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Job title: Lands Officer

Department: Lands

Reports to: Head of Lands

Responsible for (Direct reports): Community Negotiators

Job Purpose:

The Land Officer will form the link between the field and the office, checking on plots of land found by the team of property scouts, verifying their suitability to build a school, verifying the ownership of the plot, dealing with youths, elders and government officials to ensure a clean and efficient purchasing process.

Responsibilities (Functions and duties):  

• Meeting and dealing with land agents and vendors
• Meeting and dealing with community members and government officials
• Recognising potential  conflict surrounding land and land purchases, often including tribal issues
• Holding community meetings and barazas, where you represent Bridge International Academies
• Writing briefing notes
• Investigating conflicting land ownership claims
• Establishing and utilizing contacts at various government agencies to find clear information on land ownership
• Locating and explaining plot positions on a variety of mapping interfaces

Experience:

• One (1) year of experience in land, community negotiations or related experience

Behavioural Competencies:

• Driven, disciplined and self-motivated
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a team player and open to new approaches and ideas
• Strong personality with proven negotiating skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work with minimal to no supervision

Qualifications:

Academic: Higher Diploma in Conveyance or related field

Professional: Supporting Certificates in related field.

Specialist knowledge required:

• Fluent written and spoken Kiswahili and English, with at least two local languages
• Knowledge of informal settlements and how land transactions are proceed in these areas
• Knowledge and being comfortable in negotiating situations, including land purchases
• Experience in the field negotiating land purchases
• Experience in working in very poor communities
• Experience in dealing with sensitive issues regarding land
• Knowledge of how to deal with numbers and maps
• Knowledge and experience in basic computer programs
• Knowledge and experience in using GPS units or other GIS technology

In order to be considered for this position all candidates must register and upload their CV’s on our website at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Position: Head of Development

Location: Nairobi

About Bridge International Academies

Bridge International Academies was conceived in 2007 out of the belief that giving every child access to a high quality education would have the greatest impact on reducing poverty worldwide. With that guiding insight, Bridge International developed a strategy that would enable it to launch a large-scale network of high-quality, ultra low-cost, for-profit primary schools.

Operating a network of schools supported by a strong central headquarters gives Bridge International the scale, experience, and capacity to invest in systems of management, support, training, and innovation that allows individual schools to dramatically increase their effectiveness. Using this model, Bridge International is able to profitably deliver high-quality education for $4 per child per month.

This ensures that its academies will continue to successfully serve its communities as long as parents value the educational service provided. The first Bridge International Academy launched successfully in Kenya in 2009 and 60 academies will be operating in Kenya in January 2012. Through rapid and strategic expansion, Bridge International will provide a quality education to over a million students in the coming years.

About this position:

Job Purpose:

Overall responsibility for Bridge International Academies Land Acquisition, Land Legal, Design and Construction programs and all facets of the development program and team.

Responsibilities (Functions and duties)

• Ensure the successful acquisition of land and the subsequent building of schools throughout the Bridge International system is at or above budgeted levels at all times and in compliance with all operating and financial standards and requirements.
• Direct and coordinate activities of the land search, negotiation and acquisition, legal vetting and contact finalization, design and construction teams.
• Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties. Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes.
• Review financial statements and ensure the proper flow of funds throughout the land acquisition process. Manage productivity and activity reports, and other performance data to measure cost effectiveness and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and programme improvement. Determine the priority for technology and process improvements, based on forecasts of customer demand.
• Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with the relevant Heads of Departments as necessary
• Work with other Heads of Departments to ensure all timelines are met in relation to the construction of schools in various regions.
• Monitor the costs to ensure budgetary limits are maintained on all school construction projects.
• Oversee activities directly related to purchasing or leasing land and constructing schools or providing additional guidance as agreed from time to time.
• Keep abreast of the activities of land opportunities in the market and network extensively with the community leaders, land brokers and the government ministries.
• Manage the operational risk through the diligent application of internal controls and pro-active action to keep within agreed key performance indicators. Hold monthly reviews of activity and risk assessments with the teams in the department.
• Obtain strong contacts in the land, construction and brokerage community to be able to identify potential acquisitions and sites from a variety of sources (including both land deals as well as leaseholds at favourable prices).
• Liaise with the relevant government ministries and other players on land and construction, including heavy site construction processes and techniques, geotechnical engineering practices, land planning, civil engineering and architectural design processes, codes and regulations pertaining to land development and construction;
• Provide guidance to the teams on negotiation pertaining to land acquisition/leaseholds.
• Drive the forward planning of the engineering and design processes in all regions to ensure that we are delivering the best possible product within the financial model required within the Bridge financial model.

