Estates Officer

Qualifications and Experience:

• An Honours Bachelor’s degree in Estates Management, Civil Engineering, Surveying, Built Environment, Valuation, and Physical Planning from a recognized institution.
  
• Two (2) years’ experience in construction, property management, estates management or management of the built environment from a recognised organisation.
  

Job Reference : EO-USEEP 009

Method of Application

Candidates should submit 5 hard copies of the application in a sealed application pack containing copies of the following:

• Application letter; the subject line must indicate the position applied for and Job reference Number.
  
• Detailed and up-to-date signed CV including working contact details and names and contact details of three referees (Academic, Professional and Personal), one of whom must be either your present or most recent employer. The referees should be advised to send confidential references directly to the email address jobs@unite.ac.ug.
  
• Certified copies of Academic Transcripts and Certificates
  
• A copy of the National Identity Card
  
• Copies of previous appointment letters
  
• The envelope should be clearly marked “Application for the post of” as indicated above.
  
• Incorrectly addressed applications may be rejected.
  
• Age Limit: The applicant should be aged Forty -five (45) years or below at the time of application.
  

• Participates in the development of policies, standards, strategies, plans and Budgets for the management of the Institute’s estates.
  
• Manages inventory of the Universities estates including safe custody records pertaining to titling of Institute land.
  
• Participates in the periodic valuation of Institute estates.
  
• Participates in the acquisition of additional land and developed property by the Institute.
  
• Participates in the execution of construction, rehabilitation and repair civil works on the Institute building infrastructure.
  
• Participates in the development of Master and physical plans for the development of Institute land.
  
• Supervises the conduct of surveys, demarcation or titling of Institute land.
  
• Supports the Institute Secretary for allocation of residential units, office space or business rentals.
  
• Undertakes the drafting of rental contracts and notices, monitors use and ensures that contract terms are adhered to.
  
• Liaises with the Legal Services Unit and other authorities to deal with infringements on the Institute estates.
  
• Conducts property market surveys and advises on the pricing and collection of revenue for rental space or building space.
  
• Monitors span of leases and renew them accordingly.
  
• Inspects Institute buildings and other property, gets feedback from occupants and compiles and reports the problems or challenges to the appropriate authorities for action