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.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant position:
Internal Audit II
NHC Grade 9
Ref: NHC/IA II /06/2015
Ref: NHC/IA II /06/2015
1 Post
Reporting to the Internal Audit
Manager, the Internal Audit II will be responsible for the following:
Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Systematically evaluate and assess
the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes in the
Corporation
·
Ensuring that Corporation’s policies
are adhered to and implemented efficiently.
·
Evaluation of Corporation’s internal
control systems and recommending their improvement where necessary.
·
Evaluation of the Corporation
procurement procedures.
·
Review of Corporation sources of
revenue and debt management.
·
Review of Corporation expenses and
creditors management.
·
verification of assets and
liabilities as per Balance sheet
·
Report audit observations and
recommendations to Internal Audit Manager.
·
Review of NHC operations in branch
offices.
·
Review of NHC Human Resource
management and practises.
·
Examination of various accounting
records e.g receipts, payroll, payment vouchers, bank reconciliation,
statements, imprest etc.
·
Assisting in special investigations
and ensure that audits are carried out as per programmes.
·
Liaison person between the Corporation
and the KENAO.
Job Requirements
·
Bachelor of Commerce or Business
Administration degree from a recognized University
·
Holder of CPA II or ACCA II
professional qualification
·
Have six (6) years’ experience as an
Accountant or Auditor
·
Be a team player and computer
literate
Legal Officer I
NHC Grade 10
Ref: NHC/LOI /06/2015
1 Post
Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer,
the Legal Officer 1 will be responsible for the following:
Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Advising the Corporation staff on
legal matters affecting their undertakings and operations as sought.
·
Preparation of legal documents e.g
Sale Agreements, Transfers., Charges etc
·
Attesting the Conveyancing documents
and forwarding the same for signing by the Managing Director and Chairman.
·
Preparation of Plaints, defences, and
all relevant pleadings for filling in Court as well as Court attendance.
·
Updates and reviews progress reports
from the Corporations external Advocates legal opinion on cases
·
Providing necessary legal back up to
the Corporation’s debt collection unit through Issuance of Legal Notices.
·
Realization of properties charged to
the Corporation by loan defaulters.
·
Attending to various Corporation
clients.
Job Requirements
·
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a
recognized University
·
Post Graduate Diploma in Law
·
Must be admitted to the roll of
advocates by the High Court of Kenya
·
Have Six (6) years relevant work
experience as an advocate or legal officer, six (6) years of which have been
served after admission to the bar.
·
Be computer literate
Legal Officer II
NHC Grade 9
Ref: NHC/LO II /06/2015
1 Post
Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer,
the legal officer II will be responsible for the following:
Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Advising the Corporation staff on
legal matters affecting their undertakings and operations as sought.
·
Preparation of legal documents under
the guidance of the Senior Legal Officer
·
Confirmation of the accuracy of
conveyancing documents drawn by the Corporation.
·
Drafting of Plaints, Defences, and
relevant pleadings for filling in Court as assigned.
·
Maintaining a register of all case
files and making progress reports.
·
Preparation of draft contracts as
guided by the legal officer 1
·
Attending court for hearings on
matters related to the corporation
·
Update and reviews of progress
reports from the Corporation’s External Advocates Legal Opinion on cases
·
Drawing and Issuance of Legal Notices
to defaulters in NHC managed schemes and properties.
·
Realization of properties charged to
the Corporation for loan defaulters.
·
Attending to Corporation clients and
correspondence on daily basis
Job Requirements
·
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a
recognized University
·
Post Graduate Diploma in Law
·
Must be admitted to the roll of
advocates by the High Court of Kenya
·
Have three (3) years relevant work
experience as an advocate or Legal Officer, three (3) years of which have been
served after admission to the bar.
·
Be computer literate
Business Liaison Manager
NHC Grade 12
Ref: NHC/BLM/06/2015
1 Post
The Business Liaison Manager will
report to the General Manager Business Development and will be responsible for
the following:
Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Provide advice to Management and the
Board on new business opportunities and ventures.
·
Management of all joint ventures and
other new business affiliations entered into by the Corporation.
