The role of the Manager - Administration & Property Management is crucial for ensuring the efficient operation of Geothermal Development Company (GDC)'s corporate administrative functions and effective property management. The job holder is responsible for the management of Hospitality Services, Front Office, Registry & Records, Utility Services, and related Outsourced Services.
Duties and Responsibilities
The key duties and responsibilities for this position entail:
Corporate Administration & Operations:
- Executing Corporate Records Management functions.
- Providing technical leadership to departmental teams, enabling them to develop, implement, and evaluate strategic management plans and budgets aimed at improving performance standards and organizational effectiveness.
- Managing outsourced services such as Courier Services, Cleaning Services, among others.
- Overseeing the coordination of Office Administration (Secretarial) services.
- Managing the processing and payment of administrative expenses (utilities).
- Forecasting administrative staffing needs for the department.
- Coordinating and implementing identified performance contracting targets and submission of periodic progress reports.
Property Management & Asset Safeguarding:
- Managing the Company’s needs for office equipment while ensuring their security and cleanliness.
- Safeguarding the company’s assets, including office premises, office equipment, and furniture, through maintaining accurate and up-to-date records at all times.
- Identifying assets for requisition, repair, maintenance, and disposal.
- Facilitating the acquisition and effective management of office space and parking.
- Overseeing the drawing of lease contracts with relevant stakeholders.
- Supervising the reviewing of all lease documents, including negotiations with relevant stakeholders.
- Managing the acquisition of office furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
- Managing the allocation of office furniture and equipment.
- Managing an up-to-date asset inventory of all furniture and equipment under Property Management custody.
Person Specifications and Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must possess the following:
Experience:
- A minimum of twelve (12) years’ work experience, four (4) of which must be in a managerial role.
Education:
- Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Public/Business Administration, Sociology, or any other relevant equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Public/Business Administration, Social Science, Land Economics, Surveying, or any other relevant equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- A management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks (cumulative).
Professional Requirements:
- Membership of a relevant professional body/institution.
- Proficiency in Computer Applications.
- Fulfillment of the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
Key Competencies and Skills
- Good communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills
- Team player
- Analytical skills
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