Facilities Administration Management Trainee (12‑Month Rotation)

About the role

The Aga Khan University is launching a twelve‑month Facilities Administration Management Trainee program in Nairobi. The fast‑track rotation immerses recent engineering graduates in real‑world facilities operations, digital management tools, and cross‑functional projects.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in structured learning, coaching, mentorship and departmental rotations across engineering functions.
• Assist with asset data management and inventory verification.
• Support CMMS data entry, maintenance performance monitoring, predictive maintenance analysis and preparation of dashboards.
• Help maintain digital records, compliance documentation and accreditation activities.
• Contribute to planning, coordination, monitoring and documentation of engineering projects.
• Engage in process‑improvement initiatives and review of engineering guidelines and policies.
• Monitor utility performance, equipment reliability, energy consumption and maintenance KPIs.
• Support innovative upcoming projects prioritized by the Engineering Department.

Required profile

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Recent graduate or up to one year of relevant engineering experience.
• Industrial attachment or internship in facilities management, utilities, building services or hospital engineering is an advantage.

Required skills

• CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) usage
• Data analysis for maintenance and utility performance
• Asset inventory management
• Predictive maintenance analysis
• KPI reporting and dashboard creation

What we offer

• Global exposure, mentorship and leadership networking.
• Customized learning and development opportunities.
• Clear career pathway within the university’s facilities engineering department.