Assistant Manager, Interior Design at National Housing Corporation (NHC)

NHC/55/2024

Job Specification:

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:

• Participating in formulation and implementation of interior design policies, strategies, procedures, and standards for undertaking design for construction works;
• Coordinating interior design operations;
• Advising on interior design matters;
• Participating in feasibility study and planning for housing projects;
• Preparing and approving interior designs, drawings, and specifications;
• Reviewing interior design contracts specifications for approval;
• Monitoring and supervising interior design projects to ensure quality, timeliness, cost, and specification;
• Certifying completed works in interior design;
• Liaising with necessary agencies/authorities for inspections and approvals;
• Preparing and implementing Interior Design Section’s performance contracts;
• Collecting, maintaining, and managing of interior design data;
• Training and development of departmental staff;
• Developing a comprehensive system of monitoring and evaluation of interior design programs and projects.
• Reviewing of Interior designs, specifications and drawings done by other staff in the Section;
• Review of tender documentation in liaison with Engineers and Quantity Surveyors;
• Oversee supervision of interior design projects and to ensure quality and specification;
• Reviews evaluation of contractual claims;
• Representing Interior Design Section and participating in technical, planning and marketing committees in the Corporation;
• Participating in research and development on housing & built environment designs, technology and materials.

Person Specification:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• At least ten (10) years relevant work experience, four (4) of which should have been in a supervisory role;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Interior Design or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Corporate Member of the Architectural Association of Kenya (A.A.K) or any other recognized professional body in good standing;
• Registered by the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS) as a Professional Architect;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfills the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution.

Skills and Competencies:

• Interpersonal skills;
• Communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• Ability to plan and prioritize tasks;
• Ability to meet deadlines;
• Ability to supervise others;
• Problem solving skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Customer focus;
• Decision making skills;
• Report/Minute writing skills;