Chief Manager (CM) – Facilities Management Deputy Commissioner – Research, Knowledge Management & Corporate Planning Deputy Commissioner – HR Performance Contracting & Management

Department: Corporate Support Services Department
Division:  Facilities & Logistics Services
Location / Work station:  Times Tower – Nairobi
Supervisor:    Deputy Commissioner – Facilities & Logistics Services
Supervisee:    Direct Reports: Managers – Facilities Technical Services and Property & Estates
Indirect Reports: F&LS Regional Representatives and Assistant Managers One Stop Border Posts
Job summary:  
Primary responsibilities managing of all the Authority’s movable and immovable assets and oversight for all works undertaken on the Authority’s properties.

Develop, organize and control effective property and facility management systems
Management of utilities, properties and outsourced services
Management of leases and contracts
Formulation and enforcement of strategies, policies, procedures and Unit’s work plan
Regular review and evaluation of services provided and adherence to SLAs
Assets appraisals and disposal management in liaison with other relevant departments
Review and approval of Bills of Quantities, drawings, proposals and RFPs for works
Maintenance work
Strategies of maintenance & repair
Utilities Management
Cost management
Management of contractors
Any other responsibilities assigned.

Academic and Professional qualifications             

A Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Civil), Quantity Survey, Architecture or any related field.
Valid membership to a relevant professional body is an added advantage.

Relevant work experience required       

At least seven (7) years’ experience in a busy operations and maintenance environment, Three (3) of which should be at management level.

Skills/Competencies required   

Ability to provide strategic leadership
In-depth knowledge of building maintenance and repair.
Project/operations management.
Ability to carry out technical and financial appraisal of projects.
High levels of commercial acumen.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with staff and third parties and – stakeholder engagement.
Good communication and customer care skills

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