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Job Title: Property
and Operations Manager
and Operations Manager
Organisation: Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: AKF Uganda Country Director
About AKF:
Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, not-for-profit,
non-denominational international development agency of the Aga Khan Development
Network (AKDN). AKF works in collaboration with partners to develop and promote
innovative solutions that help improve the quality of life of communities in
areas we work. This is achieved through a systemic and Multi-Input Area
Development programming approach that responds to the opportunities and
priorities of a given area with long-term and synergised interventions.
Specifically in Uganda, AKF currently supports programming in education, early
childhood development (ECD) and strengthening civil society.
non-denominational international development agency of the Aga Khan Development
Network (AKDN). AKF works in collaboration with partners to develop and promote
innovative solutions that help improve the quality of life of communities in
areas we work. This is achieved through a systemic and Multi-Input Area
Development programming approach that responds to the opportunities and
priorities of a given area with long-term and synergised interventions.
Specifically in Uganda, AKF currently supports programming in education, early
childhood development (ECD) and strengthening civil society.
Job Summary: The Property and Operations Manager will primarily
be responsible for effectively managing AKF’s property portfolio as well as
supporting the provision of procurement and logistics services to the wider AKF
Uganda organisation including its Programmes/Projects.
be responsible for effectively managing AKF’s property portfolio as well as
supporting the provision of procurement and logistics services to the wider AKF
Uganda organisation including its Programmes/Projects.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance and adherence with AKF
internal Property, Finance and Procurement policies and procedures - Maintain and regularly update country
property databases - Implementing and reviewing that the
properties are in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards
and guidelines - Conduct and follow up the renewal of
leases, rates payment, subdivisions, environmental issues, approvals and
other requirements associated with the Lands Departments and Local
Councils /Urban authorities - Timely collection of rents
- Undertake procedures related to leases and
rent defaulters - Work in close collaboration with
Architects, Planners, S urveyors, Contractors, Suppliers and other
consultants as appropriate - Liaise with lawyers and follow up of legal
issues related to properties - Travel regularly to all necessary
property-related sites and offices - Carry out regular property visits within
Uganda - Planning, implementing and ensuring
quality for preventative and all other maintenance and repair requirements
using internal resources or external suppliers as appropriate - Observing defects and maintaining the
highest standards of workmanship in all projects - Preparation and or Interpretation of
technical drawings and specifications, Bills of Quantities, etc.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The suitably qualified candidate must
ideally hold a Degree in any discipline and a professional qualification
and or proven experience in property management, marketing and development - At least five years’ relevant (property)
working experience preferably in a private-for-profit, business and or
legal firm environment - Working knowledge and or experience of
basic accounting / book-keeping principles, maintaining accurate records,
office administration and management and of procurement and logistics
procedures, practices, methods and terminology - Computer literacy skills are mandatory
- Significant experience working with a
diverse and international workforce in multiple locations and across
country boundaries - Prior experience and expertise of working
with stakeholders (local councils/urban authorities, government/lands
departments, Tenants, Architects, Planners, Surveyors, Contractors,
Suppliers and Lawyers/Court Brokers/Bailiffs) - Possess the ability to meet strict
deadlines and produce results - Proven ability to lead and work on your
own with no or minimal supervision - Experience and knowledge of working in
Uganda; practical familiarity with real estate or property management
sector required. - Excellent written and oral communications
skills in English and superior analytical, organisational, interpersonal,
negotiation and problem-solving skills
How to Apply:
All interested candidates who desire to work with Aga Khan Development
Network (AKDN) should send a cover letter, updated CV and the names and contact
information of three professional referees to the: Country Director, Aga Khan
Foundation (Uganda) by e-mail to: akf.uganda@akdn.org
Network (AKDN) should send a cover letter, updated CV and the names and contact
information of three professional referees to the: Country Director, Aga Khan
Foundation (Uganda) by e-mail to: akf.uganda@akdn.org
Ref: Application – Property and Operations Manager.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 7th March 2014
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