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The Facility Manager is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted functionality and usability of all ICRC premises related facilities, tools, equipment, machine, appliances and resources at any given time.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• Ensure that office structures and residences are well maintained;
• Manage the maintenance workshop, facilities and control productivity;
• Prepare, read interpret designs, drawings, and bills of quantities and work progress schedules for all civil works as necessary;
• Propose and implement economic and efficient way of maintenance;
• Establish, maintain and ensure adequate security systems for workshop facilities to prevent theft, pilferage and damage to staff, property & equipment;
• Manage all the passive security projects and ensure the implementation of all compulsory measures in all premises and offices;
• Propose and implement energy and water saving schemes in the ICRC premises;
• Analyze and formulate solutions for the electrical, carpentry, masonry, or metal works, plumbing and painting and any other civil work;
• Plan new constructions with premises responsible and co-ordinate maintenance of buildings at Delegation, Logistics and all housing premises;
• Oversees Planned Property Management (PPM) for planning, execution, monitoring and reporting;
• Provides daily, weekly and monthly progress report on various maintenance work and projects;
• Prepare the budget of the maintenance unit and report monthly to the Premises responsible;
• Assist the Premises responsible in sourcing for contractors, negotiate contracts, prepare contract documents, analyses, evaluate and maintain the contractors list;
• Provide technical support to Djibouti mission;
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and environmental standards and industry codes;
• Develops, recommends, and administers policies, procedures, and processes in facility maintenance operations; implements and monitors compliance with LEED procedures, and processes;
• Supervise and coordinate all the maintenance work done at the Logistics Center, and do the weekly planning of the needs;
• Supervise the maintenance team and prepare work schedules with the Deputy head of maintenance and the Premises responsible.

What we will look for in your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management, Building Construction, Engeering or any other relevant field;
• A minimum of 8 year’s professional experience in a similar field and as a supervisor;
• Experience in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices;
• Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles;
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. Certified Facility Manager) will be an added advantage.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for an Architect at ISM Containers. The Architect will be responsible for architectural design, project management, software development, integration, and overall project execution. While primarily based in Nairobi County, Kenya, there is flexibility for some remote work.

Qualifications

• Architecture and Architectural Design skills
• Project Management expertise
• Experience in software development and integration
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or related field
• Experience in container conversions or modular construction is a plus

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.