The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, non-denominational development agency promoting creative and effective solutions to selected problems that impede social development in developing countries.
AKF invites applications for the following position: Property Officer - Kenya
Reporting to the Regional Property Manager (RPM), the post holder will be responsible for managing the operational aspects of the properties portfolio, including but not limited to security, building and grounds maintenance, rents collection, renewal of leases, upkeep and tenant relations.The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya but will be required to travel within and outside the country.
The main responsibilities will include:
- Actively participate in the construction and maintenance of properties and in liaison with the various consultants, contractors and suppliers
- Undertake and follow up on lease renewals., Rates payment, property subdivisions, environmental issues, approvals and other requirements associated with the Lands Departments and Local Councils
- Undertake preparation of commercial and residential tenancy agreements, licenses and procedures related to leases and rent collection
- Interpretation of technical drawings, specifications, bills of quantities and contracts.
- Preparation and submission of timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual reports to management
- Preparation and monitoring of the property budgets. Ensuring timely collections of rent and other dues
- Ensuring properties are kept in good condition and ensuring that maintenance works are dealt with pro-actively and completed with acceptable cost and time considerations
- The post holder should be a person of unquestionable integrity.
A Bachelor's Degree in Land or Building Economics, Business, Engineering or other related field. A post graduate management qualification will be an added advantage.
A minimum of 5 - 7 years related experience, with at least three of those years in a busy middle management position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English with good knowledge of Kiswahili
- Ability to work under pressure with multiple tasks, demands and deadlines with a positive and constructive attitude under minimal supervision
- Have an excellent understanding of the real estate market and trends, and be up to date with land related issues
- Ability to interpret, review, analyze, and critique architectural and engineering drawings, bills of quantity, specifications
Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications with CVs, and a covering letter stating current and expected salaries, explaining why they are best suited for the position by 17h November, 2008 to the
Regional Chief Operating Officer,
Aga Khan Foundation, East Africa,
by e-mail to: akf.east-africa @ akdn.org
or mail to
The Aga Khan Foundation, Kenya,
P.O. Box 40898, 00100,
NAIROBI.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
