Centum Head of Real Estate and Infrastructure Job in Kenya

Centum Investment Company Limited (Centum) is a 44 year old leading East African investment company whose shares are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and the Uganda Securities Exchange.

Centum’s portfolio is valued at approximately Kshs 15 Billion and the target is to grow it to Kshs 30 Billion over the next 2 years. Centum invests across three principal business lines:  

(ii) Real Estate and Infrastructure and (iii) Quoted Private Equity.

Centum is seeking a high caliber individual to head its Real Estate and Infrastructure Business Line.  

At present, Centum has invested more than Kshs 3.6 Billion in this business line and will over the next three years deploy an additional Kshs 3.0 Billion, which excludes over Kshs 30 Billion in third party capital that the Company will raise to implement the various Real Estate projects.

The principal Real Estate & Infrastructure projects currently under development include:

The Two Rivers Project which is located on a 100 acres in the diplomatic Blue Zone in Gigiri/Limuru Road area of Nairobi.  Two Rivers will be a mixed use commercial development consisting of retail, leisure, offices and residential development. Phase 1 will be approximately 1.5 million square feet.

The Pearl Marina Project which is located on 300 acres in the Garuga peninsular in Entebbe Uganda. Pearl Marina is targeted to be a mixed use water front development with a blend of commercial, leisure, recreation, retail and residential activity that will be supported by an international school and a modern hospital facility.
Centum is in the process of making significant investments in the renewable power sector.
 The Head of Real Estate & Infrastructure is a senior management role that shall report to the Chief Executive Officer of Centum, and work closely with the Board of Directors of the various Project Companies.

A successful job holder shall over the next 24-36 months deliver the following results:

Working with the Two Rivers and Pearl Marina Project team deliver a successful development that will exceed the expectations of its investors, tenants, residents, visitors, the neighboring community and all the external stakeholders.Develop an attractive portfolio of investments in the power sector within the East African region.Develop a competent team of professionals that shall deliver on Centum’s strategic goal of becoming the leading real estate and infrastructure developer and investor in Africa.Raise sufficient third party capital to co-finance the Real Estate and Infrastructure projects under consideration.Successfully manage relationships with investors, regulators and all third parties that are critical to the successful execution of the objectives listed in 1 to 4 above.The successful job holder shall:Be an effective and ethical leader with experience of; successfully leading winning teams in large and complex projects, “no excuses” execution of strategy and delivery of tangible results.Be highly professional but with an entrepreneurial mind set and a ‘can do it’ attitude committed to the delivery of tangible results within a relatively short period of time.Have experience and knowledge of real estate and infrastructure development.  Be an emotionally intelligent individual with the ability to cultivate and manage relationships with a globally diverse group of institutions and individuals; Demonstrate  ability to lead the simultaneous execution of multiple large projects across national borders; Demonstrate intellectual capacity, experience and appropriate educational and professional education and training to handle the complexities of these projects which include but are not limited to financial, legal, technical, project management issues.Be primarily motivated by the desire to deliver successful, value adding cutting edge developments and make a significant difference in the African continent.Applications are invited through jobs@centum.co.ke and should be received not later than 25th May 2012. Applicants who do not hear from us by 15th June 2012 should consider themselves unsuccessful.

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COMESA Infrastructure Development Director Job in Lusaka, Zambia

Job Title: Director, Infrastructure Development

Department: Infrastructure Development

Location: Lusaka

Reporting To: Assistant Secretary General (Programmes)

Grade: P5

Purpose of the Job

Create an enabling environment for the free flow of goods and services and for the movement of people in the Common Market.

Key Tasks

Design and formulate policies and plans for infrastructure development.

Set targets, standards and measurement instruments for infrastructure development plans.Undertake the day to day co-ordination and implementation of the agreed and set plans.Initiate and coordinate infrastructure programmes with member States.Act as secretary to all meetings concerning infrastructural development.Initiate, prepare and co-ordinate the preparation of projects for donor funding.Prepare budget and work programme for the division.Training of all divisional staff in liaison with the Director of Administration.Appraisal of staff within the division in the Division.Any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.A postgraduate degree in Economics or Engineering10 years in management of infrastructure and special strength in at least one infrastructural field. e.g. transport, telecommunications and/or utility economics models.Fluency in English or French or Arabic. Working knowledge of one of the other two languages would be an added advantage.Interested applicants should visit the COMESA website on http://www.comesa.int/ for more details, and download the employment application forms.

