Job Title: Estates Officer
Organisation: Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE)
Duty Station: Kira, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE) was created on 5th July 2024 by Statutory Instrument No. 53 of 2024, under the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act (UOTIA), Cap. 262, as an Other Degree Awarding Institution (ODAI). UNITE is a multi-campus institution with campuses in Kabale, Kaliro, Mubende, Muni, and Unyama, and its headquarters located in Kira Municipality (former Shimoni Core PTC). The institute is fully accredited by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE).
Job Summary: To participate in management and implementation of the estates function in the Institute
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participates in the development of policies, standards, strategies, plans and Budgets for the management of the Institute’s estates.
- Manages inventory of the Universities estates including safe custody records pertaining to titling of Institute land.
- Participates in the periodic valuation of Institute estates.
- Participates in the acquisition of additional land and developed property by the Institute.
- Participates in the execution of construction, rehabilitation and repair civil works on the Institute building infrastructure.
- Participates in the development of Master and physical plans for the development of Institute land.
- Supervises the conduct of surveys, demarcation or titling of Institute land.
- Supports the Institute Secretary for allocation of residential units, office space or business rentals.
- Undertakes the drafting of rental contracts and notices, monitors use and ensures that contract terms are adhered to.
- Liaises with the Legal Services Unit and other authorities to deal with infringements on the Institute estates.
- Conducts property market surveys and advises on the pricing and collection of revenue for rental space or building space.
- Monitors span of leases and renew them accordingly.
- Inspects Institute buildings and other property, gets feedback from occupants and compiles and reports the problems or challenges to the appropriate authorities for action
Key Result Areas
- Policies, standards, plans and Budgets developed.
- Institute inventory managed.
- valuation of Institute estates carried out.
- Institute infrastructure managed.
- Master and physical plans developed.
- Institute land surveyed demarcated and titled.
- Residential units, office space or business rentals allocated.
- Contracts and notices drafted.
- Property market surveys conducted.
- Span of leases monitored and renewed.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- An Honours Bachelor’s degree in Estates Management, Civil Engineering, Surveying, Built Environment, Valuation, and Physical Planning from a recognized institution.
Work Experience
- Two (2) years’ experience in construction, property management, estates management or management of the built environment from a recognised organisation.
Competencies
Technical
- Knowledge of estates management
- Accountability
- Project management
- Information communication technology
- Planning, organizing and coordinating
- Records and Information Management
Behavioral
- Effective communication
- Concern for quality and standards
- Ethics and Integrity
- Results orientation
- Teamwork
- Public relations and customer care
- Time management
How to Apply:
Candidates should submit 5 hard copies of the application in a sealed application pack containing copies of the following:
- Application letter; the subject line must indicate the position applied for and Job reference Number.
- Detailed and up-to-date signed CV including working contact details and names and contact details of three referees (Academic, Professional and Personal), one of whom must be either your present or most recent employer. The referees should be advised to send confidential references directly to the email address [email protected].
- Certified copies of Academic Transcripts and Certificates
- A copy of the National Identity Card
- Copies of previous appointment letters
- The envelope should be clearly marked “Application for the post of” as indicated above.
- Incorrectly addressed applications may be rejected.
- Age Limit: The applicant should be aged Forty -five (45) years or below at the time of application.
- Tenure of Appointment: The appointment is on permanent terms upon successful completion of a probationary period of six months.
- Details of the Job Description and Person Specification: These can be accessed on the Institute’s website www.unite.ac.ug
- Applications should be delivered physically to the undersigned not later than 7th January, 2026 at 5.00 pm. East African Time
N.B: Only successful candidates will be notified
The Secretary, Appointments Board
Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE)
Kira Municipality,
P. O Box 7112, Kampala.
Deadline: 7th January 2026
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24