ROW Acquisition Manager

ABH Partners Plc is a leading consultancy and human resources sourcing firm in Ethiopia with about 15 years of experience in supporting the implementation of development programs and projects. ABH exists to fuel synergistic societal growth by harnessing local knowledge and international standard. Dedicated to the betterment of societal development, technical assistance, and knowledge management, ABH has gained credibility and industry experience in the development sector in general.

ABH partners would like to invite applicants who meet the below requirements to apply for the position of ROW Acquisition Manager to be assigned in a prominent international Telecom Company.

Description:-  Right-of-way (ROW) acquisition describes the taking of land from its original owner by another party that has a legal right to take the real property and that provides monetary compensation for the value of the property 

Required number: One

Reports to: 

Duty station: Ethiopia

Employment Status: Contract

Salary: Attractive

Expected Start Date: Immediately after concluding the Recruitment Process.

1. Major Responsibilities

·         Collect government permit package for Acquisition of ROW, work out related plans and solutions.

·         Track the progress and summarize the information to ensure Acquisition of ROW’s progress follow the plan.

·         Assist outsourcing team to acquire and evaluate outsourcing resources, confirm SOW, Responsibility Matrix, outsourcing items, and purchase of ROW acquisition services;

·         ROW Acquisition team management and subcontractors management;

·         Review and evaluate ROW Acquisition report, responsible for ROW availability.

·         Organize customer and owner to sign rental contract.

·         Perform budgeting of Acquisition of ROW and cost control. 

·         Provides general administration of the organization including establishing and tracking organizational goals and objectives; analyzes organizational activities and prepares reports; develops and monitors the budget; and perform other related duties as required

·        Job Qualifications:

·         Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, engineering, real estate, or a related field

·         Minimum of 2 years’ experience, preferably telecommunication area, or other demonstrated site acquisition, contracting, leasing, documentation process and administration experiences and one year of progressively responsible in real estate and/or property acquisition is a plus.

·         Knowledge of policies and practices; relevant to federal state, and local laws; principles of budgeting, cost monitoring, regarding row acquisition process.

·         Knowledge of policies and procedures related to procurement, contract administration, and other business activities; related to Metropolitan organizations; and Metropolitan facilities and operations.

·         Preparation of real estate documents arm appraisals, negotiations to acquire real property, property right and litigation support for condemnation.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent computer/reporting skills, and other database/project management tracking tools.

·         Highly organized and able to multi-task and work effectively with limited supervision.

·         Highly motivated “self-starter” able to work under aggressive project schedules