In 2008, the Government of Kenya approved the creation of Konza Technology City as a flagship Kenya Vision 2030 project. Vision 2030 aims to create a globally competitive and prosperous nation with a high quality of life by 2030. As part of this vision, Konza will be a sustainable, world class technology hub and major economic driver for Kenya. Konza was initially conceived to capture the growing global Business Processing Outsourcing and Information Technology Enabled Services (BPO/ITES) sectors in Kenya. BPO/ITES business produced US$110 billion in revenues in 2010. Revenues from this industry are expected to increase three-fold to US$300 billion by 2015. Africa attracts about 1% of the total revenues accruing from this growing industry. Only a few African countries, including South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, Ghana and Mauritius, have made an effort to develop their BPO/ITES industries. Given the robust tech industry already in Nairobi, Kenya has a unique opportunity to capture a sizable amount of the growing global BPO/ITES industry. In 2009, the Government of Kenya hired the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank, to advise on the development and implementation of a world-class technology city, which would grow the BPO/ITES and other technology industries in Kenya. The Government commissioned feasibility studies that demonstrated the viability of Konza, the focus on BPO/ITES, and its potential contributions to local economic development. The studies conducted include a Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment, Legal and Regulatory Due Diligence, and a Demand Assessment. The initial feasibility and concept master plan was prepared by Deloitte and Pell Frischmann, a United Kingdom based consultancy. Pell Frischmann proposed the establishment of Konza, a technology park with world class infrastructure that will be sustainable and have inclusive growth as key drivers. In 2009, The Konza Technology City project was initiated with the procurement of a 5,000 acre parcel of land at Malili Ranch, 60km south east of Nairobi along Mombasa-Nairobi A109 road. With this, the realization of Africa’s Silicon Savannah officially launched. In 2012, the Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology retained a team of consultants led by New York City based HR&A Advisors, Inc. to prepare a detailed business plan and master plan for Phase 1
Duties and responsibilities
Advise on property availability and applicable rates.
Liaise with Ministry of Lands and related offices.
Process land documents and ensuring payment of statutory dues.
Represent the Authority on land and property issues.
Negotiate service contracts to ensure efficiency at reasonable cost.
Optimize property returns by ensuring timely invoicing and recovery of income.
Follow up on rent payment by tenants.
Reconcile tenants accounts to ensure good and accurate records are kept.
Prepare periodic rent reports.
Undertake daily inspection for the outsourced services.
Prepare and submit timely and accurate reports on the outsourced services.
Prompt payment of land rent and rates.
Ensure continuous supply of power, water and other utilities to the investors.
Co-ordinate sub-contracted services such as offices cleaning and security
Person Specification For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –
Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Land Economics or any other relevant field.
Member of a professional body in good standing.
At least four (4) years relevant work experience in the Public Service or Private Sector.
Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.
Preferred qualifications
Undergraduate
Real Estate
Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate
Certificate in Estate Agency and Real Property
5-8 years of Experince in prefered industry
