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Banjul International Convention Centre Limited (BICC Ltd), the Management Agency of the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre (SDKJICC) and the VVIP Airport Lounge, is seeking to recruit a dedicated, proactive, and highly motivated Facility Assistant to support the Facilities Management Department.

Job Description

The successful candidate will assist in ensuring the effective operation, maintenance, cleanliness, safety, and functionality of the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre (SDKJICC) and the VVIP Airport Lounge. The Facility Assistant will support the delivery of high-quality facility management services to ensure both facilities remain safe, clean, functional, and fully operational for conferences, meetings, exhibitions, state functions, official receptions, and VIP guest services.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the Centre, the VVIP Airport Lounge, and their surrounding grounds and facilities.
• Conduct routine inspections of both facilities and report maintenance issues, damages, or safety hazards.
• Support the setup and dismantling of conference rooms, meeting spaces, exhibition halls, event venues, and VIP reception areas according to operational requirements.
• Assist with basic maintenance tasks, including minor repairs, painting, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work where appropriate.
• Ensure furniture, fixtures, equipment, and facilities at both locations are clean, functional, and properly maintained.
• Monitor and replenish facility supplies and report shortages when necessary.
• Support the supervision of cleaning, landscaping, waste management, and other outsourced facility services at both facilities.
• Assist in monitoring the performance and condition of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, and other building systems.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and fire safety standards at both the Centre and the VVIP Airport Lounge.
• Respond promptly to facility-related requests and emergencies during events, official functions, and normal operations.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, and inventory where required.
• Support preventive maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime and operational disruptions.
• Perform any other facilities management duties assigned by the Facilities Manager.

• Maintain records of maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, and inventory where required.
• Support preventive maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime and operational disruptions.
• Perform any other facilities management duties assigned by the Facilities Manager.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Certificate or diploma in Facilities Management, Building Services, Engineering, Construction, Maintenance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, or property management will be an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, air-conditioning, and general building maintenance.
• Knowledge of workplace health, safety, and fire safety procedures.
• Ability to identify maintenance issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, when required for events.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

• An application letter.
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Applications should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Banjul International Convention Centre, and submitted together with a current CV by email to ebrimak.jatta@biccgm.com, with a copy to abubacarr.saho@biccgm.com. All hard copies must be delivered to the Office of the CEO at Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Convention Centre, Bijilo.

The application deadline is 10th September, 2026. Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a practical assessment to demonstrate their technical knowledge and ability to perform basic facility maintenance and operational tasks.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.