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, Project Management will entail:

• Developing, implementing, and reviewing project management strategies and frameworks;
• Supporting the Board’s management in strategic planning and decision-making for project portfolio management;
• Ensuring effective resource allocation and utilization across multiple projects;
• Developing, implementing, and reviewing risk management plans to minimize project risks and address potential issues;
• Spearheading project status meetings, providing updates on progress, issues, and action items;
• Overseeing the preparation of detailed project documentation, including reports, schedules, and plans;
• Collaborating with other departments and teams to ensure the project alignment with organizational goals and objectives;
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards in all project activities; and
• Managing project closures, including final evaluations, documentation, and knowledge transfer to ensure lessons learned are captured and shared.

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, Project Management or in a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Real Estate Management, Land Economics, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Real Estate Management, Land Economics/Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Project Management, Urban & Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Finance, Business Administration or a related field;
• Professional qualification and Membership to a professional body where applicable;
• 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.

• Developing, implementing, and reviewing project management strategies and frameworks;
• Supporting the Board’s management in strategic planning and decision-making for project portfolio management;
• Ensuring effective resource allocation and utilization across multiple projects;
• Developing, implementing, and reviewing risk management plans to minimize project risks and address potential issues;
• Spearheading project status meetings, providing updates on progress, issues, and action items;
• Overseeing the preparation of detailed project documentation, including reports, schedules, and plans;
• Collaborating with other departments and teams to ensure the project alignment with organizational goals and objectives;
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards in all project activities; and
• Managing project closures, including final evaluations, documentation, and knowledge transfer to ensure lessons learned are captured and shared.

• Proficiency in computer applications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Real Estate Management, Land Economics, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Real Estate Management, Land Economics/Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Project Management, Urban & Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Finance, Business Administration or a related field;
• Professional qualification and Membership to a professional body where applicable;
• 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.