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SOS Children’s Villages in The Gambia is a non-governmental social development organisation that has been active in the field of children’s rights and committed to children’s needs and concerns since 1982. Focussing its work on children without parental care and children in families in difficult circumstances, the organisation has a wide range of programmes, which include: Children’s Villages, Youth Facilities, Family Strengthening Programmes, Kindergartens, Schools, a Mother and Child Clinic, Vocational Training Centres, Youth Empowerment projects, a Community Strengthening Through Green Economy and Education Project, a Monetising Waste Project and a Gender Equality Project

SOS Children’s Villages in The Gambia is looking for a suitably qualified candidate for the position of a Maintenance and Property Management Coordinator at the Bakoteh and Basse locations.

Position summary:

The Maintenance and Property Management Coordinator is responsible for the strategic oversight, preventive maintenance, and lifecycle management of all SOS Children’s Villages The Gambia Trust properties, estates, and facilities. The role shifts from purely reactive repairs to a proactive asset-management approach, ensuring that all buildings and infrastructure are safe, functional, and cost-efficient. The post holder will manage the entire property portfolio—including lease agreements, routine upkeep, major refurbishments, and construction projects. As a construction professional, the Coordinator will supervise contractors, enforce building codes, and ensure that all structural works meet quality and safety standards.

The Maintenance and Property Management Coordinator reports to the National Director and works closely with Program Heads and the Logistics/Procurement Department.

General aim of the position

To provide strategic and operational oversight of all SOS properties, ensuring their safety, functionality, and long-term sustainability through effective maintenance, property management, and construction project supervision.

• Manage the full property portfolio, including lease agreements, landlord/tenant relations, and compliance with safety and building regulations.
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance calendar for all facilities to reduce breakdowns and extend asset life.
• Conduct routine (quarterly) assessments of all SOS properties to determine repair and maintenance needs.
• Supervise construction and refurbishment projects, ensuring compliance with building codes, designs, and safety standards.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, Bill of Quantities (BoQs), and tender documents for major works.
• Evaluate, select, and manage external contractors, ensuring they adhere to contractual terms, timelines, and safety standards.
• Coordinate and execute routine maintenance tasks including basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting, and HVAC work.
• Prepare the annual property maintenance and capital expenditure (CAPEX) budget for all SOS facilities.
• Maintain accurate logs of all maintenance activities, contractor performance, and project progress.

Submit quarterly maintenance reports to the Programs Development Manager, highlighting critical issues, budget utilization, and asset conditions

Qualifications/Competencies required:

• Bachelor’s Degree/HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, or a related built-environment field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in property/facilities management and construction project supervision.
• Proven track record of managing building projects from design to handover.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, or similar planning software.
• Strong understanding of building codes, structural integrity, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, budgeting, and report-writing skills.
• Certification in Facilities Management (e.g., IFMA) or Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is an added advantage.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel frequently between Bakoteh and Basse.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A supportive team working environment
• Opportunity to work for a well respected and recognised NGO
• A vital role supporting the infrastructure and facilities that serve mothers, children, and families

To apply, submit your letter of interest with Curriculum Vitae and certificates to: job.apply@sosgambia.org  with the subject line: MAINTENANCEANDPROPERTY2026. Closing date for submission of application is July 2^nd, 2026. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

For more information on this project please visit our website at www.sosgambia.org  

What We Stand For:

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.