Head – Project Management and Investments at KCB Bank Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute funding and investment strategies for the mortgage portfolio, including REITs, bonds, blended finance, tenant purchase schemes, security-based lending structures, and other innovative financing models.
• Lead capital raising initiatives and establish strategic funding partnerships to support sustainable growth of the mortgage business.
• Drive the development and implementation of affordable housing financing and delivery solutions across public and private sector developments.
• Structure, evaluate, and monitor real estate investments and development projects, ensuring commercial viability and effective risk management.
• Manage a portfolio of projects, providing leadership in project planning, execution, monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder management.
• Monitor housing market trends, policy developments, and emerging opportunities to inform business strategy and investment decisions.
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary technical teams responsible for project management, valuation, construction, and real estate advisory services.
• Develop and implement policies, frameworks, and risk management strategies that support housing and property-related investments.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with government agencies, county governments, investors, development partners, and other key stakeholders within the housing ecosystem.
• Provide expert advice and strategic insights to senior management on housing development, real estate investment, funding strategies, and market opportunities.

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Quantity Surveying, Building Economics, Construction Management, or a related field from a recognized university.
• Professional certification in Project Management, Real Estate Finance, Sustainability/Green Finance, Fundraising, Capital Raising, or a related discipline.
• Master’s Degree (MBA, MSc, MA, or equivalent) will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience, including at least 5 years in affordable housing, real estate development, project management, housing finance, investment management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in capital raising, transaction structuring, real estate funding, or development finance.
• Demonstrated success in portfolio management, business development, and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of affordable housing programmes, housing finance, real estate markets, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Kenyan housing sector, including market, economic, social, and demographic trends.
• Excellent analytical, stakeholder management, communication, and strategic leadership skills.

Key Competencies

• Strategic and commercial mindset.
• Strong leadership and people management capability.
• Excellent project and portfolio management skills.
• Innovative problem-solving and solution design.
• Strong financial, investment, and analytical capability.
• Ability to build and manage high-level partnerships and stakeholder relationships.
• Results-oriented with high levels of integrity and professionalism.