Facilities Manager at Jumia

Accra
Permanent
Full-time

30 days ago

Job DescriptionJumia is a leading pan-African e-commerce platform. Its mission is to improve the quality of everyday life in Africa by leveraging technology to deliver innovative, convenient and affordable online services to customers, while helping businesses grow as they use Jumia's platform to better reach and serve customers.Jumia is built around a marketplace and supported by a proprietary logistics business [Jumia Logistics] and a digital payment and fintech platform [Jumia Pay]. With over 3,000 employees, Jumia is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by very high-profile shareholders. Jumia is committed to creating a sustainable impact in Africa.In April 2019, Jumia was the first Tech company in Africa to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.This role is responsible for making sure that buildings and their services meet the needs of the people that work in them. It is accountable for services such as cleaning, security and parking, to make sure the surrounding environment is in a suitable condition to work.What you will be doing

Plan and coordinate all installations (telecommunications, heat, electricity etc.) and refurbishments
Manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards
Inspect buildings' structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations
Review utilities consumption and strive to optimise costs
Supervise all staff facilities staff (custodians, technicians, groundskeepers etc.) and external contractors
Control activities like parking space allocation, waste disposal, building security etc.
Allocate office space according to needs
Handle insurance plans and service contracts
Keep financial and non-financial records
Perform analysis and forecasting

What we are looking for:

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university; with additional professional qualifications in Property/Estate Management, Facility Management Systems.
Diploma in Facilities Management will be an added advantage
Proficient in Microsoft Office - Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Email etc.
Proficient in Google Office Suite - Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Gmail, etc.
5 or above years' experience in property management in an FMCG, warehouse, manufacturing or consulting environment
Well-versed I technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices.
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy and precision.
Excellent communication and leadership, organizational and time-management skills
Problem solving skills and analytical skills.
Know how to manage priorities and work with short terms
Ability to make quick and smart decisions under pressure.
Vendor and customer relationship management skills

Deadline for applications: 30-06-2025Rounds of Interviews: 1. HR Screening; 2. Technical interviews with potential manager;We Offer:

A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
A unique opportunity of having strong impact in building the African e-commerce sector
The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team
An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders

Please ensure to only apply for jobs with Jumia through our official website.Jumia will never charge you a fee to apply for a job: be wary of websites that claim to help you apply for a Jumia job or that charge a fee to get you a job.Closing Date: 30-06-2025HOW TO APPLY

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