Then this is an opportunity you want to consider! The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is looking for a Premises Manager to be based in Tashkent.

About us

The ICRC is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC also seeks to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. Established in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

Please visit www.icrc.org for more information.

Purpose of the post

Premises Manager manages the department in charge of ICRC premises and infrastructure within a delegation for all ICRC buildings in Tashkent.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Participates in determining accommodation and office-space needs and assists in identification of premises accordingly.
• Draws up lease agreements, extension addendums, lease payment documentation and ensures timely payment.
• Manages inventory of premises.
• Organizes, coordinates, and supervises the work of the maintenance team and ensures that premises and equipment are properly maintained.
• Supervises and controls maintenance-related expenses for the assigned premises.
• Supervises security guards and the housekeepers’ team leader, makes sure that security and cleaning services are provided in line with the institutional framework.
• Deals with external service providers where relevant and coordinates/supervises their work.
• Orders or purchases any necessary material and supplies, in coordination with logistics staff, and maintains related stock.
• Manages sustainable development / environmental care project of the Delegation.
• Manages and properly keeps the related filing system, timely updates the organization’s online platforms and databases related to premises.
• Together with his direct supervisor, ensures that the organization’s minimum security requirements and the passive security requirements are respected and followed at all times in the assigned premises.
• In coordination with direct supervisor follows up with administration in ICRC missions in Astana and Ashgabat on all aspects of premises management.
• Ensures respect for premises-related procedures and guidelines and explains them to “clients”.
• Manages and organizes premise’s warehouses.

Desired profile and skills

• University degree or advanced technical certificate or equivalent.
• Very good knowledge of spoken and written English and Russian. Good knowledge of Uzbek is an asset.
• Computer proficiency.
• 2 years’ experience in the same field of activity.
• Very good organization, communication, and negotiation skills
• Management skills

Your profile

You are strongly motivated by humanitarian work, with a capacity to engage, persuade and influence others. This role requires key competencies of teamwork and collaboration and accountability.

What we offer

Working at the ICRC is a rewarding experience in a humanitarian and multicultural environment. We offer opportunities for professional development as well as attractive social benefits. We will also provide a competitive salary together with opportunities for in-house training.