Property Administrator

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Job Title-                       Property Administrator

Job Family-                   Operations

Location-                        Nairobi

About Digital Realty 

Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company’s global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx®) solution methodology for powering innovation, from cloud and digital transformation to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 55+ metros across 30+ countries on six continents. To learn more about Digital Realty, please visit digitalrealty.com or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

About the Role

The Property Administrator will work closely with the Operations team to support comprehensive management and maintenance of the office area, DLR's shared facilities and third-party offices. The Ideal candidate will also provide general administrative and organizational assistance to ensure the seamless day-to-day operations of the site, office buildings and exterior surfaces.

Duties and Responsibilities

Vendor Contract Administration and Document Management

• Maintain organized contract tracking systems and centralized database for all vendor agreements.
• Maintain lease and property related files and ensure accurate and up-to-date records for easy retrieval.
• Ensure proper documentation and tracking of vendor contracts, certificates of insurance (COIs) and related communications.
• Monitor vendor performance and contract compliance to ensure adherence to Digital Realty's standards and service agreements.
• Collaborate with Area Facility Manager to address vendor performance and compliance deviations promptly.
• Support the Operations team in maintaining an efficient and accessible filing system. 

Operational Support

• Manage the front office operations and oversee the administration of shared facilities and third-party office spaces.
• Support the procurement of office goods and services in line with operational requirements.
• Coordinate and control physical access to the facility for clients, contractors, suppliers and visitors.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and monthly variance reports for operating and capital expenditures.
• Serve as the first point of contact for customer inquiries, ensuring prompt resolution through coordination with the Operations team.
• Coordinate and schedule maintenance activities with vendors and customers.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, vendors and suppliers.
• Handle incoming calls and inquiries, ensuring accurate logging, ticket creation and assigning to the relevant teams (e.g., Billing, Support).
• Monitor and track service tickets to ensure timely resolution and closure in line with agreed SLAs, with accurate updates captured in the customer portal.
• Manage incoming mail and ensure proper distribution.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and customer events, taking into account available office space.
• Track and coordinate timely renewal of licenses, permits and memberships (e.g., City Council permits, OSHA compliance).
• Prepare and submit the Service Centre reports to the Area Facility Manager and relevant stakeholders.
• Handle customer complaints by providing appropriate solutions within defined timelines and escalating where necessary.
• Ensure adherence to DLR's policies, procedures and operational standards.  
• Any other duties assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Public Relations, Communications or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an administrative or customer service role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems is an added advantage

The ideal candidate will need to have:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with team members, vendors and stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing demands.
• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in documentation, reporting and data management.
• Customer-focused approach, with the ability to handle internal and external queries professionally.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, propose solutions and escalate where necessary.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Adaptable and resourceful, with the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities.
• Basic financial acumen to support routine financial and budget-related tasks.
• Proactive attitude, demonstrating initiative and willingness to take on additional responsibilities.
• People-oriented approach, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Dependability, with a strong sense of reliability and punctuality.
  

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 01 December 2026, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We sincerely appreciate your interest in joining us and thank all applicants for the time taken to apply.

Digital Realty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered based on merit without regard to race, sex, colour, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.