Collins Oduka, BSc.LE, CFM®

Experience

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  Knight Frank Uganda

  Jun 2010 - Dec 2010

  Site Acquisitioner - Commercial Portfolio (Airtel Uganda Limited Telecom site acquisitions project)

  1. Located (using GPS machines) and visited targeted sites for mounting telecommunication masts.2. Ascertained land values of the subject sites by using appropriate valuation methods.3. Arranged, mobilized and attended meetings with landowners, Local Council authorities and other stakeholders to ascertain status of ownership of land, especially under customary land ownership.4. Carried out title searches on registered land by liaising with the different district land-board offices.5. Conducted negotiations for the sale and or lease of the the subject property to logical conclusion.6. Ensured that all paperwork with specific regard to the land transactions were in order and in good legal standing.7. Compiling status reports on all pending and concluded land transactions and regularly submitting to the different stakeholders. Show less

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  Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)

  Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

  Land Acquisition Intern

  1. Implemented the approved Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) stakeholder communication strategies with regard to project affected persons.2. Participated in the compilation of land market values in areas where roads were being constructed and land was being compulsorily acquired by the government.3. Carried out adhoc visits to monitor works being carried out by contracted service providers for Valuation and Road Construction, among others.4. Generated reports on compensation details of project affected persons along roads assigned.5. Verified and processed payment for Land and Property compensation in line with approved valuation reports.6. Participated in handling of grievances/complaints from project affected persons in regard to land acquisition, payments and any matters arising. Show less

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  Knight Frank Uganda

  Jul 2011 - Jan 2017

  Leasing Agent - Retail Portfolio

  1. Pitching for new retail leasing and management projects.2. Participating in meetings between developers and funders.3. Critiqueing floor layout and building designs shopping centers in relation to building services and tenant mix.4. Establishing retail rental.5. Pitching to and vetting prospective tenants and carying out site visits.6. Negotiating leases and collecting security deposits/committment fees.7. In liaison with the Legal Department, ensured that all property documents such as Certificates of Titles are updated and in safe custody.8. Prepared property reports and budgets.9. Managing tenant fit out.10. Advising developers on innovative ways of generating additional income.11. Participated in vetting and procuring outsourced service providers.12. Participated in Landlord/Tenant relations. Show less

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  GEMS Cambridge International School - Kampala

  Feb 2017 - Feb 2018

  Assistant Manager School Operations

  1. Coordinating management and maintenance supervision (both planned and reactive) of the school property. 2. Ensuring that the company Health & Safety policy is adhered to.3. Ensuring that the school is in compliance with all legal, licensing and health and safety requirements. 4. Working with the Meetings and Events team and setting up school events.5. All aspects of Fleet / Transport management.6. Budgeting and forecasting the department needs.7. Liaising with the procurement team to ensure that all operations related procurement is done in a timely and cost efficient manner.8. Inventory management.9. Regularly visiting, arranging and overseeing staff needs/appropriateness of accommodation. 10. Helping in coordinating and implementing school security systems.11. Working with the Leadership team to ensure that customer care and service strategies continuously exceed student, parent, employee and third party expectations.12. Managing and supervising the team of support staff and all outsourced service providers.13. Ensuring that the school stores are well stocked. Show less

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  NSSF UGANDA

  Mar 2018 - now

  Senior Estates Officer

  Provide guidance and assist tenants/potential tenants in marketing/letting space for the best terms to the Fund.• Determine clients’ needs and financial abilities in order to propose solutions that suit them.• Intermediate negotiation processes, consult clients on market conditions, prices, legal requirements and related matters to their benefit and ensure a fair and honest dealing.• Perform comparative market analysis to inform the performance of the Fund`s properties.• Prepare necessary paperwork (contracts, leases, deeds, closing statements)• Maintain and update listings of available properties.• Remain knowledgeable about real estate markets and best practices• Investigate complaints, disturbances and violations and resolve problems following management procedures and regulations.• Ensure that all tenants are invoiced for rent due and service charge and make follow-ups to ensure that invoiced rents are collected.• Meet with tenants to negotiate management and service contracts, determine priorities, and discuss the financial and operational status of properties.• Supervise outsourced service providers• Prepare terms of reference and scope of works for consultancy services, relating to Property Management.• Manage the allocation of office space• Verify monthly electricity and water bills for Fund properties• Verify and ensure timely payment of ground rent and property rates of the Fund property in liaison with the legal and Investments department.• Prepare progress reports on department activities and work of consultants and contractors.• Prepare detailed budgets and financial reports for properties.• Review rents to ensure that they are in line with rental markets Carry out tenants’ satisfaction surveys and handling all queries and property issues that arise.• Handle tenants complaints and queries Show less