KCB Group Head of Facilities Job opportunity in Kenya

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

The above position is a demanding role which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidate.

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.