Principal Estate Management Officer at National Museum of Kenya

Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• Assisting in formulating, implementing and reviewing estate management policies, strategies and programmes;
• Recommending the maintenance of buildings;
• Assisting in administration of leases;
• Maintaining an up-to-date register of all land, houses, leases and their occupants;
• Assisting in registration of newly completed houses and buildings, board of surveys and security of estates;
• Assisting in collection of rent, rent reviews and tenant placements;
• Assisting in developing and implementing estate management plans;
• Assisting in preparing of reports on status of estates and houses; and
•  Assisting in planning, budgeting and ensuring effective use of resources.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must be in possession of:

• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Valuation and Property Management, Construction Management, Estate Management, Housing Administration, Facilities Management, Business Administration, Urban Planning or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Land Economics, Building Economics, Urban Planning, Valuation and Property Management, Construction Management, Estate Management, Housing Administration,  Facilities Management, Business Administration, Architecture, Mechanical/Civil/Electrical Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;
• Supervisory course lasting not less two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Ten (10) years relevant work experience four (4) of which should be at the supervisory level;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

Key Competencies

• Planning skills;
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Team player;
• Leadership;
• Mentorship;
• Analytical skills;.
• Creativity; and
• Innovation.