·
Responsible for innovations,
preparation of forecast proposals on new ideas and overseeing implementation.
·
Responsible for branding and
marketing of all corporations developed properties and those under
collaboration with partners.
·
Responsible for analysis of industry
trends and developments ,process mapping the nature and extent of business
ventures proposed or being undertaken by the Corporation including conducting
research to determine the efficacy of such projects.
·
Accountable for preparation, review
and implementation of Corporation’s business plans and proposals.
·
Responsible for assessing the
Economic viability and sustainability of existing Strategic Business Units of
the Corporation.
·
Responsible for promoting the
Corporation locally and externally on matters of housing development.
·
Spearhead the Corporation’s Public
Private Partnerships initiatives and programmes.
Job Requirements
·
Bachelors’ degree in either
Economics, Commerce (marketing option), Planning or equivalent from a
recognized University;
·
A Masters degree in Economic
Planning, Marketing, MBA or equivalent;
·
Registered as a member of a relevant
professional body ;
·
Possess twelve (12) years’ experience
as an Economist, Planner or Marketer, Six (6) of which must have been served in
a senior managerial position;
·
Have practical knowledge in the area
of Business Liaison, Entrepreneurship, Business Research & Development;
·
Possess excellent interpersonal,
analytical and net working skills.
Technician Engineer (EPS) (Electro Welded
Mesh Line Production)
NHC Grade 6
Ref: NHC/TENG /06/2015
1 Post
Reporting to the Factory Manager, EPS
Manufacturing Division, the Technician Engineer will be responsible for:
Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Controlling the assembly line and
works- in- progress;
·
Interpreting Civil and Structural
designs for house design types and transposing these to panel designs;
·
Undertaking of actual Panels
Production processes in the workshop;
·
Responsible for Occupational Safety
and Health in the Factory shop floor;
·
Undertaking Measurements and mixing
of raw materials to conform with set standards;
·
Supervision of Machine Operators,
Artisans and Craftsmen;
·
Maintenance of assembly equipment and
machinery and ensuring adherence to maintenance manuals;
·
Ensuring general cleanliness of work
areas in the workshop.
Job Requirements
·
Possess KCSE Certificate with a
minimum of grade C plain;
·
Possess a Higher Diploma in
Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution;
·
Have Five(5) years’ experience
working in a production environment or Factory setup;
·
Be registered as a Technician
Engineer by the Engineers Registration Board (ERB);
·
Have basic electrical engineering
and/or electronics knowledge;
·
Be computer literate.
Engineering Assistant / Draughtsman
NHC Grade 7
Ref: NHC/EAD/06/2015
Ref: NHC/EAD/06/2015
1 Post
Reporting to the Principal Engineer
the Engineering Assistant / draughtsman will be responsible for engineering
drawings and details.
Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Taking site measurements
·
Preparation of engineering drawings
·
Preparation of engineering details and
schedules
·
Undertake site inspections and
supervision
·
Any other duties as assigned by
supervisor
Job Requirements
·
KCSE mean grade of C (plain).
·
Diploma or Technician III
qualification in Building or Civil engineering from KNEC
·
Three (3) years’ experience in
engineering draughtsman work.
·
Computer literate in the use of
computer aided design e.g. Auto-CAD; Archi-CAD
·
Be a team player.
Engineer (Civil / Structural)
NHC Grade 9
Ref: NHC/ENG /06/2015
Ref: NHC/ENG /06/2015
1 Post
The Engineer (Civil/Structural)
reports to the Chief Engineer and is responsible for the following:
Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Designing and preparation of Civil
Engineering drawings;
·
Designing of Structural Engineering
drawings;
·
Preparing schedules for
implementation of Engineering projects;
·
Preparation of Bills of Quantities
and specifications for Civil and Structural Engineering works;
·
Liaison with Clerk of Works to ensure
that engineering work is done properly and accurately on site as per
specifications;
·
Supervision of Assistant Engineers
and Technician’s work.
