Facilities Manager – Events

About the role

A client in the event industry is hiring a Facilities Manager for an on-site role in Nairobi. The manager keeps offices, workspaces, equipment-support infrastructure and facilities safe, functional, well maintained, secure and fit for purpose, and must be able to coordinate facilities needs during normal operations and during events, productions and client meetings. The advertised salary is KSH 60,000.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day facilities operations, maintenance, cleaning, security, utilities, contractor management, health and safety, procurement and office infrastructure.
• Keep buildings and equipment (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, lighting, generators, backup power) maintained, and run preventive maintenance schedules.
• Implement workplace health and safety, fire safety and emergency preparedness, and coordinate with the HSE/SHEQ function.
• Coordinate security service providers, visitor and contractor access, and emergency response.
• Manage cleaning and hygiene standards, waste management, pest control and sanitation.
• Identify, evaluate and manage contractors and vendors, and verify work before payment.
• Monitor utilities, manage facilities budgets and track expenditure.
• Support office moves, events, productions and client visits, and prepare site readiness and temporary infrastructure.
• Maintain facilities policies, records, inspection logs and compliance certificates, and report regularly to management.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Hospitality, Property Management, Inventory Management or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in facilities, property, operations, maintenance or administration.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers and facilities budgets.
• Working knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and reporting tools.
• Strong planning, coordination, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Budget and cost-control capability, attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

To apply, send your CV by email quoting the job title "Events Facility Manager" in the subject line before 17 September 2026; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.