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• Assistant Manager I (2008-R-102)

Physical Plant Services Assistant Manager I (2008-R-102)

Basic Purpose The successful candidate shall manage the over-all operation and control of IRRI Staff Housing (ISH) maintenance in coordination with Food and Housing Services (FHS) Senior Manager and oversee the performance of the janitorial contractor at the research center by proper planning, coordination and implementation to ensure all IRRI housing are in top condition and general cleanliness of IRRI research center are of international standard.

Responsibilities 1. Directs the implementation of all work request by prioritizing works according to their urgency and, consequently, monitoring their progress and completion to be able to deliver all the needs of the residents. 40% 2. Controls petty cash purchases, all construction materials, appliances spare parts, hand tools and the movement of appliances by employing standard warehousing and other stock control procedures to make sure all of it area available and in good condition. 15% 3. Analyzes problems and provides solution to causes of breakdown of utilities, especially, plumbing pipe and fixture, appliances, electrical and structural failures of buildings by using applicable engineering methodologies to limit or control possible damage and lessen the inconvenience of the residents. 10% 4. Plans, annually, the repainting and re-varnishing of selected staff houses, the ordering of new appliances, plumbing fixture, and appliance spare part by reviewing records, individual inspection and checking of inventories to keep the houses and their contents in good condition. 10% 5. Responds to queries of staff housing resident by responding through memos, e-mail or personal discussion to provide explanation and commitment to all their concerns 10% 6. Conducts pre-bid meeting and recommends contractors’ bid proposal to Physical Plant Services managers by preparing bid tender and evaluating quotation and sample work of bidders to be able to achieve a proposal advantageous to IRRI. 5% 7. Conceptualizes minor architectural designs and prepare structural design analyses for research center and staff housing facilities by manual computation, engineering software or combination of both. 5% 8. Performs all other related duties that may be assigned by the PPS & FHS Senior Managers, and the PPS Civil Unit Manger by providing extra time and effort to satisfy extra work as the need arises 5%

Qualifications Minimum education: Civil Engineering or Architectural graduate, preferably Licensed Civil Engineer or Licensed Architect Experience required: Five (5) years of relevant experience, preferably with a multi-national firm on building administration and general maintenance Skills and abilities: Supervisory skill, construction project management, interpersonal skill, written and oral communication skill, technical specification writing, architectural and structural design, drafting and estimating, Microsoft Word 7 Excel proficiency and driving

Applications Applications: Qualified candidates can submit letter of application, comprehensive resume, transcript of records, name and contact details of 3 referees to IRRI Recruitment at the HRS-NS Office, FF Hill Building, IRRI Los Baños, Laguna or email to IRRIRecruitment@cgiar.org. They can also mail application with complete requirements to: Assistant Manager I (2008-R-102) Human Resources Services – National Staff International Rice Research Institute DAPO Box 7777 Metro Manila * Screening will start on 16 January 2009 and shall continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

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