Valuer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and offer a second opinion on valuations received from external valuers. 
• Enhance the quality of assets held as security.
• Development, review and implementation of Valuation policies for the bank
• Prepare strategies, plans and programs for the department;
• Monitor progress of on-going Bank financed projects.
• Validation of the status of the pledged securities and Banks properties.
• Coordinate, supervise and evaluate the performance of external valuers in the bank’s panel
• Ensuring compliance with statutes and guidelines including laws,  Kenya Valuation Standards 2021 by the valuers and the Bank.
• Correspond with and issue valuation instructions to the external valuers.
• Advise the Bank on major developments on the property market on regular basis.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of all valued properties.
• Ensure valuation are up to date for all properties held as security by the Bank as per the policy guidelines

SKILLS AND EXPERINCE

• At least 5 years post registration working experience in the industry in a similar position.
• Experience in mortgage valuations
• Self-drive, maturity and a high degree of integrity and professionalism
• Effective communication and influencer.
• Good client and interpersonal relations
• Good interpretation and decision-making ability.
• Good understanding of legal risks and laws applicable to Banking relating to lending and credit documentation.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in Bachelor of Arts in Land Economics, Bachelor's  Degree in real estate or its equivalent from a recognized University in Kenya.
• A full member of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya, in good standing
• Duly Registered by the Valuers Registration Board.
• A master’s degree in any of the following in Property Valuation, Real Estate agency or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage.