This position is responsible for the strategic planning, design,
monitoring, supporting implementation, and evaluation around Housing Support
Services (HSS).
S/he will be responsible for supporting the growth and
development of HSS initiatives with Financial Service Providers (FSPs);
monitoring and success of the HSS initiatives being implemented by the FSPs;
and building the capacity of NO and the FSPs with regards to all matters
relating to construction and the technical aspects of housing.
·
Oversee the HSS component of the project and provide guidance
and advice to the NO and FSPs on Housing Support Services strategies and
issues.
·
Significantly contribute to the development of overall HSS
(housing support services), and construction design and technologies strategy
with the FSPs.
·
Gather relevant information on housing, construction processes
used, and conduct a suitability and feasibility study of construction and
shelter improvements, in target geographic areas where the pilot projects with
FSPs will be implemented.
·
Lead in the design of new HSS initiatives, and tools for FSPs
(which may include assessing the suitability and feasibility of construction
interventions; advice to the appropriateness of materials and construction
processes used; advice on appropriateness of interventions with regards to
regulations etc.)
·
Overall responsibility for supporting the planning and
implementation of HSS initiatives, as determined by annual plans and agreements
with FSPs.
·
Work with the HFM project manager to generate a cost recovery
strategy for each HSS developed with the FSPs.
·
Leads analysis and review of HSS initiatives with FSPs
documenting best practices and emerging lessons. Shares the learning and
practices in appropriate forums
·
Provides appropriate HSS related learning interventions for
National Office, regional, and partner staff.
·
Rising problems around the implementation of HSS to the Housing
Microfinance Project Manager and National director/s
·
Research and develop innovative construction related products
with the partners.
·
Be a resource to the NO, Area office and partners in general in
the field of construction technologies and methodologies.
·
Train and build the capacity of FSP, consultants and NO staff on
HSS methodologies, tools, and interventions as may be appropriate
·
Network with organizations and associations working in fields
related to low-cost housing;
·
Participate in research, policy development and design around
low-income construction and housing.
·
Responsible for collecting HSS related monitoring reports
·
Coordinates the reporting and in communicating on HSS initiatives
to partners, other stakeholders and /or donors external to the NO.
·
As agreed with his/her supervisor, participates in HSS regional
COPs (communities of practice), and other related task-teams.
Education:
·
Minimum Bachelor’s or similar Degree in housing or construction
related field (such as Architecture, Building Science, Engineering, Urban
Planning, and Construction Project Management).
·
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in construction/housing
industry.
Essential Competencies:
·
Good interpersonal skills, oral and written communication
·
Strong computer skills
·
Fluency in English and Kiswahili
·
Ability to train others
·
Effective coordinator and team leader
·
Ability to multi-task
·
Ability to work with other cultures and nationalities
·
Ability to work independently; and interdependently within a
team, and with partners
Reporting:
This position reports to the Housing Microfinance Project
Manager - Kenya.
Interested candidates should e-mail their CV’s and motivation
letters to recruitment@hfhkenya.or.ke.
Closing date for applications is 30th July 2012 at 5pm.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
