General Manager - Vipingo Development Limited at Centum

Job Summary

• The General Manager shall be responsible for the conversion of the Development into an investment grade Real Estate asset through positioning it as the top of mind investment destination in Africa in regard to industrial, commercial, residential, hospitality and educational facilities.
• The role holder shall drive sales across the Development to ensure profitability whilst maximizing the shareholders’ return.
• The General Manager will also be responsible for the implementation of the master plan and creation of demand for future projects within the Development.
•  This role reports to the Group Chief Executive Officer of Centum Investment Company PLC and works closely with the Board of Directors of Vipingo Development Limited

 Key Responsibilities

• Global positioning: Position Vipingo as a top Real Estate vehicle in Africa with regard to Industrial, Commercial, Residential, Hospitality and Educational facilities through attracting and collaborating with global investors/partners.
• Strategic planning: Create demand for current and future projects within the Development and drive the process of ensuring that the design and development of products meets and exceeds the expectations of the market;
• Masterplan Execution:  Oversee successful execution of the works of the Project Managers and Development Managers in alignment with the approved masterplan of the Development;
• Commercialization of the Development: Drive sales of the serviced plots, convert the bare land into viable projects and create new infill projects that will act as alternative revenue generating opportunities within the Development;
• Infrastructure Development: Oversee the design and implementation of infrastructural services which include the road network, power, water, ICT, security and waste management;
• Leadership: Develop a cohesive team and build internal capability that will drive the operational and strategic initiatives of Vipingo Development;
• Strategic Relationships: Forge strategic relationships with potential partners, both local and global for new developments in the destination;
• Shareholders’ return: Drive the projects within the Development to realize a 35% annual return on the shareholders’ investment;
• Stakeholder Management: Manage stakeholder relations which include but are not limited to relationships with the; Vipingo Board of Directors, Government of Kenya, County governments, Local community, Regulatory agencies such as NEMA, WRMA, Ministry of Public Health, Kenya Police and Kenya Revenue Authority and obtain all the necessary approvals for project delivery;

 Key competencies

• The role holder must possess a track record of successful execution of large scale mixed use Developments across the Globe with tangible results and a realized return of shareholders’ investment; 
• The role holder must have a proven track record of successful commercial Real Estate sales in the Mombasa Coastal region or a similar set up; with a demonstrated ability to position and create demand for Real Estate products;
• The role holder must have a sound understanding of the commercial drivers of real estate and the ability to engage with sophisticated investors and developers both locally and globally;
• A good understanding of industrial parks, as well as the ability to engage and connect with the best in class business partners from across the Globe;
• The role holder must be an innovative and creative leader with the ability to think ‘outside the box’ and achieve exceptional tangible outcomes;
• Highly networked and excellent communicator with the ability to develop and manage lasting relationships with a diverse array of stakeholders;
• An effective and ethical leader with sound people skills and proven ability to build, retain and lead successful teams.

Vipingo is an equal opportunity employer