The filled application forms should be returned to:

The Office of Chief Economist,
Ministry of Trade
Telposta Towers, 17th Floor RM 1700
Nairobi, Kenya

Kindly note that application closes on 15th December 2011 at 1700 hours

Visit http://www.kenyan-jobs.com/ for many more jobs in Kenya

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Project Director - Roads & Infrastructure - Africa

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Project Director - Roads & Infrastructure - Africa

Project Director - Roads & Infrastructure - Africa

The client:

Our client is a global leader in engineering, construction, and project management. They employ over 20,000 employees around the globe and have revenues of over €23 billion Euro's. Our client's remit of work covers a multitude of sectors and includes but is not limited to; Airports, seaports, Defence & aerospace facilities, Oil and gas, Roads and rail systems, Refineries and infrastructure.

The role:

This is an excellent opportunity for a time served, proven roads Project Director to work on extensive infrastructure projects in the African continent. (Cameroon & The Gabon). The project values will be between 50M€ - 100M€ and the successful applicant will manage a team of Senior Engineers + all the local African sub-contractors on the various site. There will be a requirement for excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will report to the board at Head office in Paris and will liaise with local government bodies on the ground.

Profile:

*Proven capacity of managing road projects between 50M - 100M€
*Solid background in Civil Engineering with a "hands on" approach to construction
*Prior Road construction is necessary, African exposure is highly advantageous
*A high level of both spoken & written French would be advantageous to perform the role efficiently
*You will be an enthusiastic, driven, intelligent and an excellent team player

Responsibilities:

You report to HQ, you will have a ground staff of 40+ Senior Engineers to mange and 500+ site based sub-contractors. You will assist the Technical Director and will manage the Projects both vertically and horizontally in regards to P&L, contracts and end client relationships with the local government.

The person:

You will ideally have a Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

The package:

Our client will offer an excellent ex-pat package for this role and will provide genuine opportunities for career progression for the successful applicant. The package will include basic salary, international medical, car, flights, accommodation & local living allowance.

If you feel you match all the necessary criteria to take up this challenging and rewarding role then please send an English version of your CV or feel free to telephone one of our dedicated Middle East consultants on +44(0)161 233 22 27.

Project Director - Roads & Infrastructure - Africa

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Project Director - Roads & Infrastructure - Africa

Project Director - Roads & Infrastructure - Africa

The client:

Our client is a global leader in engineering, construction, and project management. They employ over 20,000 employees around the globe and have revenues of over €23 billion Euro's. Our client's remit of work covers a multitude of sectors and includes but is not limited to; Airports, seaports, Defence & aerospace facilities, Oil and gas, Roads and rail systems, Refineries and infrastructure.

The role:

This is an excellent opportunity for a time served, proven roads Project Director to work on extensive infrastructure projects in the African continent. (Cameroon & The Gabon). The project values will be between 50M€ - 100M€ and the successful applicant will manage a team of Senior Engineers + all the local African sub-contractors on the various site. There will be a requirement for excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will report to the board at Head office in Paris and will liaise with local government bodies on the ground.

Profile:

*Proven capacity of managing road projects between 50M - 100M€
*Solid background in Civil Engineering with a "hands on" approach to construction
*Prior Road construction is necessary, African exposure is highly advantageous
*A high level of both spoken & written French would be advantageous to perform the role efficiently
*You will be an enthusiastic, driven, intelligent and an excellent team player

Responsibilities:

You report to HQ, you will have a ground staff of 40+ Senior Engineers to mange and 500+ site based sub-contractors. You will assist the Technical Director and will manage the Projects both vertically and horizontally in regards to P&L, contracts and end client relationships with the local government.

The person:

You will ideally have a Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

The package:

Our client will offer an excellent ex-pat package for this role and will provide genuine opportunities for career progression for the successful applicant. The package will include basic salary, international medical, car, flights, accommodation & local living allowance.

If you feel you match all the necessary criteria to take up this challenging and rewarding role then please send an English version of your CV or feel free to telephone one of our dedicated Middle East consultants on +44(0)161 233 22 27.

Project Director - Roads & Infrastructure - Africa

We are committed to promoting equal opportunity to people of all ages in the workplace and operates as both an employment agency and employment business.

