Manager, Project Management(Engineer) at Affordable Housing Board (AHB)

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities of the Manager, Project Management will entail:

• Developing, implementing, and reviewing project management strategies and frameworks;
• Supporting the Board’s management in strategic planning and decision-making for project portfolio management;
• Ensuring effective resource allocation and utilization across multiple projects;
• Developing, implementing, and reviewing risk management plans to minimize project risks and address potential issues;
• Spearheading project status meetings, providing updates on progress, issues, and action items;
• Overseeing the preparation of detailed project documentation, including reports, schedules, and plans;
• Collaborating with other departments and teams to ensure the project alignment with organizational goals and objectives;
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards in all project activities; and
• Managing project closures, including final evaluations, documentation, and knowledge transfer to ensure lessons learned are captured and shared.

Requirements & Qualifications

For appointment to this level, a candidate must have:

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the Assistant Manager, Project Management or in a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Real Estate Management, Land Economics, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Real Estate Management, Land Economics/Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Project Management, Urban & Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Finance, Business Administration or a related field;
• Professional qualification and Membership to a professional body where applicable;
• 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 of the Constitution of Kenya.