Summary
Habitat for Humanity Kenya (HFH Kenya) is a non-profit, non-governmental Christian housing organization dedicated to the elimination of poverty housing.
HFH Kenya has been working in Kenya since 1982 and has helped 5000 families organized in 200 community groups to construct simple, decent and affordable houses through provision of loan capital needed for housing construction.
Habitat for Humanity is looking to recruit a suitable candidate for the
position of National
Director for the
Kenya program.Habitat for Humanity Kenya (HFH Kenya) is a non-profit, non-governmental Christian housing organization dedicated to the elimination of poverty housing.
HFH Kenya has been working in Kenya since 1982 and has helped 5000 families organized in 200 community groups to construct simple, decent and affordable houses through provision of loan capital needed for housing construction.
The position will report to the Program Director for Africa, Middle East and the Board in Kenya.
Job Purpose:
The National Director will exercise overall control and supervision of all activities of the organization.
The Employee shall, in all his/her actions, be responsible and accountable to the Board of Directors and subject to the general laws and other legal provisions of the country.
Essential duties and Responsibilities
a) Leadership and Strategic Management
- Provide
leadership, development and Implementation of the organization’s
operational strategy for the regional offices in the country.
- Provide
a productive work environment by being an example to others and supporting
ongoing development of staff.
- Oversee
and review the work of staff and the quality of their work outputs, at the
same time guide and define tasks.
- Provide
leadership in professional and operational matters and local knowledge for
project design.
- Align
words with actions
b) Project Management
- Oversee
the processing of loans and improve the organizations portfolio
performance.
- Follow-up
and undertake loan approvals, loan effectiveness, appointment of
consultants, procurements, disbursements, as well as the adequate
provision and timely release of budget allocations.
c) Operations Management
- Ensure
efficient and effective operation of Habitat for Humanity Kenya through
proper management of financial and staff resources.
- Maintain
and secure mid and long term funding for the country program through
proposal development and partnerships.
- Undertake
the performance management of the organization, including motivation of
staff.
- Contribute
to providing information and recommendations of significant developments,
emerging opportunities and challenges in area of responsibility to the
Program Director
d) Staff Supervision
- Supervise
the performance of senior staff and provide clear direction and regular
monitoring on
- performance.
- Provide
coaching and mentoring to staff and ensure their on-going learning and
development.
Educational Requirements:
- University
degree in Business Administration, Project Management or Entrepreneurship.
- A
Masters Degree in Development Studies/Project Management or related fields
will be an added advantage.
Relevant Experience and Other Requirements:
- Minimum
12 years of professional work experience in housing finance and/or micro
finance or urban and regional planning, housing or social science relevant
to Human settlement in Kenya or East Africa.
- Minimum
7 years experience in Senior Management. Experience in housing
microfinance will be an added advantage.
- Proven
experience in leading and managing staff, including recruitment, staff
development, training, mentoring and performance assessment.
- Demonstrated
financial management experience, including the preparation and management
of budgets and contracts, and the management of banking activities and
adherence to procurement procedures.
- Broad-based
exposure and implementation of policies and procedures
- Good
supervisory and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to liaise
effectively with Senior Management and other staff.
Skills and other core competences
- Ability
to travel nationally up to 50%.
- Ability
to think globally whilst taking into account the constraints of working at
grass root levels.
- Excellent
oral and presentation skills with small and large audiences. Confidence in
handling prominent gatherings, media and events.
- Strong
communication and financial management skills.
- An
in-depth understanding of Kenya’s social, economic and political issues
and cultural norms.
Interested
candidates should e-mail their CV’s and motivation letters to
recruitment@hfhkenya.or.ke.
Closing date for applications is 12th May 2012 at 5pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date for applications is 12th May 2012 at 5pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.