Role Reports: As requested by the Chief Operating Officer

Experience: Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in Construction, Land acquisition, or related experience including at least at least 5 years of experience in a senior management role for a large multinational organization.

Qualifications:

Academic: Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Land Surveying or related field or a Business Management Degree. Masters Degree is an advantage

Professional:

Specialist knowledge required:

• Wide experience in land acquisition, construction and/or project development;
• knowledge of the local land market; local building codes and other government regulations;
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with local suppliers, architects and other trade professionals.;
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain new relationships with key leaders in community, commercial and/or industrial markets.

Behavioural competencies

• Must possess excellent management and organizational skills,
• Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to communicate complex ideas concisely
• Exceptional negotiation skills
• Team oriented and hands on approach to land and construction aspects
• Solid attention to detail.
• Strategic thinking
• Planning and organizing skills
• Information gathering skills
• Analytical and interpretation skills
• Problem solving/decision making and judgement skills
• People management skills
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong commitment to BIA’s mission.

In order to be considered for this position all candidates must register and upload their CV’s on our website at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) is a humanitarian relief organisation created in 1965 through an Act of Parliament, Cap 256 of the Laws of Kenya. As a voluntary organisation, the Society operates through a network of eight Regions and 62 Branches spread throughout the country.

The Society is a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the largest humanitarian relief Movement represented in 187 countries worldwide. Its mission is to be the leading humanitarian organization in Kenya that is self-sustaining, delivering excellent quality service of preventing and alleviating human suffering to the most vulnerable in the community.

As part of the drought response and mitigation initiatives, the Society plans to invest in medium to long term sustainability projects that focus on food security and livelihood improvement in North Turkana, East Pokot and Moyale.

The Society now calls for Expressions of Interest from qualified consultants in the following areas:

1. Environmental and Social Impact Assessment

Overall Responsibility:

The consulting firm or institution will conduct a detailed Environmental and Social Impact assessment in the 3 proposed project areas in Turkana North, East Pokot and Moyale.

Specific Objectives

• Identify positive and negative impacts as well as appropriate interventions during construction and operation.
• Collect and collate baseline socioeconomic data of the project area and potential impact expected from project construction, implementation and operation.
• Develop an Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) during construction and operation, present plans to minimize, mitigate and/or eliminate negative effects and impacts and describe how the plan will be implemented.
• Identify and contact stakeholders, facilitate public consultation and workshops at an appropriate time in the assignment schedule.
• Gather and provide any other data and information that will be useful for the study.

Deliverables

• A final report including conclusions and suggested recommendations for an effective and efficient implementation of activities

Qualifications

The lead consultant should posses a minimum of post graduate degree in Natural Resource Management, Civil Engineering or a related field and must be registered and licensed by NEMA to conduct Environmental Impact assessments.

The proposed team should also possess relevant public health/sociology/agronomy/research background with adequate relevant experience.

2. Design, Drawings and Bill of Quantities for Water Facilities

Kenya Red Cross Society would like to solicit for an Expression of Interest for preparation of Designs, Drawings and Bill of quantities of 5 sand dams in Turkana North District and 1 water pan in East Pokot District.

Overall Responsibility:

The consultant shall be responsible for assessments and preparation of designs, drawings and Bill of quantities of 5 sand dams in 4 locations in Turkana North, namely Lagga Kotome (2), Ekicheles (1), Longolemar (1), and one location East Pokot, namely Kollowa.

