Aga Khan Foundation Property Officer Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya 2015
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a non-denominational, international development agency established in 1967 by His Highness the Aga Khan.
Its mission is to develop and promote creative solutions to problems that impede social development.
AKF (East Africa) has worked in the region by forming intellectual and financial partnerships, focusing on specific social and economic development problems in sectors that include civil society, health, education and rural development.
With a small staff, a host of cooperating agencies and thousands of volunteers, AKF reaches out to vulnerable populations on four continents, irrespective of their race, religion, political persuasion or gender.
AKF supports programming in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda that contributes to a better quality of life for hundreds of communities.
AKF invites applications for the following position:
Property Officer
Reporting to the Regional Chief Operations Officer (RCOO), the Property Officer 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 require 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, deed plans, errors, missing documentation, 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 and follow up on legal issues related to properties
- 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
- Ensure occupied properties under AKF are in compliance with applicable legislations, standards and guidelines.
Education and Experience
- 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;
- Computer Proficiency: Word processing, data base and spreadsheet applications, MS Office and the ability to present figures in graphs and other user-friendly methods.
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 6th March, 2015 to the
Regional Human Resources Director,
Aga Khan Foundation, East Africa,
by e-mail to: recruitment@akfea.org
or mail to
The Aga Khan Foundation, Kenya,
P.O. Box 40898, 00100,
Nairobi
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.