Director Estates and Facilities – Fiji National University

Background: 

The University is seeking an experienced and visionary Director to lead the Division of Estates and Facilities. The purpose of this position is to manage all aspects of the University’s estate (land, property assets, capital projects and sustainable infrastructure development) and related physical resources and facilities to support the academic mission of the University in a safe, effective and efficient manner. The Director will be responsible for facilitating comprehensive, integrated long-term, physical resource planning for the University to enable the full potential of the University’s physical resources to be utilized in accordance with the overall objectives of the University. The Director will also be responsible for overseeing a dynamic response to unplanned facility management issues and developing, implementing, and monitoring divisional policies & procedures.

Person Specification: 

Essential

• Postgraduate Qualification in a relevant area.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of project management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate teams.
• Expertise in negotiation, persuasion, and influence at both institutional and individual levels.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

Desirable

• Strong interpersonal, customer service skills and a collaborative nature are essential with proven ability to bring individuals and groups together to resolve issues and achieve positive outcomes.
• Exhibit strong business sense, diplomacy, skills, problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of contract management, competitive bid process and project financial management.

Salary: An attractive salary commensurate with qualifications, experience and abilities would be negotiated with the successful applicant.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may contact:

Name: Mr. Dharmendra Chand Email: [email protected]

Name: Miss Joshna Paayal Email: [email protected]

Application Details

All applications are to include:

• A letter of application addressing each of the criterion listed under the Person Specification more specifically the Essential and Desirable criteria. This application letter will form the main basis for shortlisting. Failure to provide the application letter will result in your application not being considered.

• A detailed CV with three referees full contact details (telephone numbers and email addresses). Candidate should state their relationship with each referee (e.g. line manager, former postgraduate supervisor).
• Copies of academic transcripts and certificates that are of relevance to the qualification requirements of the advertised position.

  All applications must be submitted online using the University’s online job applications system which can be accessed at this address:https://careers.fnu.ac.fj .

Applications sent via email or manually for all positions will not be accepted.

Should you have any queries on the advertised opportunity or face difficulty in submitting the application online, please email the following:

1. Director Human Resources or Senior Specialist Human Resource Partnerships (email ID stated in the advertisement): For any queries regarding the advertised position.
2. [email protected] : For any assistance with the online application or technical issues.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by Fiji National University, then your application has not been successful.

FNU is an equal opportunity employer. Preference is given to applicants holding Fiji citizenship. International applicants may be considered.