Egerton University is the oldest institution of higher learning in Kenya. It was founded as a Farm School in 1939 by Lord Maurice Egerton of Tatton, a British national who settled in Kenya in the 1920s. In 1950, the School was upgraded to an Agricultural College offering diploma programmes.

Estates Manager Grade 13 (1 Post) – EU/AFP/2024 – 1010

Applicants MUST have the following academic/professional qualifications and requirements:

• Must have a Master’s degree in Land Economics or relevant field
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Land Economics or relevant field
• Must have at least seven (7) years’ relevant work experience, two (2) of which must be in middle level management.
• Be a member of a relevant professional body in good standing
• Be Computer literate
• Must meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution (documents will be required for those shortlisted).

Duties and responsibilities:

• In-Charge of the Estates Department
• Responsible for maintenance of the University plants, properties and equipment
• Administer approved University plans and policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities and housing
• Preparing and submitting plant, property and equipment quarterly reports to the University Management.
• Monitoring and reporting on the performance of estates activities by contractors.
• Ensuring proper, adequate installation and maintenance of Fire Extinguishers and other emergency response equipment.
• Advise the University Management on the physical development of the University
• Formulate and submit policy proposals on physical infrastructure and development of the University.
• Setting internal environmental standards and procedures for the University in
• consultation with the relevant government bodies.
• Oversee maintenance work for the staff quarters
• Preparation and control of estates budget
• Formulation of the department Strategic Plan
• Overseeing staff matters in the department
• Any other duty as may be assigned.