Job particulars
- Job title
- Manager, Administration & Property Management
- Hiring organisation
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- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Industry
- Administration
- Level
- Management
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Posted
- 23 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 5 Nov 2026
Key responsibilities
- Facilities Management (25 % of the time)
- Develop and implement facilities management strategies that support business operations and growth.
- Oversee repair, maintenance and replacement of building infrastructure, equipment and installations across Head Office and branch network.
- Ensure implementation of preventive and planned maintenance programs for all facilities and assets.
- Manage service contracts for generators, UPS systems, elevators, fire equipment, HVAC systems, cleaning, landscaping, pest control and related services.
- Monitor service providers against agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and fire safety regulations.
- Prepare and manage facilities maintenance budgets while ensuring cost efficiency and value for money.
- Oversee branch equipment leasing arrangements and lifecycle management.
- Key Deliverables
- Asset uptime and availability.
- Compliance with statutory inspections.
- Maintenance budget adherence.
- Service-level compliance from vendors.
- Successful delivery of branch and office projects.
- Administration & Property Management (65% of the time)
- Property Management (40% of the time)
- Develop and execute the Bank’s property and premises strategy.
- Manage acquisition, lease negotiations, renewals, relocations and disposal of premises and assets.
- Oversee administration of all owned and leased properties.
- Ensure timely acquisition and renewal of statutory licenses, permits and regulatory approvals.
- Manage landlord relationships and resolve tenancy matters promptly.
- Coordinate branch expansion, refurbishment and relocation projects.
- Optimize utilization of office space and property assets.
- Identify opportunities for digitization and automation of administration and facilities management processes.
- Manage budgets for rent, rates, utilities, licenses and related property expenses.
- Review and verify property-related invoices, leases and contractual obligations.
- Ensure timely settlement of rent, utilities and property-related obligations.
- Drive initiatives aimed at reducing occupancy and operational costs.
- Regulatory compliance across all properties.
Candidate requirements
- Academic Qualifications.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Property Management, Architecture, Building Economics, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
- Professional certification in Property Management, Facilities Management or Project Management will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 5 – 7 years’ experience in property, facilities or construction management.
- At least 5 years’ experience managing vendors, contracts and service providers.
- Experience managing multi-site property portfolios and facilities operations.
- Experience in the banking or financial services sector is an added advantage.
- Personality Requirements.
- Ability to evaluate expenditure decisions, develop and manage both operational and capital budgets.
- Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Ability to multitask and work quickly to efficiently provide positive outcomes.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent verbal, listing and written communication skills.
- Ability to lead, inspire and motivate direct reports.
- Ability to plan, organize, delegate, audit, coordinate and prioritize department workload.
- Ability to resolve conflicts.
- Core Competencies
- Technical Competencies.
- Property Portfolio Management.
- Facilities Management.
- Contract & Vendor Management.
- Budgeting & Cost Control.
- Project Management.
- Regulatory Compliance.
- Risk Management
- Asset Lifecycle Management.
- Behavioral Competencies.
- Strategic Thinking.
- Leadership & Team Development.
- Stakeholder Management/Negotiation & Influencing Skills.
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