Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion Facility Officer - Dadaab Jobs in Kenya

Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion Facility Officer - Dadaab Jobs in Kenya; Reporting to the Logistics Manager, the Facility Officer is responsible for ensuring the efficient delivery of logistics and facility support services to HI personnel in Dadaab. Acting as the primary point of contact for the Logistics Manager, the Facility Officer proactively identifies issues within their scope of responsibility and recommends practical solutions.

The Facility Officer ensures optimal management of equipment, including maintenance and repair schedules, and plays a key role in rolling out HI’s logistics standards. The Officer also contributes to the phased reorganization of HI’s field operations as part of the ROOTS project.

Duties & Responsibilities

Your Mission

Participate in definition of logistics section of StratOp and implement facilities management action plan

Contribute to drafting, revision, and implementation of Operational Strategy (StratOp)

Produce and update risk map; propose and implement mitigation measures

Produce incident reports within sphere of responsibility

Compile data in facilities management dashboard

Deploy HI Standards

Apply HI standards for policy, processes, and tools

Adapt and contextualize standards to meet local conditions and regulations

Implement internal control in fields of activity

Apply internal rules and donor requirements

Operational Implementation of Logistics

Participate in logistics context analysis

Identify material resources necessary for project feasibility

Plan means for

optimal equipment management

Evaluate and adjust resources distribution according to needs

Implement storage of archives or transmission to HQ

Manage return/donation of material and provide data for financial reports

Facilitation of Profession Sector

Contribute to facilitation of profession sector in geographical area

Emergency Preparedness and Response

Contribute to emergency preparedness actions and adapt work modality during emergencies

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field

Professional certifications in Supply Chain (CIPS) or Facility Management are an advantage

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role

Proven experience in community/home-based rehabilitation, functional assessments, and caregiver support

Previous experience in humanitarian/NGO setting, remote or hardship locations desirable

Technical Competencies

Facility management of office spaces, guesthouses, and utilities

Knowledge of scheduling repairs and preventive maintenance for generators, vehicles, and IT/office equipment

Understanding of basic fire safety protocols and first aid measures

Core Skills

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and facilitation abilities

Strong mentorship and coaching skills

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Fluency in English and Kiswahili

How to Apply

To apply, please send your cover letter and an updated CV to Jobs.kenya@hi.org. Use the Subject Line: “Application for Facility Officer, Dadaab”. Academic Certificates and testimonials are not required at this stage; these will only be requested from shortlisted candidates.