Principal Administrative Services Officer

• Develop and implement Administration Services and Facilities Management strategies in alignment with the organization’s objectives.

• Translate institutional objectives into measurable operational plans, performance indicators, and service standards.

• Provide professional advice to the Head of Section on policies, risks, and development initiatives, and submit the required reports.

• Establish governance frameworks and ensure alignment, accountability, and quality of service delivery.

• Oversee the assessment of facilities, assets, and systems, identify risks, improvement opportunities, and compliance requirements, and submit relevant reports.

• Approve and monitor asset management strategies, space utilization plans, and infrastructure development initiatives.

• Lead operational process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, service quality, and cost optimization.

• Oversee maintenance programs, emergency and business continuity plans, analyse incidents, lead root cause analysis, and submit periodic reports to the direct supervisor.

• Manage vendors, contracts, and budgets, and review feasibility studies and cost–benefit analyses.

• Lead the implementation of facilities management systems and technologies, and drive digital transformation, automation, and change management.

• Lead sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

• Ensure compliance with quality, health, safety, and environmental requirements, and oversee audits and risk assessments.

• Coordinate with stakeholders, prepare performance and compliance reports, and lead key projects and major inspections.

• Apply continuous improvement methodologies and lead innovation initiatives to enhance workplace efficiency and resilience.

• Lead and develop teams, manage performance, workforce planning, and promote a culture of excellence and accountability.

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, or an equivalent discipline as a minimum qualification from an accredited university.
• A minimum of 11 years of professional experience in administrative services, planning activities, and facilities management operations.