Ambassade britannique à Dakar recrute 01 Bricoleur / Plombier S1

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.Job Category: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)Job Subcategory: EstatesJob Description (Roles and Responsibilities)The British Embassy in Dakar is looking for a dynamic, experienced, and highly motivated individual to join our team as a handyman/plumber.You will carry out general maintenance work in the Embassy and in Embassy properties, working to agreed maintenance programmes and responding to emergency requests as required. You should be capable of carrying out plumbing works, installation, repairs, tests and inspections on existing water systems.We pride ourselves on being a good place to work, with good work/life balance, and are committed to a culture that values respect, diversity and inclusion and good collaboration and communication.Roles and responsibilities:

Complete maintenance tasks for all properties within agreed time frames and to agreed standardsEnsure relevant contractors meet contract requirements in terms of work done and agreed time frames.Ensure effective supervision of contractors at Embassy propertiesAssist in completing and maintaining records of various routine inspections required under Health & Safety regulationsBe customer focused, including by working with the Estates Officer/Manager to communicate updates and progress to customersProactively identify and resolve problems on the estate or in residential buildingsCarry out planned preventive maintenance and day to day maintenance on offices and residential buildingsCarry out any other duties assigned by the line managerAs a member of the Embassy, you will be expected to make a corporate contribution to the smooth running and wellbeing of the embassy, e.g. by volunteering as a member of a corporate committee.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Proactive and customer focusedQualification in plumbingAt least 3 years previous experience as a plumberExperience of facility management role to include maintenance

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Basic computer literacyGood spoken and written English and French LanguageHold a valid Senegalese driving license

Required behaviours

Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Working Together

Job details

Application deadline: 10 March 2024Grade: S1Type of Position: Fixed TermWorking hours per week: 36.5Duration of Post: 12 monthsRegion: AfricaCountry/Territory: SenegalLocation (City): DakarType of Post: British EmbassySalary: XOF 467,905 plus Transport allowance XOF 26 000Start Date: 1 April 2024

Other benefits and conditions of employmentLearning and development opportunities: The successful applicant will have access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities both in-house and e-learning, with the potential for overseas training.Additional information

Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.The British Embassy will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.Information about the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Competency Framework can be found on this link:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-frameworkPlease note:  Job grade AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5, G7= D6All applicants must be legally able to work in Senegal with the correct visa/status or work permit.The successful applicant will demonstrate that they meet the requirements under Senegal law to work in Senegal.The British Embassy in Dakar is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Dakar is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Senegalese employment law.Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6/12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.

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