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Job Summary

The jobholder is responsible for undertaking timely conveyance relating to acquisition and purchase of land. S/he is also responsible for the preparation and administration of leases and property management.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Acquisition of land, registration of land titles and administration of leases.
• Negotiating and obtaining leases.
• Coordinating and administering all aspects of company property as per company policy and other requirements set by the National Land Commission, Ministry of Lands and the County Government laws
• Processing relevant documents and approvals from County Governments and Ministries.
• Liaising with County Governments and Government institutions for statutory payments.
• Facilitating the valuation of company property.
• Identifying and managing property boundaries.
• Identifying cost effective office accommodation.
• Maintaining an inventory of the company property 

Educational Requirements Job Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts (Land Economics) or Real Estate 
• Full Member of Institute of Surveyors of Kenya
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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.