KPA Senior Estate and Rating Officer Job

Our client, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure established by an Act of Parliament in 1978 with a mandate to maintain, operate, improve and regulate all scheduled sea ports situated along Kenya’s coast line. 

The key focus areas of KPA include capacity expansion, productivity improvement, growth in market share as well as safety and security.
 

In line with its growth and expansion strategy, KPA is seeking highly organized, analytical and self-driven individuals to fill the following key positions in its establishment:

Senior Estate and Rating Officer

1 Post

Ref: SERO 10/14
 

Reporting to the Head of Contracts and Conveyancing, the job holder will be responsible for the implementation of policy on all issues concerning the Authority’s land matters and estates.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining accurate survey plans, registering and recording all land and property and registration thereof;
• Facilitating the acquisition, disposition/alienation of land in tune with the Authority’s needs, and advising on open market values of land and developments thereon;
• Advising on best use of Authority’s land and estates;
• Liaising with external surveyors and valuers on matters affecting the Authority’s land and property;
• Preparing papers for consideration by the Head of Contracts and Conveyancing and Land Use Development Committee;
• Liaising with the Head of Contracts and Conveyancing in preparation of lease agreements, renewals and assessment of ground rent;
• Preparing siding, way leave agreements and assessment of fees due to the Authority in liaison with the Head of Contracts and Conveyancing;
• Verifying land rent and rates assessed by the Government and County Authorities; and
• Managing/administering land, building, siding, way leave and other leases to ensure the Authority’s rights and obligations are observed.

Skills & Attributes:

• Bachelors degree ¡n Land Economics, Surveying or other relevant field;
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience ¡n a similar role in a reputable organization;
• Professional certification in Valuation and Estate Management/Land Management; and
• Registered Member of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya, Valuation & Estate Management Surveyors Chapter.

How to Apply

Interested candidates for the above positions should have excellent ICT and communication skills with the ability to achieve results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.

KPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and female candidates and People Living With Disabilities (PLWD) are encouraged to apply.

If you believe your qualifications and career objectives match any of these exciting roles, please submit your application with a detailed CV stating your current position, current remuneration level, email, telephone contacts and quoting the relevant reference number for the position applied for to reach us on or before 24 October 2014 addressed to:

The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Muthangari
P.O. Box 40092 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: esd@deloitte.co.ke