Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

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 the Manager, Credit Management will entail:

• Ensuring TPS policies and procedures are effectively implemented across all levels;
• Maintaining strong relationships with tenants, addressing their needs, and ensuring high satisfaction;
• Overseeing the financial aspects of the TPS, including budgeting, payment tracking, and financial guidance;
• Preparing and presenting detailed reports and analyses to the Fund’s management and Board of Directors;
• Identifying and mitigating risks associated with the TPS Administration;
• Coordinating and facilitating the TPS team, ensuring high performance and adherence to policies;
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders through engagement and awareness programs in relation to TPS
• Coordinating registration of caveats for tenant purchasers and restrictions on sale of units;
• Ensuring the correct transfer of deposits to the allocated tenant purchase houses;
• Guiding on the requests for change of a housing unit as per the regulations.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have:

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the Assistant Manager, Credit Management or in a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Banking, Finance, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Real Estate, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, Real Estate, or equivalent qualification 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 (6) of the Constitution of Kenya

Experience needed

Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the Assistant Manager, Credit Management or in a comparable position.

• Ensuring TPS policies and procedures are effectively implemented across all levels;
• Maintaining strong relationships with tenants, addressing their needs, and ensuring high satisfaction;
• Overseeing the financial aspects of the TPS, including budgeting, payment tracking, and financial guidance;
• Preparing and presenting detailed reports and analyses to the Fund’s management and Board of Directors;
• Identifying and mitigating risks associated with the TPS Administration;
• Coordinating and facilitating the TPS team, ensuring high performance and adherence to policies;
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders through engagement and awareness programs in relation to TPS
• Coordinating registration of caveats for tenant purchasers and restrictions on sale of units;
• Ensuring the correct transfer of deposits to the allocated tenant purchase houses;
• Guiding on the requests for change of a housing unit as per the regulations.

• Proficiency in computer applications

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Banking, Finance, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Real Estate, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, Real Estate, or equivalent qualification 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 (6) of the Constitution of Kenya