BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION IN KIGALI
VACANCY NOTICE
NO – 01/16 KG
VACANCY NOTICE
NO – 01/16 KG
POSITION:
General Technician
General Technician
GRADE:
S1 (L)
S1 (L)
POSITION
TYPE: Permanent
TYPE: Permanent
SALAR
:
Rwf 5,808,279 per annum
:
Rwf 5,808,279 per annum
The
British High Commission (BHC) Kigali works to support the UK Government’s
foreign policy objectives in Rwanda and h
British High Commission (BHC) Kigali works to support the UK Government’s
foreign policy objectives in Rwanda and h
as a vacancy for a General Technician
S1 (L).
Main
purpose of job:
purpose of job:
Providing
general technical repairs (Plumbing and Electrical repairs) to DFID &
British High Commission (BHC) houses and office buildings. Repairing of white
goods (Fridge, Washing Machine and cookers).
general technical repairs (Plumbing and Electrical repairs) to DFID &
British High Commission (BHC) houses and office buildings. Repairing of white
goods (Fridge, Washing Machine and cookers).
Roles
and responsibilities:
and responsibilities:
The
General Technician will be supervised by the Estates Manage and s/he will be
working closely
General Technician will be supervised by the Estates Manage and s/he will be
working closely
with
the Estates and Technical Team.
the Estates and Technical Team.
- Carrying
out Electrical & Plumbing repairs as per Work Requests from officers - Follow
up Preventive Maintenance Plan as directed by Estates Manager or Technical
Work Supervisor (TWS). - Carrying
out the electrical and plumbing routine preventive maintenance Estates
works. - Ensure
the contractors complete the work as per agreed Terms of Reference and per
BHC standards - Ensure
estates tools and materials are well stored and managed - Any
other work related to plumbing, electrical and white good as directed by
the Line Manager or TWS.
Resources
managed
managed
- Building
materials/tools - Store
for tools
Key
competences required:
competences required:
- Delivering
a Quality Service - Delivering
Value for Money - Collaborating
and Partnering - Delivering
at Pace
Skills
/ experience / qualifications required:
Essential on
arrival:
/ experience / qualifications required:
Essential on
arrival:
- Should
have at least an
advanced diploma in Electricity and a training certificate
of at least 6 months in plumbing
or vice-versa. - Should
have a minimum 5 years experience in similar work (plumbing, Electrical
work and basic repair of white goods- Cooker, washing machine etc). - Very
good knowledge of Electrical and plumbing work - Knowledge
of water distribution and waste water disposal in residential, commercial
and industrial buildings - Experience
of identifying requirements and implementing a plan to meet them. - Organisation
General
Technician S1 (L)
Technician S1 (L)
- Fluent
in both English and Kinyarwanda
Desirable:
- Knowledge
in white goods (Fridge, Washing Machine, Microwaves, etc.) repairing and
other technical works - Knowledge
of UK standards - Basic
knowledge of procurement - Valid
Rwanda driving licence, category B
Other
Benefits
Benefits
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100% Regional medical cover for staff and legal dependents
100% Regional medical cover for staff and legal dependents
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3% contribution to pension
3% contribution to pension
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25 annual leave days
25 annual leave days
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Lots of learning & development opportunities
Lots of learning & development opportunities
NOTE:
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Except Rwandans, all foreign applicants must be legally able to work in Rwanda
with the correct visa/status or work permit.
Except Rwandans, all foreign applicants must be legally able to work in Rwanda
with the correct visa/status or work permit.
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The British High Commission in Kigali is an equal opportunities employer,
dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
The British High Commission in Kigali is an equal opportunities employer,
dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
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Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Kigali are
subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local labour law in
Rwanda.
Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Kigali are
subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local labour law in
Rwanda.
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Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain
third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their
salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain
third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their
salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
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Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted.
Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted.
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If you have not heard from us 3 weeks after the closing date, please consider
your application unsuccessful. Any questions you may have about this position
will only be answered during interview, should you be invited.
If you have not heard from us 3 weeks after the closing date, please consider
your application unsuccessful. Any questions you may have about this position
will only be answered during interview, should you be invited.
To
Apply
Apply
Please
read these notes carefully to ensure that your application is received and
processed.
read these notes carefully to ensure that your application is received and
processed.
All
applicants should submit a short (1 page maximum) covering letter stating why
they are a suitable candidate for the position along with a copy of their CV (2
page maximum) in English, by email to: Recruitment.Africa5@fco.gov.uk
applicants should submit a short (1 page maximum) covering letter stating why
they are a suitable candidate for the position along with a copy of their CV (2
page maximum) in English, by email to: Recruitment.Africa5@fco.gov.uk
All
candidates should use the following subject line for their email: 01/16 KG General Technician.
candidates should use the following subject line for their email: 01/16 KG General Technician.
Please
submit only the requested documents. Please also ensure that your email including
attachments is no larger than 2 megabytes, otherwise it may be rejected by your
email system or the systems through which it will pass en route to us.
submit only the requested documents. Please also ensure that your email including
attachments is no larger than 2 megabytes, otherwise it may be rejected by your
email system or the systems through which it will pass en route to us.
Internal
candidates and spouses of UK diplomatic officers: Please quote in the subject
line of your email, the Vacancy Notice No: 01/16 KG General Technician, and
also indicate that you are an internal candidate or the spouse of a diplomatic
officer.
candidates and spouses of UK diplomatic officers: Please quote in the subject
line of your email, the Vacancy Notice No: 01/16 KG General Technician, and
also indicate that you are an internal candidate or the spouse of a diplomatic
officer.
Applications
will only be accepted by email.
will only be accepted by email.
The
closing date is 17th March 2016 and no further applications will be
accepted after this date.
closing date is 17th March 2016 and no further applications will be
accepted after this date.
