BRITISH
HIGH COMMISSION KIGALI
HIGH COMMISSION KIGALI
OFFICE
NOTICE NO – 04/15 KG
NOTICE NO – 04/15 KG
POSITION
: CORPORATE SERVICES MANAGER
: CORPORATE SERVICES MANAGER
SECTION
: CORPORATE SERVICES
: CORPORATE SERVICES
GRADE
: C5 (L)
: C5 (L)
LINE
MANAGER : LUKE BEAUMONT
MANAGER : LUKE BEAUMONT
POSITION
TYPE : FULL TIME/PERMANENT
TYPE : FULL TIME/PERMANENT
SALARY
RANGE : RWF 35.2 to 45.5 MILLION PA
RANGE : RWF 35.2 to 45.5 MILLION PA
Main purpose of job:
Leadership
of the teams responsible for provision of all Corporate Services/Facilities to
the British Government in Rwandan and Burundi.
of the teams responsible for provision of all Corporate Services/Facilities to
the British Government in Rwandan and Burundi.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be
expected to achieve?:
expected to achieve?:
The
UK operates a High Commission headquarters in Kigali and a smaller Liaison
Office in Bujumbura. There are around 20 residential properties for
ex-patriot staff, a fleet of vehicles and significant IT, finance, logistic,
and physical security operations.
UK operates a High Commission headquarters in Kigali and a smaller Liaison
Office in Bujumbura. There are around 20 residential properties for
ex-patriot staff, a fleet of vehicles and significant IT, finance, logistic,
and physical security operations.
As
Corporate Services Manager, you will be responsible for:
Corporate Services Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Ensuring the efficient delivery of
high-quality services in all the areas above. - Identifying UK government service
standards, and your customers’ needs. Your performance will be
measured against these by senior managers monthly. - Setting clear performance standards
for your team, and identify where to use contractors. - Conducting procurement exercises that
meet UK government procedures for value and transparency. - Long-term planning to ensure the
consistent provision of corporate services during periods of high
demand. This will include financial and team-planning. - Line managing the leaders of five
smaller teams, covering the different services. You will have a
crucial role in setting the tone and direction for corporate services, and
in supporting senior managers in the running of the High Commission’s
operations.
Resources managed
Line
manager for 3x B3 (L), 2x A2 (L); Counter-signing officer for four staff;
significant responsibility for finance and contracts.
manager for 3x B3 (L), 2x A2 (L); Counter-signing officer for four staff;
significant responsibility for finance and contracts.
Competences required:
Delivering
a Quality Service; Delivering Value for Money; Making Effective Decisions;
Leading and Communicating.
a Quality Service; Delivering Value for Money; Making Effective Decisions;
Leading and Communicating.
Other skills / experience / qualifications:
- Managing contracts; line-managing
people; - Bachelor’s degree
- Five years’ management experience
- Experience of corporate
services/facilities management, procurement, contract negotiation, financial,
project or risk management is desirable - Ideally experience of responsible for
a team providing services - Read, write and speak in English.
NOTE:
- All applicants must be legally able
to work in Rwanda with the correct visa/status or work permit. - The British High Commission in Kigali
is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse
workforce and valuing difference. - Staff recruited locally by the
British High Commission in Kigali are subject to Terms and Conditions of
Service according to local Rwandan employment law. - Reference checking and security
clearances will be conducted. - If you have not heard from us 3 weeks
after the closing date, please consider your application
unsuccessful. Note: Any questions you may have about this
position will only be answered during interview, should you be invited.
To Apply
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.
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.
Internal
applicants should submit this along with a copy of their most recent 24 months
of appraisal evidence (i.e. two full appraisals, or however many abridged appraisals,
minutes etc to make up two years’ worth of evidence) to Human Resources, by
email: Recruitment.Africa@fco.gov.uk
applicants should submit this along with a copy of their most recent 24 months
of appraisal evidence (i.e. two full appraisals, or however many abridged appraisals,
minutes etc to make up two years’ worth of evidence) to Human Resources, by
email: Recruitment.Africa@fco.gov.uk
The
closing date is the 6th
of February 2015 and no further applications will be accepted
after that date. Please quote in the subject line if you are an internal
candidate, or spouse of a diplomatic officer, with the Vacancy Notice No:
04/14 KG
closing date is the 6th
of February 2015 and no further applications will be accepted
after that date. Please quote in the subject line if you are an internal
candidate, or spouse of a diplomatic officer, with the Vacancy Notice No:
04/14 KG
