Mission Facilities Supervisor

About the role

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is looking for a Mission Facilities Supervisor in Nairobi (Westlands). This is a people-supervisory role overseeing a team responsible for administrative, logistical and technical functions that support mission operations. The supervisor manages up to 36 to 49 mission apartments and works closely with the Mission President.

Key responsibilities

• Manage mission apartments, coordinate missionary housing needs including lease negotiations, renewals and apartment closures, and meet regularly with the Mission President to assess support needs.
• Manage mission drivers, housekeepers, home attendants and other employees; partner with HR on hiring, onboarding, performance management, promotions, disciplinary actions and terminations, and conduct annual performance reviews.
• Oversee facility maintenance, renovation and improvement projects, assign work to vendors and contractors, and inspect mission facilities against Church standards.
• Maintain inventories of Church-owned furnishings, equipment and supplies, including disposal of obsolete or unserviceable assets.
• Lead projects of varying complexity, supervise other employees (possibly a mixed workforce), and build relationships with mission leaders, missionaries, employees, vendors and other stakeholders.

Required profile

• 6 years of related experience, or progress toward or completion of a university (post-secondary) degree or an industry-recognized certification.
• Preferred: 3 years National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Property Management, Business Administration, Construction Management or a related field.
• Preferred: 2+ years supervising employees, contractors or service providers.

Required skills

• Negotiating lease agreements and managing vendor contracts.
• Working knowledge of building maintenance, renovation projects and property management.
• Managing budgets and monitoring vendor performance.
• Proficiency in work order and facilities management systems.
• Strong project management, leadership, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, and stakeholder management.