Facilities Manager – Mogadishu Sports Village

Blue Light Company
Mogadishu, Somalia
Management/leadership

Job Description

Are you an experienced professional? Blue Light Company is hiring a Facilities Manager – Mogadishu Sports Village in Mogadishu. With 5 - 6 years of experience required, this position is suited for mid-to-senior level professionals in Management/leadership. Qualified candidates are urged to apply before the Aug, 25 deadline.

Facilities Manager – Mogadishu Sports Village

Organization:

Blue Light Company

Location:

Mogadishu, Somalia

Employment Type:

Full-time

Reports to:

Operations Manager

Role Summary

Blue Light Company is seeking a competent Facilities Manager to ensure that Mogadishu Sports Village’s buildings, sports fields, utilities, equipment and public spaces remain safe, functional and properly maintained.

The Facilities Manager will lead preventive and corrective maintenance, facility inspections, asset management, contractor supervision and technical support for sporting activities and public events.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the maintenance and operational readiness of all buildings, fields, offices, security rooms and public spaces.
  • Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance schedules.
  • Conduct regular inspections and ensure identified defects are repaired promptly.
  • Monitor electrical, water, lighting, drainage, sanitation, CCTV and access-control systems.
  • Supervise maintenance technicians, cleaners, grounds personnel, contractors and service providers.
  • Ensure sports fields, spectator areas and event facilities are ready for scheduled activities.
  • Maintain accurate asset, equipment, maintenance and inventory records.
  • Monitor utilities, spare parts, tools and maintenance supplies.
  • Support facility safety, fire prevention, emergency preparedness and regulatory compliance.
  • Prepare maintenance budgets, procurement requests and technical specifications.
  • Monitor contractor performance, service quality, costs and completion timelines.
  • Protect facilities and equipment from damage, misuse, loss and deterioration.
  • Respond promptly to facility breakdowns and operational emergencies.
  • Submit weekly and monthly reports on maintenance, facility condition, costs and priority actions.

About Mogadishu

Mogadishu, known locally as Muqdisho, is the capital of Somalia and the country's largest city. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural heart of the nation. The city hosts the headquarters of numerous UN agencies, international NGOs, and government institutions, offering diverse career opportunities for development and humanitarian professionals.

Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Buuxda • Shaqo Muqdisho • Shaqo Cusub

Qualifications & Requirements

Qualifications

and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Architecture or a related field.
  • At least five years of relevant experience in facilities, maintenance, construction or property management.
  • Experience managing large public facilities, sports venues, commercial properties, institutions or similar environments.
  • Practical knowledge of building systems, utilities, maintenance planning, workplace safety and asset management.
  • Experience supervising technical teams, contractors and service providers.
  • Strong planning, budgeting, problem-solving and reporting skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Fluency in Somali and working proficiency in English.
  • Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays when required.

How to Apply

Application Requirements

Applicants should submit:

Application

Deadline:

25 August 2026

Application Link:

[Insert application link]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Blue Light Company is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

  • Updated CV;
  • One-page cover letter;
  • Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates;
  • Contact details for three professional references.

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Job Details

Posted: August 16, 2026
Organization: Blue Light Company
Location: Mogadishu, Somalia
Sector: Management/leadership