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Project Director - Roads & Infrastructure - Africa

Project Director - Roads & Infrastructure - Africa

The client:

Our client is a global leader in engineering, construction, and project management. They employ over 20,000 employees around the globe and have revenues of over €23 billion Euro's. Our client's remit of work covers a multitude of sectors and includes but is not limited to; Airports, seaports, Defence & aerospace facilities, Oil and gas, Roads and rail systems, Refineries and infrastructure.

The role:

This is an excellent opportunity for a time served, proven roads Project Director to work on extensive infrastructure projects in the African continent. (Cameroon & The Gabon). The project values will be between 50M€ - 100M€ and the successful applicant will manage a team of Senior Engineers + all the local African sub-contractors on the various site. There will be a requirement for excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will report to the board at Head office in Paris and will liaise with local government bodies on the ground.

Profile:

*Proven capacity of managing road projects between 50M - 100M€
*Solid background in Civil Engineering with a "hands on" approach to construction
*Prior Road construction is necessary, African exposure is highly advantageous
*A high level of both spoken & written French would be advantageous to perform the role efficiently
*You will be an enthusiastic, driven, intelligent and an excellent team player

Responsibilities:

You report to HQ, you will have a ground staff of 40+ Senior Engineers to mange and 500+ site based sub-contractors. You will assist the Technical Director and will manage the Projects both vertically and horizontally in regards to P&L, contracts and end client relationships with the local government.

The person:

You will ideally have a Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

The package:

Our client will offer an excellent ex-pat package for this role and will provide genuine opportunities for career progression for the successful applicant. The package will include basic salary, international medical, car, flights, accommodation & local living allowance.

If you feel you match all the necessary criteria to take up this challenging and rewarding role then please send an English version of your CV or feel free to telephone one of our dedicated Middle East consultants on +44(0)161 233 22 27.

Project Director - Roads & Infrastructure - Africa

We are committed to promoting equal opportunity to people of all ages in the workplace and operates as both an employment agency and employment business.

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Project Director Roads & Infrastructure Africa

Project Director Roads & Infrastructure Africa

The client:

Our client is a global leader in engineering, construction, and project management. They employ over 20,000 employees around the globe and have revenues of over EUR23 billion Euros. Our clients remit of work covers a multitude of sectors and includes but is not limited to; Airports, seaports, Defence & aerospace facilities, Oil and gas, Roads and rail systems, Refineries and infrastructure.

The role:

This is an excellent opportunity for a time served, proven roads Project Director to work on extensive infrastructure projects in the African continent. (Cameroon & The Gabon). The project values will be between 50MEUR - 100MEUR and the successful applicant will manage a team of Senior Engineers + all the local African sub-contractors on the various site. There will be a requirement for excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will report to the board at Head office in Paris and will liaise with local government bodies on the ground.

Profile:

Proven capacity of managing road projects between 50M 100MEUR
Solid background in Civil Engineering with a hands on approach to construction
Prior Road construction is necessary, African exposure is highly advantageous
A high level of both spoken & written French would be advantageous to perform the role efficiently
You will be an enthusiastic, driven, intelligent and an excellent team player

Responsibilities:

You report to HQ, you will have a ground staff of 40+ Senior Engineers to mange and 500+ site based sub-contractors. You will assist the Technical Director and will manage the Projects both vertically and horizontally in regards to P&L, contracts and end client relationships with the local government.

The person:

You will ideally have a Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

The package:

Our client will offer an excellent ex-pat package for this role and will provide genuine opportunities for career progression for the successful applicant. The package will include basic salary, international medical, car, flights, accommodation & local living allowance.

If you feel you match all the necessary criteria to take up this challenging and rewarding role then please send an English version of your CV or feel free to telephone one of our dedicated Middle East consultants on +44(0)161 233 22 27.

Project Director Roads & Infrastructure Africa

We are committed to promoting equal opportunity to people of all ages in the workplace and operates as both an employment agency and employment business.

Job TypePermanentLocationCameroonStart DateASAPDuration Salary?100k pa + competitive expat packageRef No:226981-582045_350446Date Advertised22 Jul 2011

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Project Director Roads & Infrastructure Africa

Project Director Roads & Infrastructure Africa

The client:

Our client is a global leader in engineering, construction, and project management. They employ over 20,000 employees around the globe and have revenues of over EUR23 billion Euros. Our clients remit of work covers a multitude of sectors and includes but is not limited to; Airports, seaports, Defence & aerospace facilities, Oil and gas, Roads and rail systems, Refineries and infrastructure.

