Assistant Estates Officer Job in Kenya

National Housing Corporation (NHC) is a State Owned Enterprise (SOE) established under the Housing Act Cap.117 of the Laws of Kenya and is the principal agent of the National Government in implementation of Housing. 

The principal role of NHC is development of decent and affordable housing, facilitating rural housing development as well as mobilization of local and international capital for housing development.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant position:


Assistant Estates Officer
NHC Grade 8
Ref:
 NHC/AEO /06/2015
1 Post
 
The Assistant Estates Officer reports to the Senior Estates Officer and is responsible for the following duties:
 

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Preparations of letters of offer and leases under direction from the Senior Estates Officer.
  • Rent collection in rental schemes and enforcements.
  • Updating and administration of asset register of NHC properties countrywide.
  • Opening of accounts and files for new tenants.
  • Ensuring payment of statutory dues and utility bills (water, electricity, Land rates, Land rents etc).
  • Attending to tenants’ welfare, complaints and disputes.
  • Undertake pre-occupancy education to users/tenants of NHC estates.
  • Maintenance and repairs of buildings.
  • Carrying out user reaction surveys.
Job Requirements
  • Possess a Bachelor of Land Economics degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
  • Have three (3) years’ experience in the field of Estates, Housing and/or Property Management.
  • Be computer literate and a team player.
Application Procedure
 
Qualified applicants should submit their applications highlighting how they meet the job requirements and attach a detailed curriculum vitae stating current position, gross salary & benefits, their email address and telephone contacts(both landline and mobile). 

The names and telephone contacts of three (3) referees should also be submitted. 

Applications should be addressed to:

The Managing Director
National Housing Corporation
P.O. Box 30257 00100
Nairobi

Important:
 
1. Applications should be in a “sealed envelope” clearly marked “Application for the Position e.g. LEGAL OFFICER II - REF: NHC/LO II/06/ 2015” Quoted in bold print on the envelope.
 
2. Applicants must state their County
 
3. Applicants must meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya and will be required to provide evidence as proof.
  • Certificate of good conduct from the Kenya police
  • HELB clearance certificate
  • Letter from the Credit Reference Bureau
  • KRA tax clearance certificate
Closing date is Friday 10th July 2015

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.


National Housing Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and persons with disability are encouraged to apply