Job Requirements
·
Have a Bachelor of Science degree in
Civil/Structural Engineering from a recognized University ;
·
Be a Registered Engineer with the
Engineers Registration Board (ERB) for a minimum of three (3) years;
·
Have six (6) years relevant
experience in Civil and Structural Works;
·
Be a Corporate Member with the
Institute of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
·
Be computer literate and be
proficient in Civil Engineering Design and Drawing Software (Auto CAD, Prokon
or Eagle Point).
Engineer (Planning, Control & Design)
NHC Grade 9
Ref: NHC/ EPCD /06/2015
Ref: NHC/ EPCD /06/2015
1 Post
The Engineer (Planning, Control &
Design) reports to the General Manager Manufacturing (EPS Factory).
Duties and Responsibilities:
·
All aspects of planning and design of
Factory production processes;
·
Undertaking of all planning
activities including costing of projects;
·
Technical drawings and design work;
·
Ensuring quality control in the
Factory in accordance with the set standards.
Job Requirements
·
Have a Bachelor of Science degree in
Civil/Structural Engineering from a recognized University or equivalent;
·
Be a Registered Engineer with the
Engineers Registration Board (ERB) for a minimum of three (3) years;
·
Have six (6) years relevant
experience in Civil and Structural Works;
·
Be a Corporate Member with the
Institute of Engineers of Kenya;
·
Be computer literate and be
proficient in Civil Engineering Design and Drawing Software (e.g Auto CAD,
Prokon or Eagle Point).
Senior Building Supervisor (One Year Contract)
Ref NHC/SBS/06/2015
3 Posts
Reporting to the project architect
the senior building supervisor will be responsible for:
Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Supervision of construction works in
NHC projects as assigned by the project Architect and ensuring that works are
carried out to specification
·
Supervise maintenance tasks on NHC
developed properties.
·
Work with the contractor to ensure a
safe, secure and healthy work environment by enforcing safe site procedures.
·
Ensure a safe and conducive work
environment in the site.
·
Ensuring construction projects
milestone are achieved as defined in the project scope and that designs are adhered
to.
·
Scheduling and co-coordinating site
personnel, supervising sub-contractors, resolving design problems and
implementing any change orders.
·
Responsible for handling over
completed houses and Co-ordination of post contract activities in the defects liability
period.
·
Coordinates and attends site meetings
and prepares briefs to the project Architect on progress made on site.
·
Maintain a register of daily
materials usage.
·
Prepare daily & weekly progress
reports by the contractor.
Job Requirements
·
Possess KCSE mean grade C minimum or
equivalent.
·
Have Higher Diploma in Building
Construction (Structures option) from KNEC or other recognized institution or
Construction Technician III Certificate
·
Have twelve (12) years’ experience as
a building supervisor or Clerk of Works, six (6) years of which must have been
served after attaining Higher Diploma or Certificate.
·
Be computer literate
This Position is on a One (1) year
contract basis renewable based on performance and projects.
Architect
NHC Grade10
Ref: NHC/ARC /06/2015
1 Post
The Architect will report to the
Chief Architect and shall be responsible for all aspects of the project
including preparation of project proposals, design and supervision of
construction work.
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Prepares project proposals, design
and supervision of construction work as a Project Architect.
·
Undertakes all construction contract
administration matters and advising the Chief Architect on the same.
·
Preparation of forward budgets under
the guidance of the Senior Architect.
·
Attending site meeting and making
project progress reports to the Chief Architect.
·
Co-ordination of regional project
teams activities.
·
Supervises staff and architectural
works in the drawing office.
·
Undertakes all job costing and
project feasibility studies.
·
Prepares all drawings for repair
works in Corporation’s rental schemes and properties.
·
Ensures that all construction work is
done in accordance with project specifications.
Job Requirements
·
Possession of a Bachelors degree in
Architecture from a recognized University.
·
Be a Registered Architect by the
Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors for a minimum of
three (3) years.
·
Possess six (6) years work experience
in Architectural work.
·
Be a team player with good
interpersonal skills.
·
Be computer literate specifically
ArchiCAD/AutoCAD.
