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Not for Profit Career Jobs – Property and Operations Manager at Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)

Aga Khan Development Network Akdn Posted 12 years ago Closes 7 Mar
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This position closed on March 7, 2014.Applications are no longer being accepted. The listing below is kept for reference.

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Job Title: Property
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.
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.
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: Apply by Email
Ref: Application – Property and Operations Manager.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 7th March 2014

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