Technical Service Manager – Corporate Services Unit
Vacancy No.: 7727
Unit: General Services Unit
Organization: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location: Headquarters, Gland, Switzerland
The incumbent will need to be able to travel to the IUCN office in Gland as soon as possible in case of emergency.
Supervision: Manager, Corporate Services, Safety and Security
Activity rate: 100%
Grade: P1
Expected date of entry: 01 January 2027
Type of contract: (up to 24 months with possibility of renewal)
Deadline: 18. November 2026
BACKGROUND
The General Services Unit is responsible for the smooth running of IUCN's World Headquarters in Gland and is responsible mainly for the following areas: reception and reception, office rental, conference room reservations, purchasing, mail, parking, cleaning and hygiene, maintenance, technical management and security of the IUCN Conservation Centre.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible for technical management.
- Ensure the preventive and corrective maintenance of all installations (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, refrigeration, solar thermal and photovoltaic, grease/hydrocarbon separator, sanitary, electricity, electronics, security systems, alarms, lifting platform, lifts, lighting, blinds, etc.).
- Manage building technology through supervision (Desigo CC)
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, organize and implement the evacuation plan, manage the control and maintenance of fire installations (evacuation, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, fire detection, alarm, Sprinkler, fire doors, gas extinguishing, etc.).
- Manage access control systems, door closers, automatic doors, video surveillance, break-ins and alarms.
- Monitor the condition of the installations and determine the measures to optimize them.
- Ensure, coordinate and supervise external interventions in the event of breakdown/maintenance
- Identify contractors or suppliers for important maintenance and repair work, request and analyze offers.
- Manage the stock of spare parts.
- Participate in progress processes.
- Advises the Chief of Corporate Services on short- or long-term maintenance, repair or replacement of facilities, and ensures their budgeting, planning and implementation.
- Carry out all kinds of repairs, troubleshooting, cleaning and transformations to ensure the proper functioning of the building.
- Ensure that hygiene, safety (e.g. in the event of fire) and well-being standards are known and respected.
- Support the Head of General Services in technical discussions and negotiations regarding potential renovations to be undertaken.
- Carry out an on-call or on-call service, being available in case of urgent intervention.
- Assist the General Services team during absences or important meetings, including mail management, conference room set-up, removals, etc.
The above statement of work contains the main duties and responsibilities of the position. However, in an organisation such as IUCN, staff members must demonstrate flexibility in their approach to work and be willing to undertake other activities that are not part of their day-to-day work. Should one of the tasks become a regular responsibility, the terms of reference would be amended, in consultation with the staff member and the Human Resources Management Group.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED
- CFC in the building sector, maintenance agent, HVAC technician or training deemed equivalent.
- Certificate of Competency – Safety Officer is an asset.
- Confirmed experience of at least 5 years in a similar position.
- Working knowledge of carpentry, electricity, locksmithing, blinds.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team and independently
- Rigorous, methodical, pragmatic, flexible person who adapts to the constraints and pace of the organization
- Excellent analytical and synthesis skills
- French language, English is an additional asset
SALARY
The gross annual salary for this position is between CHF 86,330 and CHF 107,913, subject to deduction of social security contributions and the pension fund, and before deduction of taxes. This amount, effective as of today, is indicative and may be changed without notice according to IUCN's salary policy. The same goes for the organisations hosted by the IUCN.
APPLICATIONS
Interested persons are requested to apply through the "Human Resources Management System", by opening the vacancy advertisement and clicking on the "Apply" button.
Each candidate must create his or her own account in the system. No applications will be accepted after the closing date. Applications are admissible until 24:00 in Switzerland (GMT + 1h / GMT + 2h during the summer time period, DST). Please note that only selected candidates will be personally contacted to participate in the interviews.
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About IUCN IUCN
is a union of Members made up of governments and civil society organizations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organizations with the knowledge and tools necessary to ensure that human progress, economic development and nature conservation are achieved in harmony.
Established in 1948, IUCN has grown over the years to become the largest and most diverse environmental network in the world. It has the experience, resources and weight of its more than 1400 member organisations and the skills of its approximately 16,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments, and analytics. Its size allows it to play the role of an incubator and a reliable repository of good practices, tools and international standards.
IUCN provides a neutral space where diverse stakeholders – governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples' groups, charities and others – can work together to develop and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.
Working together with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation-related projects around the world. Combining the best scientific knowledge with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects aim to halt habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people's well-being.