Vacancy: Space and Contracts Manager
Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence and mutual respect in a team-driven culture with a key focus on social empowerment?
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “The Kingdom Bank” is the place for those looking to new horizon.
We are looking for a dynamic, creative and self-driven experienced professional who will be responsible for ensuring maximization of Bank’s resources e.g. space, land, furniture, equipment and machinery and that all Bank contracts, leases, licenses, etc are adequate and up to date at all times.
The Role
Specifically, the successful jobholder will be expected to:
Provide support to the Bank in efficient maintenance and service of bank assets to ensure that assets are functional and in good condition at all times through administration of service agreements, contracts and leases.
Review and develop a long-term space rationalization & allocation strategy
Review contracts and service level agreements for cost management, efficiency and optimization as well as tender and negotiate service contracts on behalf of the bank
Manage bank owned premises, monitor rent payments and ensure that tenants have leases
Ensure processing of land rates and land rents for bank owned plots
Identify, measure and acquire space as well as negotiate leases for the Bank property (both leased and owned)
Co-ordinate the engagements between service providers and the Bank in administration of contracts and agreements with the Bank’s Legal Department
Participate in development of annual and half year recurrent budgets in respect to rentals and services as well as develop the Unit’s annual and half year work plan
Site acquisition for new Branches/Departments and ATMs
Qualifications, Skills & Attributes
The successful jobholder will be required to possess the following qualifications:-
A bachelor’s degree in Land Economics, Building Economics, Real Estate or Law
At least 3 years experience in general property management
Project management and client management skills
Negotiation skills and Analytical skills
Business awareness
Contracts & SLA management skills
Knowledge of the bank’s policies & procedures
Good understanding of the contract law, land law and arbitration related to property management and contracts
In-depth knowledge of property management, acquisition and registration
Knowledge of the various professions in the construction industry
How to Apply:
Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should forward an application enclosing a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates and indicating the current remuneration to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke by 15th July 2015
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please quote this reference on your application: SCM/03/HRD/2015
