October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 31 National Housing Corporation VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT Our client, National Housing Corporation (NHC) is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament Cap. 117 whose mandate is to play a principal role in the implementation of the Government’s Housing Policies and Programmes. NHC is seeking to recruit results driven and highly motivated individuals to fill exciting and challenging positions; General Manager Finance Ref: NHC/GMF/07/2018 (1 Position) Reporting to the Managing Director, The General Manager Finance shall be responsible for advising the Managing Director and the Board on all financial management aspects. Key Responsibilities Leadership to the Finance Division as Head of the division; Management of Corporation’s finances, systems and operational procedures; Overseeing the implementation of NHC Financial Management system, accounting processes and internal controls; Development and implementation of the Corporation’s short and long-term operation plans; Ensuring compliance with both internal and external reporting requirements; Budgeting and ensuring effective and optimal utilization of the Corporation’s finances; Sourcing and procurement of funds for the Corporation’s operations; and overseeing investment. Person Specifications • Be a holder of Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Accounting / Finance option) or equivalent from a recognized university; • Be holder of a Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or equivalent from a recognized university; • A fully qualified CPA III (K) or ACCA (Final); • A registered accountant for a period of eight (8) years and a member in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya; and • Possess fourteen (14) years financial / accounting experience, eight (8) of which must have been served at a Senior Management level. General Manager Estates Ref: NHC/GME/07/2018 (1 Position) Reporting to the Managing Director, the General Manager Estates will be responsible for providing overall leadership and management of the Estates Division within the Corporation. Key Responsibilities Responsible for the formulation and implementation of NHC Estate Management policies and programmes; Provide leadership in the Estates Division and advise the Managing Director and the Board on all Property Management related matters; Carry out valuations of Corporation’s properties; Undertake Estates administration, leasing, letting, and advising on property trends and prices, enforcing rent collections, repairs and maintenance of NHC buildings and Estates; Marketing and sales of developed projects; and undertaking user reaction surveys. Person Specifications • Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Land Economics, Real Estate or equivalent from a recognized University; • Be a holder of a Master’s degree in Land Economics, Real Estate, Property Management or equivalent; • Be registered as a Full member in good standing of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) for a minimum period of eight (8) years; • Have fourteen (14) years’ work experience in Real Estate, Housing or Property Management, eight (8) of which should have been served at the Senior Management level; and • Demonstrate practical knowledge in prevailing Property laws and Real estate management. General Manager Technical Services Ref: NHC/GMT/07/2018 (1 Position) Reporting to the Managing Director, the General Manager Technical will be responsible for coordinating all aspects related to the execution of housing development projects in the Corporation. Key Responsibilities Provide overall strategic leadership for the technical operations in the Architectural, Quantity Surveying, Land Surveying and Engineering sections; responsible for the design, supervision and administration of construction projects; Develop and review operating policies and procedures; Manage costs and completion schedules and quality assurance of projects; Prepare budgets for the technical services; Provide professional advice to the Managing Director and the Board on the preparation and implementation of projects. Person Specifications • Be a holder of a Bachelors Degree in Engineering (any option), Building Economics, Architecture, Land Surveying, or an equivalent; • Be a holder of a Masters Degree in any of the above disciplines, or an MBA; • Be registered with a relevant professional body for a minimum • period of 8 years; • Have fourteen (14) years’ work experience, eight (8) of which should have been served at a Senior Management level; and • Possess Project Management skills. Corporation Secretary Ref: NHC/CS/07/2018 (1 Position) Reporting to the Managing Director, the Corporation Secretary will be responsible for provision of Board secretarial services, Board Charter, work plan and advising the Managing Director on legal implications of all decisions. Key Responsibilities Lead, oversee and coordinate the delivery of effective Board secretarial services, Advise the Board and Management on all legal, governance and compliance matters; Act as the legal custodian of the Corporation seal and legal documents; Provide legal advisory The positions are on a three (3) year renewable contract basis and candidates shall be subject to performance contracting. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for any of the roles above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration, copies as evidence of having met the Chapter Six Constitutional requirements, (including: Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher Education Loans Board, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Criminal investigation Department and Credit Reference Bureau), e-mail and telephone contacts of three referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience and quoting the respective reference number on your application letter. To be considered, your application must be received by Tuesday, 30 October 2018 addressed to: The Director, Executive Selection Division Deloitte Consulting Limited Deloitte Place Waiyaki Way Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya Email: esd@deloitte.co.ke Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee, and its network of member firms, each of which is a legally separate and independent entity. Please see www.deloitte.com/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited and its member firms. © 2018 Deloitte Consulting Limited services and support research on corporate, environment, tax, and real estate, matters; Ensure all Corporation contracts and agreements safeguard the interests of Corporation; and prepare briefs on policy proposals. Person Specifications • Be a holder of a Bachelor of Law (LLB) from a recognized university; • A Masters of Law or MBA from a recognized university is an added advantage; • Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a Member in good standing of the Law Society of Kenya; and • Have fourteen (14) years’ work experience as a Legal Officer or Advocate, eight (8) of which should have been served at a Senior Management level. Internal Audit Manager Ref: NHC/IAM/07/2018 (1 Position) Reporting to the Audit Committee of the Board functionally and administratively to the Managing Director, the Internal Audit Manager will head the Internal Audit Unit of the Corporation in risk based planning, executing, reporting and follow up of routine and adhoc/ investigative audits. Key Responsibilities Formulate, implement and periodically review the Internal Audit policies and guidelines; Identify and critically evaluate elements of governance and risk management; Design, implement and continually improve appropriate risk management framework; Plan and execute internal audits in accordance with the law, the International Professional Practices Framework and guidelines issued by the Public Sector Accounting Standards Board(PSASB); Review audit findings with internal and external auditors, appraise the management and report to the Audit Committee of the Board; Follow-up on implementation of recommendations from external auditors and the Audit Committee; Prepare audit reports for presentation to the management and to the Audit Committee of the Board; Carry out investigative audits; and act as Secretary to the Audit Committee of the Board. Person Specifications • Be a holder of a Bachelor of Commerce degree or equivalent from a recognized university; • Be a holder of a Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting, MBA or equivalent from a recognized university; • A fully qualified CPA III (K) or ACCA (Final); • Have fourteen (14) years’ work experience as an auditor, eight (8) of which should have been served at a Senior Management level; • Be a registered Internal Auditor/Accountant for eight (8) years; • Possess Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) certification or Certified Information System Auditor (CISA); and • Member in good standing of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
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