Senior Property Officer, Central Office at Kenya Power

Job Description

Job Ref. HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1985

This position will be reporting to the Chief Property Officer. The key duties and responsibilities will include;

Facilitate the implementation of real estate management standards, procedures and work instructions.
Analyze and facilitate application of statutory and regulatory requirements, and terms and conditions in lease and land management instruments.
Ensure company interests are advocated and secured sustainably within relevant legal and regulatory frameworks while applying company procedures and processes.
Facilitate internal and external stakeholder engagements and participate in collaborations and development of plans as per use and the various stages of real estate asset management cycle.
Facilitate acquisition of land and buildings for Company use through allocations, leasing, and outright purchase.
Facilitate documentation of occupancies, titling and registration of
Company’s rights and interests in land.
Participate in resettlement action plans for major power projects and distribution lines and resolving disputes arising thereof.
Implement strategies, policies and standards on land and lease management.
Carrying out land use planning, space planning and preliminary environmental scoping on proposed project sites.
Authorizing expenditure within limit.
Carrying out property valuations, market value surveys, rental assessments, and feasibility studies for real estate projects.
Letting of surplus space, tenant management and rent collection.
Lease administration and overseeing observance of landlord / tenant obligations.
Verify invoices, reconciling payments, and assessing amounts payable in compliance with various types of statutory, regulatory and contractual obligations and performances.
Carrying out change/extension of users for new and existing sites to allow development approvals for Company projects.
Participating in drawing of leases, conveyancing documents and other legal instruments with relevant parties.
Participating in development of strategies and work regulations as pertains property management.
Safe custody of property documents and records.
Appointment Specifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Land Economics, Real Estate or equivalent qualifications.
Post-graduate diploma in Valuation and Property Management, Facilities Management, Land Management, Physical Planning or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
A minimum period of seven (7) years in relevant work experience in real estate management
Full/Professional Membership of the Institute of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK), Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), or Kenya Institute of
Planners/Town and County Planners of Kenya. Be a member in good standing.
Registered Valuer/Estate Agent/Physical Planner.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Demonstrated results in work performance; and
Attention to detail
Task Oriented
Communication skills
Report writing skills
Interpersonal and negotiation skills
Team Building Skills
Project Management Skills
Analytical Skill