Corporate Real Estate Expert

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

DNV

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Job Description

Local Unit & Position Description:

Areas of responsibility and tasks include, but are not limited to:

Ensure service delivery as per DNV\xe2\x80\x99s policies and guidelines.
Having a lead role in managing, updating, and maintaining Africa\xe2\x80\x99s real estate digital database (Portfolio Optimizer & Sequentra).
Where applicable, set up a sublease agreement between the DNV legal entity holding the lease contract and other legal entities in the same location.
Act as a focal point between REM MEA and service provider for lease registration related matters including but not limited to (critical date reports, open query reports and CRFs).
Organize, coordinate and ensure all activities to support Business Areas by providing appropriate and cost effective office spaces.
Implement DNV\xe2\x80\x99s global office standards in Africa offices.
Asset Management.
Business and management system reviews
Manage all DNV\xe2\x80\x99s offices cost centers in Africa
Supporting MEA REM function in preparing annual real estate budgets
Evaluate risks and develop plans based on the global delivery model strategy to ensure optimal services and results.
Supporting MEA & Central REM with periodical reports and portfolio analysis
Onerous leases for vacant spaces
Real estate cost allocation following DMSGs allocations\xe2\x80\x99 keys
Identifying opportunities for developing and creating space efficiency.
Monthly P&L analysis and following up on deviations
Collect and periodically update real estate requirements including forecasting from Business Areas.
Monitor offices\xe2\x80\x99 operating performance (e.g. budgets, forecasting, accounts, and local services)
Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence.
Ensure development and review of Operating Procedures (OP) and internal service instructions.
Exposure to Africa real estate market is advantageous.

Key Accountabilities:

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Business Administration
Excellent analytical, organizational & communication skills.
Presentation skills.
Diplomatic skills when selling ideas.
Strong attention to details.
Work under pressure and ability to manage priorities.
Ability to deal with multitasks and tight deadlines.
Demonstrate commercial awareness and accountability for financial performance and costs
Demonstrate a solid technical background and ability to adapt to new challenges.
Strategic and result-oriented mindset with a focus on the big picture.
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
DNV considers diversity a strength, and we therefore encourage everybody, irrespective of age, gender, religion or ethnic origin to apply for this position

Position Qualifications:

Competency Requirements

Technical / Professional Expertise and Qualifications Required

Networking - builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilizes it to achieve objectives. Has a client focus and the ability to engage and interact with clients.

Analysis & Judgement - quickly understands and analyse complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgements.

Self development - is aware of own strengths and limitations and pursues learning and career development opportunities.

Effective communication - communicates in a clear, precise and structured way.

Innovation - produces fresh and imaginative ideas and solutions; breaks away from tradition; promotes change and novelty.

Execution - adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results.

Required qualifications include:

Degree qualification \xe2\x80\x93 in Business Admin
Knowledge and understanding of office space and real estate, this includes creating space efficiency, delivering cost effective services and real estate financial management.
Experience of building long-term client relationships.
Understanding of market/economic aspects in office space management
Demonstrates a professional approach to their work and is a good role model for junior staff.
Strong competence in report writing, ensuring clear and accurate reports are produced in English.
Strong interpersonal, relationship and stakeholder management skills. Ability to handle complex problems and be able to guide individuals through the associated issues.
Ability to juggle and manage conflicting work priorities to ensure deadlines are met.
Able to co-operate well with others; shares knowledge and supports others in pursuit of team goals.

Desirable qualifications include:

Good understanding of procurement strategies
Experience in the African markets is a must

Company & Business Area Description:

DNV is the independent expert in assurance and risk management, operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.

Global Shared Services organization is a group of experts driven by competence and motivation to support the business areas within HR, Finance, IT and Real Estate Management & Procurement.

What do you value the most?

At DNV you can plan a long-term career with countless opportunities for competence development in an atmosphere of mutual care and respect. Team spirit runs in our blood. At DNV everything starts with we - we trust and support each other, we work together, when we make mistakes, we learn from them - together.

Our most valuable assets are our people, the values we live by and how we translate them into daily life, both personal and professional. Join the company of values and see for yourself that people are what we value the most.

Diversity & Inclusion
For us diversity goes far beyond what\xe2\x80\x99s visible. We embrace different skills, perspectives, backgrounds and opinions - because they enrich us and make us stronger. Only by allowing different voices to be heard and truly listening to each other, can we reach our full potential and benefit from our differences. Equal Opportunity Statement:

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity!

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