·
Possess relevant experience in
Project Management
Assistant Architect
NHC Grade 8
Ref NHC/AARC/06/2015
1 Post
The Assistant Architect will report to the Project Architect and will be responsible for:
Duties and Responsibilities:
NHC Grade 8
Ref NHC/AARC/06/2015
1 Post
The Assistant Architect will report to the Project Architect and will be responsible for:
Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Design and supervision of
construction work under the guidance of a Project Architect,
·
Preparation of housing project
proposals and drawings,
·
Job costing under the guidance of a
Project Architect,
·
Supervision of contractors during
construction and confirmation of contract specifications.
·
Taking minutes during site meetings
·
Supervision of building supervisors
and examination of clerk of works reports and schedules
·
Supervises diminutive maintenance
& repair works
·
Responsible for ensuring site safety
guidelines are adhered to (OSHA site issues).
Job Requirements
·
Have a Bachelor’s degree in
Architecture from a recognized University
·
Possess three (3) years professional
experience in Architectural work
·
Be a team player with good
interpersonal skills
·
Be computer literate specifically in
the use of Archi CAD /Auto CAD
Senior Estates Officer
NHC Grade 11
Ref: NHC/SEO/06/2015
1 Post
The Senior Estates Officer reports to
the Chief Estates Officer and shall be responsible for:
Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Preparation of lease/tenancy
agreements, maintenance, renting of premises, service charge administration.
·
Rent determination, collection and
accounting in collaboration with Finance Department;
·
Negotiation and supervision of
service contracts as approved by Management;
·
Determination, collection and
accounting for service charge; causing annual audit and apportioning of excess
service charge;
·
Maintenance and repairs of buildings;
·
Ensuring payment of statutory
dues(land rates, land rents) and utility bills (water and electricity);
·
Preparations of letters of offer and
leases in liaison with legal section and opening of accounts for new tenants.
Job Requirements
·
Possess Bachelor of Land Economics
degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
·
Be registered as a full member with
ISK,VEMS / Builders Board for minimum 6 years.
·
Be in possession of a current
practicing certificate issued by VRB and EARB
·
Possess nine (9) years relevant work
experience.
·
Be a team player with good
interpersonal skills.
·
Be computer literate.
Chief Estates Officer
NHC Grade 12
Ref: NHC/CESO/06/2015
Ref: NHC/CESO/06/2015
2 Posts
The Chief Estates Officer(s) will
report to the General Manager Estates and will be responsible for the effective
and efficient administration of the Estates Management function in the
Corporation and coordination of regional offices.
Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Advising Management on letting and
allocation of rental, commercial, mortgage and tenant purchase schemes;
·
Coordination of regional offices
·
Undertaking of user reaction surveys
in Corporation developed schemes.
·
Administration of leases/tenancy
agreement/renewals
·
Determination of service charge
chargeable, collection, accounting, auditing and apportionment.
·
Negotiates and supervises service
contracts in NHC developed Estates and buildings.
·
Ensures property insurance and
periodic valuations for the same.
·
Attends to tenants matters, welfare
and complaints.
·
Conducts preoccupancy education to
users/tenants
Job Requirements
·
Possess a Bachelors degree in Land
Economics from a recognized University or equivalent.
·
Master of Arts degree in Housing
and/or property Management or its equivalent.
·
Be a full member of the Institute of
Surveyors of Kenya (VEMS) for a minimum of seven(7) years
·
Be registered by Valuers Registration
Board(VRB) and Estates Agents Registration Board (EARB) and/or Building
Surveyors Board.
·
Be in possession of a current
practicing certificate issued by VRB and EARB
·
Have twelve(12) years experience in
housing or Estate Management duties, six (6) of which should have been served
at a Senior Management level
·
Be Computer literate and excellent
communicator
Procurement Officer 1
NHC Grade 10
Ref: NHC/PROC 1 /06/2015
1 Post
Reporting to the Senior Procurement
Officer the Procurement Officer 1 shall be responsible for:
Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Preparation of tender documents and
ensuring appropriate tender registers and documentations are maintained
·
Organizing for the sourcing of
quotations and requests for proposals
·
Coordination the activities and
stages involved in the Procurement of goods works and services
·
Assisting in the preparation of
procurement plans
·
Secretary to selected Evaluation
Committees and responsible for preparation of evaluation reports
·
Coordination the activities leading
to disposal of obsolete stores, goods and idle Assets
·
Follow-up of the preparation of Award
letters and Contract documents in liaison with legal section
·
Preparation of LPO documents
·
Preparation of prequalified firms
registers
·
Convenes Board of survey meeting for
inspection/boarding of obsolete items/assets
·
Organises insurance of Corporation
assets and maintains register.
