Cytonn Real Estate is one of the
leading real estate developers in the region with over Kshs. 50 billion of
projects under mandate.
We are seeking highly motivated, self-directed, team players to fill the position of Real Estate Research Associate.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducting real estate market research to
provide senior management with current information regarding sales trends,
property values/prices, consumer demographics, occupancy rates, market
gaps and opportunities in the sector and other information that may be
required;
- Compiling the research reports and providing
the relevant analysis to aid in investment decision making process and to
support the real estate functions in the company;
- Assisting in site identification and
acquisition processes based on set parameters and location matrix;
- Assisting with the development of marketing
strategies and budgets for real estate projects;
- Negotiation of lease, amendment, license and
other agreements with property owners and service providers;
- Assisting prospective clients and accompanying
them to site, discussing conditions of sale, and drawing up real estate
contracts;
- Promoting sales of properties through
advertisements and participation in listing services, either directly or
via agents;
- Survey assigned facilities based on
established grading programs, as well as execution of all maintenance
activities with portfolio holdings including repairs to maintain the
facility;
- Assist in carrying out property and facilities
management for all Cytonn’s property portfolios;
- Undertaking property valuation during the
entire value chain of Real estate developments and for external clients as
may be called upon from time to time;
- Performing other job-related duties as
assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate or equivalent
from a related field is required; and a minimum of B+ in KCSE, or
equivalent
- At least 2 years’ experience in real estate
services sector
- Strong analytic skills, including the ability
to independently conduct real estate market research, valuations and
financial analysis
- Experience in deal origination and site
acquisition will be an added advantage
- Demonstrated ability to cultivate and manage
productive relationships with development team members, public officials,
funders and lenders, other staff, and the community
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining
information from all relevant sources.
- Handling complaints, settling disputes, and
resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others
- Strong problem solving skills, with a bias to
a sense of urgency
- Creativity, entrepreneurial skills, and a
self-driven attitude towards work
- Ability to work in a team in a fast paced
environment
- Demonstrated ability to express ideas clearly,
verbally and in writing
- Strong computer skills, including high level
of proficiency in MS Excel, Power Point, and Word
- Membership to a relevant professional body
will be an added advantage.
If you feel that you possess the
above qualifications and would like to be considered for this job, please visit
the Careers page onwww.cytonn.com/careers and
upload your application letter and current CV by end of day on the 10th of
December 2015.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.