Coordinator, Facilities, Maintenance and Management

JOB SUMMARY:

Supervises coordinates and directs the Facilities Maintenance programme of work in the schools and districts; liaises with service providers, schools management teams, key stakeholders and other external parties as well as with other functional entities within the Ministry, to ensure a smooth and timely rollout/implementation of all facilities maintenance related activities. 

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: –

• Ensures that the affairs of the Facilities Maintenance Programme are conducted in accordance with the financial and other regulations.
• Oversees the proper coordination and management of projects throughout the entire project life cycle.
• Resolves problems in relation to the facilities maintenance-related projects to ensure effective and efficient use of resources and timely implementation.
• Reviews and assesses the performance of work carried out by the contractors/consultants and prepares reports for submission to the executive.
• Develops effective channels of communication for obtaining feedback from all stakeholders on proper maintenance and management of the Ministry’s facilities.
• Develops a monitoring and evaluation plan on the Facilities Maintenance and Management process.
• Organizes and coordinates briefing sessions with representatives of the Ministry of Education.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education Administration or Engineering.
• Post Graduate training in Facilities Management/Project Management.
• Ability to develop and implement monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for the execution of Facilities Management Programmes.
• Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience in coordinating/overseeing large scale project activities.
• Knowledge of the education system in Trinidad and Tobago will be an asset.
• Excellent negotiation, communication (both orally and written) and interpersonal skills will be necessary.