Background

The right to housing is embedded in the Constitution of Kenya, which provides that every person has the right to accessible and adequate housing. With Kenya’s growing economy and one of the fastest-growing urbanisation rates in the continent, the demand for housing has never been greater. The Affordable Housing Board is established under the Affordable Ho...

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities of the Manager, Estate Management will entail:

• Coordinating and supervising maintenance and repair activities, ensuring timely and quality completion of work;
• Overseeing the operations and maintenance of the Board’s properties and facilities, ensuring they are in good condition and meet safety and regulatory standards;
• Overseeing property development and improvement projects, including renovations, expansions;
• Promoting and ensuring that affordable housing properties adhere to health, safety, and environmental standards, conducting regular inspections and implementing safety protocols;
• Ensuring professional standards and quality controls in building surveying;
• Formulating, implementing, and reviewing estate management policies, housing maintenance and legislation policy;
• Promoting and implementing sustainable practices in housing management, including energy efficiency and green building standards; and
• Overseeing the preparation and updating of the maintenance manual.

Requirements & Qualifications

For appointment to this level, a candidate must have:

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the Assistant Manager, Estate Management or in a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Real Estate Management, Construction Management, Valuation and Property Management, or a related field from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Real Estate Management, Construction Management, Valuation and Property Management, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognized institution;
• Membership in a relevant professional body, where applicable, and in good standing;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Valid Practicing Certificate where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

• Coordinating and supervising maintenance and repair activities, ensuring timely and quality completion of work;
• Overseeing the operations and maintenance of the Board’s properties and facilities, ensuring they are in good condition and meet safety and regulatory standards;
• Overseeing property development and improvement projects, including renovations, expansions;
• Promoting and ensuring that affordable housing properties adhere to health, safety, and environmental standards, conducting regular inspections and implementing safety protocols;
• Ensuring professional standards and quality controls in building surveying;
• Formulating, implementing, and reviewing estate management policies, housing maintenance and legislation policy;
• Promoting and implementing sustainable practices in housing management, including energy efficiency and green building standards; and
• Overseeing the preparation and updating of the maintenance manual.

• Proficiency in computer applications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Real Estate Management, Construction Management, Valuation and Property Management, or a related field from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Real Estate Management, Construction Management, Valuation and Property Management, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognized institution;
• Membership in a relevant professional body, where applicable, and in good standing;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Valid Practicing Certificate where applicable;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.