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Site Acquisition Expert

Safaricom
On-site
Addis Ababa Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Job Overview:


We are looking for an experienced Site Acquisition Expert to join our team. The role holder will be responsible for planning, identifying, evaluating, and securing sites for construction projects, ensuring that all necessary permits and approvals are obtained in a timely completion of project milestones under his scope. This role requires a strong understanding of local zoning regulations, environmental considerations, and effective communication with stakeholders.




Key Responsibilities:



  • Conduct site surveys and assessments to identify potential locations for projects.

  • Coordinate with local government agencies, property owners, and community stakeholders to secure site access and permits.

  • Maintain accurate documentation and records of site acquisition processes and permits obtained.

  • Negotiate lease agreements and other contracts with landowners and stakeholders.

  • Process site lease and construction payment on ERP

  • Manage vendor counterpart person and teams to achieve set project targets from both schedule, budget, and quality point of view

  • Input SAQ start criteria, completion as well acceptance criteria with coordination with other project parties like NWP, design, quality, CW, and telecom implementation

  • Plan, manage and monitor project SAQ related communication, meetings, reporting’s, and documentation are being executed as required

  • Plan and manage needed vendor and subcontractor resources with continues follow up and audit

  • Ensuring that the SAQ, permitting works are completed in accordance with requirements of customer, country regulation & local authorities’ guidance

  • Support project manager in creating/validating of roll out forecast based on agreed lead time

  • Verify and solve the problem of vendors for acquisition and site build activities

  • Manage the Coordination, scheduling and tracking of site visits and technical team visits with various departments

  • Participates in progress meetings and provides SAQ, permitting reports. Participating in meetings with local authorities

  • Controlling vendors regarding SAQ, permitting works on the sites. Initiating and leading meetings with vendors for analyzing the progress, highlights & challenges.


 




Qualifications: Must have below technical / professional qualifications:



  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field

  • Advanced Degrees is an advantage

  • PMP Certificate is an advantage.

  • Experience on similar national level position in a project with FTK vendor environment

  • Proven work experience with operators, vendors and subcontractors

  • In depth experience in SAQ works and scope



  • Min 5 years of similar position experience

  • Excellent MS Office skills especially on Excel, Word, and Power Point.

  • Strong understanding of zoning laws, land use policies, and permitting processes.

  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

  • Experience with environmental impact assessments and mitigation strategies.



  • Problem-solving mindset and attention to details.

  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

  • Problem-solving mindset and attention to details.


What We Offer:



  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

  • A collaborative, team-oriented environment

  • Opportunity for career development and professional growth

  • Exposure to diverse and exciting projects

  • Comprehensive health benefits




How To Apply


 


If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly proceed to update your candidate profile on the career portal and then Click on the apply button. Remember to attach your resume.


 


The closing date for receiving applications is Thursday October 17,2024