INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF GRAND-BASSAM (IUGB) 
is recruiting 
ASSISTANT FOR GROUND & GARDEN 

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

ANNOUNCEMENTNUMBER:   FA#2016/05

POSITION: Assistant for Ground & Garden (1 position)

OPENING DATE: June 22, 2016

CLOSING DATE:  June 29, 2016

POSITION TYPE: Full-time

The International University of Grand-Bassam is urgently seeking an individual to fill one Assistant for Ground & Garden position in the Facilities Department. 

IUGB Profile

The International University of Grand-Bassam (IUGB) is a private, publicly assisted which offers an American curriculum in English. It opened in 2005, and, by the signing of Decree 2007-499 on May 16, 2007, was formally accredited as a University within the Côte d’Ivoire higher education system. Envisioned as a Regional Center of Excellence in Higher Education in Africa, IUGB’s mission is to provide internationally recognized higher education through technology-enhanced English medium instruction in fields critical for regional development, international success and life-long learning. 

BASIC FUNCTIONS OF POSITION

Assist the Facilities Manager by providing support for ground and garden activities.  Supervise cleaners and gardeners and report to the Facilities Manager. (A summary of the position description is provided with this announcement). 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

• Two years university education and two years professional experience; or a combination of training and experience.

• Ability to supervise cleaning, gardening and food service activities to ensure a clean and safe university environment.

• Ability to assist in the successful organization of events.
• Be able to promote and raise awareness on environmentally sound practices.
• Have team leading and organizational skills
• Be able to communicate both in English and French 

SUBMITAPPLICATION TO:

Important Notice: Applicants MUST submit a current resume and a cover letter. Copies of both education documents and working experience must be attached to your application.  When submitting your application via email, please always start the subject line with the Vacancy Announcement’s number followed by the position title.  E.g.: VA FA#2016/05, Assistant for Ground & Garden.

APPENDIX:  Job description

Job Purpose:

Assist the Facilities Manager by providing support for grounds and gardens activities.  Supervise cleaners and gardeners and report to the Facilities Manager...

Duties:

1.  Cleaning and Gardening.

• Supervise the cleaners and gardeners.  Ensure that buildings, grounds and gardens are kept spotlessly clean.
• Assign, lay out, supervise and review the work of staff engaged in performing cleaning tasks.  Plan and develop their work schedule.  Instruct them in their duties and closely review their work for effectiveness.
• Interpret policies to assigned personnel and enforce safety regulations and adherence to proper codes and standards.
• In charge of the requisitioning, storing, distributing of and accounting for cleaning, janitorial and necessary building and grounds maintenance supplies and equipment.  Prepare the Purchase order and submit to the Facilities Manager

2.  Maintenance

• Check for the cleanliness of the Restaurant (Kitchen and Dining room)
• Supervise the use of equipment on campus
• Identify the needs of grounds and gardens
• Inventory of the equipment of the IUGB Restaurant.

3.  IUGB Activities/Events

Under the supervision of the Facilities Manager, assist in the organization of activities/events on/off campus:

• Purchase/order drinks/food for programs
• Ensure rooms are properly cleaned and set up for events
• Assist with receiving foods/drinks and setting them up in the designated space.
• Ensure that rooms are cleaned after the events.

4.   Environment

• Promote and raise awareness of the impact of environmental issues
• Train staff in environmental responsibilities
• Participate in environmental education

5.  Budget

Assist or help in Budget preparation.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Languages: English Fluent, French fluent.
• Computer skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to plan and monitor facilities cleaning and maintenance operations.  Ability to plan work, establish priorities and service standards and delegate effectively.  Ability to cope with conflicting work pressures.  Ability to lead a team.
• Well-developed customer relations skills and a commitment to providing quality service.
• Ability to effectively resolve conflict situations and deal with difficult people.
• Good communication skills.
• Well-developed problem solving skills. 

Minimum Hiring Standards

Two years university education and two years professional experience; or a combination of training and experience.