National Consultant (Asset Management Expert)

The consultant will develop an Asset Management Policy, Strategy and Governance Framework aligned with IPSAS 17 and ISO 55000, including standard operating procedures and asset registers, to support the modernization and professionalization of the Kenya National Police Service College Main Campus.

Responsibilities

• Develop an Asset Management Policy, Strategy and Governance Framework aligned with IPSAS 17 and ISO 55000.
• Develop standard operating procedures covering the asset lifecycle (planning, acquisition, registration, tagging, custodianship, maintenance, verification and disposal).
• Develop standardized asset registers, templates and asset data governance structures.

Requirements

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in asset management, finance, engineering, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in a similar discipline, combined with two additional years of relevant professional experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
• A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in asset management, infrastructure planning, facilities management, or a related area is required.
• Strong technical expertise in the principles, methodologies, and best practices of strategic asset management is required.
• Proven ability to assess and analyze complex systems and data, identify trends and risks, and formulate evidence-based recommendations is required.
• Proficiency in asset information systems, inventory management, enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools, and other relevant digital platforms is required.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and adapt language, tone, and style to diverse audiences, are required.
• Experience delivering training, facilitating technical workshops, or advising public sector institutions or international organizations on asset management strategies is desirable.
• Fluency in English—both written and oral—is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Skills

• Asset Management
• Infrastructure Planning
• Facilities Management
• Strategic Asset Management
• Systems Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Risk Assessment
• Evidence-Based Recommendations
• Asset Information Systems
• Inventory Management
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Training Delivery
• Workshop Facilitation
• Policy Development
• Governance Framework Analysis
• ISO 55000 Standards
• IPSAS 17 Compliance
• Communications Skills

Languages

English