The role:

This is an excellent opportunity for a time served, proven roads Project Director to work on extensive infrastructure projects in the African continent. (Cameroon & The Gabon). The project values will be between 50MEUR - 100MEUR and the successful applicant will manage a team of Senior Engineers + all the local African sub-contractors on the various site. There will be a requirement for excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will report to the board at Head office in Paris and will liaise with local government bodies on the ground.

Profile:

Proven capacity of managing road projects between 50M 100MEUR
Solid background in Civil Engineering with a hands on approach to construction
Prior Road construction is necessary, African exposure is highly advantageous
A high level of both spoken & written French would be advantageous to perform the role efficiently
You will be an enthusiastic, driven, intelligent and an excellent team player

Responsibilities:

You report to HQ, you will have a ground staff of 40+ Senior Engineers to mange and 500+ site based sub-contractors. You will assist the Technical Director and will manage the Projects both vertically and horizontally in regards to P&L, contracts and end client relationships with the local government.

The person:

You will ideally have a Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

The package:

Our client will offer an excellent ex-pat package for this role and will provide genuine opportunities for career progression for the successful applicant. The package will include basic salary, international medical, car, flights, accommodation & local living allowance.

If you feel you match all the necessary criteria to take up this challenging and rewarding role then please send an English version of your CV or feel free to telephone one of our dedicated Middle East consultants on +44(0)161 233 22 27.

Project Director Roads & Infrastructure Africa

We are committed to promoting equal opportunity to people of all ages in the workplace and operates as both an employment agency and employment business.

Job TypePermanentLocationCameroonStart DateASAPDuration Salary?100k pa + competitive expat packageRef No:226981-582045_350446Date Advertised22 Jul 2011

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Our client is one of the best known British managed major contractors operating throughout the Kingdom with a splendid track record and reputation. This has led to the progressive award... Location: Saudi Arabia Salary: ?100,000 tax free plus be We have received instructions to identify a new Managing Director to assume overall responsibility for the Civil Engineering division of a prestigious and long established construction group based in Dubai... Location: Dubai Salary: ?170,000 tax free The Role Project Manager required for a major mixed use schemes internationally Part of the project delivery teams that are involved with project delivery, QA/QC, health and safety, client management... Location: Middle East Salary: tax free plus bens The Role Planning Managers required for a major mixed use schemes internationally A site based construction planner is on an exciting large scale construction projects internationally. Ideally, the successful candidate... Location: Middle East Salary: tax free plus bens The Role Construction Manager required for a major mixed use schemes internationally Part of the project delivery teams that are involved with project delivery, QA/QC, health and safety and sub-contract... Location: Middle East Salary: tax free plus bens

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Support Infrastructure Job Vacancy Kenya

Job Title: L2 Support (Infrastructure)

Company Profile: Our portfolio of business includes supply of Hardware, Software, IT Services and System Integration projects. It has also undertaken turnkey projects in Fibre laying and Data Center build and hosting.

Main Responsibilities

* Operating System- Install, upgrade and configure the Operating System-Interrupt and manage boot process- Patch management- Understanding of kernel parameters and how they can be set.- Sound understanding of clustering solutions
* Administration- Utilize remote consoles and terminal servers to access customer servers- Develop basic understanding of one or two Unix related technologies (such as Send Mail, Web Services)
* File and File Systems – Administer disks using volume management and LUN creation and allocation utilities
* System Processes- Understand the impact of particular processes, what processes should be running on a server and how they should be configured
* Storage- Management of disk systems utilizing array tools to allocate LUN’s on some arrays- Solid understanding of storage, including SAN attached and local storage
* Backup/Restore- Install, upgrade and resolve issues with backup solutions – Possess a working knowledge of all backup applications in use in the relevant customer environments
* Security- Ability to install/configure security tools in the Unix environment
* Scripting- Write well constructed shell scripts with functional routines Use of complex commands AWK and SED
* Monitoring/Reporting- Thorough understanding of monitoring and reporting tools
* Actively troubleshoot monitoring and reporting issues
* Networking

Required Skills and Qualification

* Diploma or Graduate
* 3-5 years of relevant technology experience.
* Intermediate Administrator

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line. Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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