HEAD-CONSTRUCTION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The Position:

Reporting to the Director Mortgage, the Head-Construction and Project Management will be responsible for the management and advancement of Banks real estate development strategy and implementation of affordable housing development projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a thorough understanding of the housing market and housing needs in Kenya, track trends and key developments and identify issues and priorities for the Bank’s action and intervention. Maintain a detailed knowledge of demographic, economic and social changes in Kenya.
• Lead on the development of a strong business approach to land and other assets for the development of housing and related schemes.
• Have a comprehensive understanding of investment models for housing and develop innovative options for delivery of affordable housing.
• Drive forward the development of an ambitious and innovative Affordable Housing Strategy in partnership with key partners to most effectively meet housing needs and bring benefit to the Bank.
• Develop effective and dynamic relationship with key partnerships and other organizations to deliver new affordable housing. Maintain a high level strategic relationship with the Government, Counties and other organizations to assist with the delivery of KCB Housing Strategy.
• Manage a portfolio of projects including development and maintaining the project timetables.
• Lead and develop an effective, competent and highly motivated team through communication, performance management, development plans and reward/recognition practices.

The Person:

• For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:
• A bachelor’s degree in a Quantity Surveying, Building Economics, Construction Management or related degree from a recognized university.
• An MBA, MA, or MSc from a recognized university
• Professional Qualifications would be an added advantage.
• At least 10 years’ experience in general banking with 4 years in Senior Management, which should include:
  • 5 years’ experience in project management, including management and prioritizing of multiple tasks
  • Program management of affordable housing development, financing, feasibility analysis, real estate development.
  • Knowledge of business practices and finance methods, procedures, practices of housing development.
  • Demonstrates ability to analyze situations accurately and effective course of action.
• A thorough knowledge of Mortgage Banking products and services, and extensive Banking Industry knowledge.
• Excellent high quality interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with the ability to network and develop strong business relations
• A good understanding of risk, credit policies and procedures.
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated competences in championing high performance management.
• Excellent planning, organization, problem solving and analytical skills.

The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates.  If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke

To be considered your application must be received by April 17, 2015.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

JOB REF: MORT 01/2015