Specific Objectives

• Carry out detailed site measurements and tests
• Assess the water demand for each system
• Analyse soil formations ( dam site geophysical and geotechnical data)
• Design technically sound water supply systems including source development, abstraction, transmission and storage that are relevant to the proposed intervention and geographical location.

Deliverables

• A final design report for each water system
• A full set of detailed drawing for all the water systems
• A full set of priced Bill of Quantities for each system complete with a schedule of technical specifications the contractor should adhere to.

Qualifications

The consultant shall have a team of technically competent civil engineers and surveyors.

Terms of Reference for the two consultancies are available on the KRCS Website: www.kenyaredcross.org.

Hard copies can be obtained from the KRCS Headquarters in South C (Bellevue), Red Cross Road off Popo Road. P.O. Box 40712, 00100 – GPO, Nairobi, Kenya as from Tuesday 17th January 2012 between 9:00am and 5:00pm.

Applications quoting tender no KRCDR 010/12 should be addressed to:

The Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society
P. O. Box 40712-00100
Nairobi

The applications should be placed in the Tender Box at the Main reception of the Kenya Red Cross Head office not later than 12:00 noon on 27th January 2012. Please ensure upon submission you enter your details in the Tender Book on the tender box.

All applicants are invited to attend the Tender opening at 12:30pm on 27th January 2012 at the Kenya Red Cross Head Office, Third Floor Boardroom.

Our Client a group of companies’ with an Investment subsidiary is seeking to recruit a Property Manager to join their Team.

The duties and requirements are as shown below:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Day to day management of a shopping mall.
• Management of lease negotiations, administration and tenant relations.
• Oversee property improvements and maintenance works.
• Ensure rent is collected promptly.
• Ensure property budgets are prepared promptly.
• Preparation of periodical Management Reports.

Minimum Academic & Professional Requirements:

• B.A Land Economics
• Associate member of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya
• Minimum two years’ experience in management and valuation of properties
• Computer skills are essential
• A team player who can work under minimum supervision
• Possess creative problem solving and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet specific deadline.

If you meet the above requirements, send your applications to apply@kenyajobsconnection.com by 2nd December 2011.

Ensure that you indicate current and expected salary in your Cover Letter.

Kindly indicate the subject of your email as Property Manager.

National Housing Corporation (NHC) is a statutory body constituted under the Housing Act Cap 117 Laws of Kenya.

The Corporation invites applications from suitably qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following position.

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Ref NHC/SQS/10/2011

Reporting to the Chief Quantity Surveyor the Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the following:

• Preparation of Bills of Quantities and tender documents.
• Conducting project feasibility studies and preparation of feasibility reports.
• Assessment of tenders and preparation of tender reports.
• Planning, analysis as well as preparation of final accounts.
• Preparation of cost estimates for construction projects as well as cost administration of such projects.
• Supervision of construction works and advising the Chief Quantity Surveyor on matters of construction contracts and participation in project site meetings.

Job Requirements

• Possess a Bachelors of Arts degree in Quantity Surveying or Building Economics from a recognized University
• Have nine (9) years post graduate experience in Quantity Survey work in a busy environment.
• Be registered by the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors for at least six (6) years.
• Be computer literate in the use of Quantity Surveying software, preferably Win- Qs.
• Be a team player

This position is on Permanent and Pensionable terms and the successful candidates will be subject to performance
contracting.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications in confidence together
with copies of detailed and up to date CV, certificates and testimonials indicating current and expected remuneration,
and names of three referees to the following address: -

The Managing Director
National Housing Corporation
P. O. Box 30257 00100
Nairobi

Important: Applications should be in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Application for the Position of Senior
Quantity Surveyor” in bold print and the Reference No. NHC/SQS/10/2011 quoted on the envelope.

Closing date is Friday, 11th November 2011 and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

“National Housing Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and persons with disability are encouraged to apply”