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The Facilities Manager ensures the efficient operation of all office services including IT, security, training and studio facilities in Tunis.

Location: Tunis, Tunisia

Reports to: Country Director

Contract duration: To end 31st March 2018

To apply: 

You should send your CV / resume and a cover letter in English which outlines your experience and suitability for the role (PDF or MS Word format) to  with the title of the position in the subject line by 4^th August 2017.

Please do not send certificates or other attachments. Applicants without a cover letter will not be considered. Please only apply if you meet the essential knowledge, skills and experience criteria. National terms and conditions will apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Main Duties:

• Overseeing basic facilities including: heating, lighting, air-conditioning, water, electricity, workstations, phones, software, stationery, training materials and conference communications and ensuring that they are well maintained and provisioned
• Managing security and security systems including CCTV
• Managing all IT facilities and equipment including liaising with London based IT team on best practice and the introduction of new systems
• Ensuring the security of the IT system
• Training BBC Media Action staff in use of Office 365 and other new systems
• Ensuring that new joiners are correctly allocated IT and communications equipment
• Ensuring that BBC Media Action Production Equipment is correctly logged in and out, that the Asset List is updated and correct and that the equipment is well maintained
• Ensuring the safe and efficient running and allocation of the studio spaces including the maintenance of lighting and equipment.
• Working with Production Management and BBC consultants on the design and build of studio sets
• Ensuring the efficient allocation of meeting rooms
• Working with the Production Management and Project Management teams to ensure forward planning of resources
• Supporting Procurement in the selection in purchasing and contracting of equipment and facilities
• Ensuring that all facilities meet both local regulation and BBC standards including health, environmental and safety/security
• Managing building and renovation projects
• Ensuring best value for money and cost-effectiveness

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience of managing and leading teams and projects
• Excellent IT skills
• Organisation, time management, prioritising and the ability to handle a complex and varied workload
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with proven track record in forming effective relationships with a range of local and international stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge of Tunisian Health and Safety Regulations
• Knowledge of BBC Health and Safety Regulations
• Experience of line management of staff
• Team working: Willingness to adapt activities and policies to changing local context and needs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work in English, Arabic and/or French

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience living and working in North Africa or the Middle East, ideally in the development and/or media field.