Consolidated
Bank of Kenya Limited is Kenya’s SME bank of choice that provides flexible
financial solutions that support our customers in achieving success.
The
Bank is well positioned, with presence in majority of the country’s business
hubs to continually offer pleasant and convenient services.
Administration
& Facilities Manager
Job
Purpose: Reporting
to the Head of Operations & Central Processing, the successful candidate
will be responsible for overseeing facilities planning and maintenance and the
coordination of support services for the Bank.
Core Duties & Responsibilities
- Participate
in architectural and engineering planning and design, including space and
installation management.
- Manage
the implementation of the projects through progress monitoring, budgetary
control by way of reviewing all bills against agreed work plans and budget
lines and managing the performance of contractors.
- Oversee
construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and ensure that
facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply
with government regulations.
- Continually
review and update the out-sourced service contracts, oversee the
performance of the service providers and report to management as needed.
- Ensure
that the Bank’s premises meet health and safety requirements.
- Direct
and plan essential central services such as reception, maintenance, mail,
archiving, cleaning, catering, transport, waste disposal and recycling.
- Develop
and maintain fire prevention and response systems, standards and
procedures and oversee maintenance and update of fire equipment and
security records.
- Oversee
and coordinate all property maintenance for the Bank’s building and
facilities.
- Oversee
the organization and optimal utilization of office space and coordinate
purchase, delivery and movement of major office equipment and furniture
and fittings.
- Work
with relevant consultants on design, procurement and delivery of Bank’s
activities.
- Ensure
compliance with statutory requirements of Bank properties in terms of
rates and licences.
- Carry
out rental assessments to ensure the Bank obtains best returns on its
property investments.
- Ensure
that properties and Bank assets are adequately insured.
- Motivate
and manage administration staff.
Qualifications
& Competencies
- Holder
of Bachelor’s degree in Land Economics, Building Economics or any other
related field from a recognized university.
- Experience
in project management, interpretation of bills of quantities &
architectural drawings and handling logistics with multiple contractors
will be added advantage.
- Minimum
of 5 years’ working experience in facilities management and
administration, 2 of which should have been in a leadership role.
- Ability
to think creatively and improve the efficiency of systems and projects
within the Bank.
- Excellent
administrative, organizational and negotiation skills.
- Excellent
verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at
all levels internally and externally.
Interested
and suitably qualified individuals should forward hard copies of their
applications, enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates,
detailed CV indicating work experience, daytime contacts and addresses of 3
professionally relevant referees to reach the undersigned by Friday, 5th August
2016.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Head of Human Resources
Consolidated Bank
P.O. Box 51133 - 00200
Nairobi
Consolidated Bank is an equal opportunity employer.