Summary
Date Posted: 18th January 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time , Currency: Ush

JOB DETAILS:
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) was established under “The Universities and OtherTertiary Institutions Act, 2001 ” to regulate and guide the establishment and management of institutions of higher learning, regulate the quality of higher education, equating of qualifications and to advise government on higher education issues. NCHE is seeking to fill up the following positions with suitably qualified and skilled individuals.
Post Assistant Estates Officer: NHE 9
Duties and Responsibilities
Reports to the Director Finance through the Estates Officer;
• Assists in planning, developing, controlling and coordinating all Estates functions of NCHE;
• Assists in developing and implementing technical specifica
• tions to facilitate procurement of iurniture, parts, machinery and equipment;
• Assists in ensuring rehabilitation, repairs, cleanliness and proper maintenance of infrastructure at NCHE including but not limited to civil works, plumbing, electrical installations, and compound maintenance;
• Assists in coordinating the preparation of planned, preventive and curative maintenance programmes and schedules;
• Assists in preparing specifications of quantities and costs of materials. and labour for the maintenance of the NCHE building;
• Plans and assists in meetings with consultants contractors a and suppliers to ensure compliance with design specifications and maintenance oi required standards;
• investigate, safeguard and inspect NCHE premises and oflices to ensure that adequate protection measures exist for the assets, property and equipment; and:
• Carries out any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the superiors.
Requirements/Person Specifications:
• Should have a Diploma in Civil and ‘Building Engineering from a recognized university/institution;
• Should have at least 3 years’ experience in building construction and maintenance of infrastruture;
• Should possess knowledge in civil works, plumbing, electrical installations, and compound maintenance;
• Should have sound knowledge in project management, strategic planning and budgeting;
• Must be ICT/Computer literate, capable of using word processing, spreadsheets and database software packages;
• Must have strong leadership, interpersonal skills as well as good communication skills;
Expected Outputs:
• Strategic technical specifications, plans and budgets developed;
• Technical specifications and performance standards developed to facilitate procurement of furniture, parts, machinery and materials;
• Quantities and costs of materials and labour specified;
• Implementation of technical projects coordinated;
• Planned, preventive and curative maintenance programmes coordinated;
NGHE buildings and compound cleaned and protected.

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Job application procedure
Qualified candidates should submit the following:
Five (5) copies of:
• A hand written application letter;
• An up- to- date and detailed Curriculum Vitae, including names and contacts of three credible referees;
• Copies of academic qualifications/Gredentials;
• A copy of a valid National identity Card/ Driving Permit/ Passport; and;
• Any other relevant documents to support the application. Applications clearly indicating the position applied for on the top — tight corner of the envelope should be hand-delivered to:
The Chairperson,
National Council for Higher Education,
Plot M834, Kigobe Road,’ Kyambogo
The deadline for receiving applications is 4.00pm on Monday 18th February 2019.
Please note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NCHE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.