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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...

Responsibilities or duties

The duties and responsibilities of a Manager, Investment, and Resource Mobilization will entail:

• Formulating and overseeing the implementation of investment and resource mobilization strategies in line with the Affordable Housing Act, 2024.
• Providing high-level advisory to the Board and management on capital flows, financing options, and investment sustainability.
• Spearheading the development and execution of annual and five-year investment plans and monitor implementation.
• Leading the structuring of large-scale financing models, PPPs, and joint ventures for affordable housing projects.
• Representing the Board in high-level negotiations with investors, donors, and financial institutions.
• Ensuring robust investor engagement, transparency, and accountability in funding arrangements.
• Overseeing risk management frameworks to safeguard the Fund’s investments.
• Supervising and building capacity across the entire investment and resource mobilization cadre.
• Developing policies, manuals, and guidelines to strengthen investment governance.
• Preparing and submitting comprehensive reports and policy briefs to the Board and government stakeholders.

Qualifications or requirements

For appointment to this level, a candidate must have:

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years of relevant work experience three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Assistant Manager, Investment & Resource Mobilization Officer or in a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Banking & Investment, Business Administration (Finance or Investment option), Finance, Economics, Commerce (Finance or Accounting option), Accounting, Statistics / Actuarial Science, Project Planning & Management, or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Banking & Investment, Business Administration (Finance or Investment option), Finance, Economics, Commerce (Finance or Accounting option), Accounting, Statistics / Actuarial Science, Project Planning & Management, or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Professional qualification and membership in a professional body, where applicable and in good standing;
• Valid practicing certificate, where applicable;
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the Provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Experience needed

Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years of relevant work experience three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Assistant Manager, Investment & Resource Mobilization Officer or in a comparable position.

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• Formulating and overseeing the implementation of investment and resource mobilization strategies in line with the Affordable Housing Act, 2024.
• Providing high-level advisory to the Board and management on capital flows, financing options, and investment sustainability.
• Spearheading the development and execution of annual and five-year investment plans and monitor implementation.
• Leading the structuring of large-scale financing models, PPPs, and joint ventures for affordable housing projects.
• Representing the Board in high-level negotiations with investors, donors, and financial institutions.
• Ensuring robust investor engagement, transparency, and accountability in funding arrangements.
• Overseeing risk management frameworks to safeguard the Fund’s investments.
• Supervising and building capacity across the entire investment and resource mobilization cadre.
• Developing policies, manuals, and guidelines to strengthen investment governance.
• Preparing and submitting comprehensive reports and policy briefs to the Board and government stakeholders.

• Proficiency in computer applications

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Banking & Investment, Business Administration (Finance or Investment option), Finance, Economics, Commerce (Finance or Accounting option), Accounting, Statistics / Actuarial Science, Project Planning & Management, or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Banking & Investment, Business Administration (Finance or Investment option), Finance, Economics, Commerce (Finance or Accounting option), Accounting, Statistics / Actuarial Science, Project Planning & Management, or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Professional qualification and membership in a professional body, where applicable and in good standing;
• Valid practicing certificate, where applicable;
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution;
• Fulfilled the Provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.