HEAD OF FACILITIES
Job Ref. LOG 02/2011
The Position:
Reporting to the Director Logistics, the Head of Facilities is responsible for the management and maintenance of all KCB Group facilities and properties; including head office and branch infrastructure as well as managing new construction project contracts.In addition the role holder will co-ordinate functions of Transport, Mailing, Tea and Water services provision across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement an organization wide facilities and properties management strategy.
- Develop facilities and properties maintenance and monitoring plans for managing the high quality standards and appearance of Banks facilities and properties.
- Manage and supervise construction projects.
- Co-ordinate /Manage contracting of services.
- Maintains and enforces all applicable OSHA and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Acts as liaison with local authority as it relates to fire, security, and occupational safety
- Ensure adherence of facilities/properties policies and practices with the Banks green agenda
- Review estimates and designs for all developments
- Manage outsourced services contracts
- Continuously review and develop cost effective refurbishments model
- Manage banks vehicle fleet as well as external providers of transport services such as Taxi companies
- Oversee mailing, registry and water provision services
- Manage process improvement in disposal of non-core assets of the bank
- Manage performance, training and development of staff within Facilities department
The Person
- A Bachelors Degree from a recognized University in a relevant field.
- Possession of a relevant professional qualification e.g. Architectural, Engineering, Quantity Surveyor.
- An MBA will be an added advantage
- A minimum of 5 years professional experience within Property/Facilities and Building Construction management, including management of a comprehensive facilities/ buildings maintenance program.
- Demonstrated experience and track record in Project Management
- Proven record of working with third parties in service delivery and role execution.
- Demonstrated Leadership and People Management skills
- Excellent presentation and Communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail address and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.
To be considered your application must be received by 5th September 2011.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