Job Requirements
·
A Bachelor of Commerce degree or a
Bachelors degree in Procurement or equivalent from recognized University
·
Possess a post graduate Diploma in
Procurement or Supplies Management
·
Possess six(6) years relevant
experience in the field of Procurement and Supplies Management
·
Be a member of the Kenya Institute of
Supplies Management (KISM)
·
Demonstrate proven experience in
supervisory role in the area of procurement and supplies Management
·
Be a team player with good
interpersonal skills
·
Be computer literate.
Senior Procurement Officer
NHC Grade 11
Ref: NHC/SPROC /06/2015
1 Post
The Senior Procurement Officer
reports to the Chief Procurement Officer and is responsible for the following:
Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Advising the Head of Section on all
matters related to procurement of Goods, Works and Services.
·
Responsible for undertaking
procurement of Goods, Works and Services in addition to ensuring that the
Corporation receives value for money.
·
Organising Tender Committee meetings.
·
Implementation of procurement
policies and procedures in the Corporation, in accordance with the provision of
the Public Procurement & Disposal Act.
·
Preparation of letters of awards and
overseeing administration of contracts executed.
·
Preparation of Disposal plan and
coordinating the disposal process of obsolete and idle assets.
·
Secretary to Procurement Committee.
Job Requirements
·
A Bachelor of Commerce degree or a
Bachelors degree in Procurement or equivalent from recognized University.
·
Possess a post graduate diploma in
Procurement or Supplies Management
·
Possess Nine (9) years relevant
experience in the field of Procurement and Supplies Management.
·
Demonstrate proven experience in the
area of Procurement and Supplies Management as well as a thorough understanding
of the Public Procurement & Disposal Act.
·
Be a member of the Kenya Institute of
Supplies Management (KISM)
·
Be a team player with good
interpersonal skills.
·
Be computer literate.
Chief Procurement Officer
NHC Grade 12
Ref: NHC/CPROC/06/2015
1 Post
The Chief Procurement Officer reports
to the General Manager Corporate Services and shall be responsible for all
matters related to procurement of Goods, Works and Services in the Corporation.
The officer shall also be responsible for disposal of obsolete and idle assets
as provided in the Public Procurement and Disposal Act.
Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Supervision of the day to day running
of the Procurement Section
·
Advising Management on all matters
related to procurement of Goods, Works and Services in accordance with the
applicable laws and Regulations.
·
Responsible for all procurements,
preparation of Corporate Procurement Plan in addition to ensuring that the
Corporation receives value for money.
·
Secretary to the Tender Committee.
·
Responsible for implementation and
enforcement of procurement policies and procedures in the Corporation.
·
Processing of all procurement
contracts and related correspondence in liaison with the Legal Section and
overseeing the implementation of such contracts.
·
Coordinating the Disposal of obsolete
and idle assets including preparation of Disposal plans.
·
Ensuring that the organisation has
optimal inventory and stock levels in liaison with the Cost and Management
Section of Finance Division.
Job Requirements
·
A Bachelor of Commerce degree or a
Bachelors degree in Procurement or equivalent from recognized University
·
Have a Masters degree in Procurement
or Logistics and/or Supplies Management or MBA A post graduate Diploma in
Procurement, Logistics and/or Supplies Management
·
Have twelve(12) years’ experience in
Procurement and Supplies Management, seven(7) of which should have been served
at a senior level.
·
Demonstrate proven experience in the
area of Procurement and Supplies Management as well as a thorough understanding
of the Public Procurement & Disposal Act.
·
Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies
Management (KISM)
·
Be a team player with good
interpersonal skills
·
Be computer literate
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