Recent Job Vacancy at The Nigerian Stock Exchange, March 7th 2016

The Nigerian Stock Exchange services the largest economy in Africa, and is championing the development of Africa’s financial markets.  The Exchange offers listing and trading services, licensing services, market data solutions, ancillary technology services, and more. 
It is an open, professional and vibrant exchange, connecting Nigeria, Africa and the world.

The Listings Regulations Department falls within the Legal and Regulation Division.  The Exchange needs an industry professional with a strong personality, good people management skills and the ability to work as a team player to support the Division. The individual will be required to have a thorough understanding of Exchange’s policies, overall mission and strategy, as well as a strong finance/legal background experience preferably with experience from a listed company.

The Nigerian Stock Exchange is seeking an exceptional individual to work in close partnership with the Head, Listings Regulations Department.



Job Title:   Facilities Manager

• Management of the organization’s fixed assets and facilities;
• Repairs and maintenance of fixed assets;
• Disposal of fixed assets; 
• Conduct a periodic review of office space allocation in order to identify cases of under-utilization and recommend alternative solutions;
• Ensure Health and Safety regulations, local authority requirements and accepted codes of practice are effectively adhered to.
• Maintain positive and regular liaison with local authorities
• Facilities Sanitation – Ensure facilities are clean at all times, supervise the Sanitation Attendants,  Manage work schedules and roaster of all sanitation attendants
• Develop, Implement and manage the building energy saving plan and conservation activities
  
• Responsible for overseeing the property development function of the organization
• Electrical & Power Management : Manage electricity – bills and supply, diesel supply & management, generator purchases and maintenance 
• Administer an appropriate Asset Management program to maintain and improve the value of NSE’s assets and provide a safe, reliable and cost effective work environment;
• Develop and implement a comprehensive preventative maintenance system for all machinery, equipment, sanitary systems and civil works Manage various projects which include but not limited to the building re-stacking and space planning exercises to optimize building available space usage, within budget cost
• Ensure proper management of contractors, their legal contracts, performance, invoice payments and compliance with schedules;
• Perform other duties assigned by Head, Administration 

• Comprehensive knowledge and expertise of building systems;
• Broad knowledge and understanding of real estate disciplines (architecture, construction, space planning and engineering, surveying etc.);
• Strong project management and control techniques;
• Detailed understanding of both written and verbal communication skills;
• Understanding of local and international practices in the Capital Markets  industry; 
• Working knowledge of the interrelationship of all major operations of the NSE.
• Highly developed skills in the following: Microsoft Office; project management; scheduling of tasks, management, and general organization on multiple concurrent tasks.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and understanding of Finance principles in order to manage the P & L of the assets;
• Knowledge of real estate law and related documents (contracts, deeds) coupled with the ability to apply them to complex business situations; 
• Strong negotiating, strategic planning and communication skills;

• Analytical skills / Problem solving
• Resilience, Tenacity and Integrity
• Interpersonal skills      
• Communication (oral & written

• Security Department
• Facility Management Company
• Annual Maintenance Contractors         

• Demonstrated experience of all applicable practices and techniques, laws, project controls and environmental regulations to include safety regulations.
• Practical experience in process improvement, life-long learning, and creative problem solving; a sense of urgency, good judgment for deciding priorities and handling people, and life and business common sense. Progressive experience in building operations, engineering, and equipment and systems maintenance
• Strong working knowledge of the following functional areas: safety, building maintenance; office services, facility management, contract management, vendor management, building security and HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) systems.

• Minimum of Bachelor / HND degree or certification in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or similar.
• Minimum of 7 years of real estate work experience in facilities management or related fields;
• Minimum of 2 years middle management experience
• An MBA, membership of a professional body or a recognized professional certificate is an added advantage