NHC General Manager Business Development Job in Kenya

National Housing Corporation (NHC) is a statutory body constituted under the Housing Act Cap 117 Laws of Kenya and is the principle agency for housing implementation in the country. 

The Corporation wishes to recruit the following vacant positions and invites applications from eligible Kenyan citizens:

General Manager Business Development
 

Ref: NHC/GMBD/12/2013
 

Reporting to the Managing Director, the General Manager, Business Development will be responsible for coordinating and advising the Managing Director on all aspects of Corporate Planning as well as Business Strategy development. marketing and research. 

She/He will be charged with spearheading the strategic management process in the Corporation, review of existing business structures and identification of new business opportunities. 

The General Manager will manage the Corporate Planning portfolio of the Corporation by ensuring appropriate business planning, appropriate feasibility studies and Environmental Impact Assessment. 

She/He will also be responsible for projects forecasting, programmes appraisal, performance contracts monitoring and evaluations, alignment of NHC programmes to Government Strategies.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Commerce, Statistics or Mathematics
• A Masters degree in Business Management or an equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Have a relevant professional registration or qualification.
• Have fourteen (14) years work experience eight (8) of which should have been served at a Senior Management Position.
• Be conversant with the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) regulations and the Physical Planning Act.
• Possess good interpersonal skills and a broad understanding of the housing industry in Kenya.
• Be a team player, customer focused and change oriented.
• Be computer literate.

The positions of General Managers will be on a three (3) year renewable contract term
 
The rest will be on permanent and pensionable basis
 
Successful candidates will be subject to performance contracting.
 
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications in confidence together with copies of detailed and up to date certificates and testimonials indicating current and expected remuneration, and names and contacts of three referees to the following address: -
 
The Managing Director
National Housing Corporation
P.O. Box 30257 00100
Nairobi
 
Important: Applications should be in a sealed envelope clearly marked e.g  “Application for the Position of SENIOR ESTATES OFFICER - REF:NHC/SEO/12/2013” with the relevant Reference No. Quoted in bold print on the envelope.

Closing date is 10th January 2014 and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

“National Housing Corporation is on equal opportunity employer and persons with disability (PWD) are encouraged to apply”

NHC General Manager Corporate Services Job in Kenya

National Housing Corporation (NHC) is a statutory body constituted under the Housing Act Cap 117 Laws of Kenya and is the principle agency for housing implementation in the country. 

The Corporation wishes to recruit the following vacant positions and Invites applications from eligible Kenyan citizens:

General Manager Corporate Services

Ref: NHC/GMCS/12/2013
 

We are looking for a change oriented ,committed and dynamic individual with a drive for result to provide leadership and direction to the corporate services Division and spearhead the Corporation’s strategic change management process. 

Reporting to the Managing Director, the General Manager, Corporate Services shall be responsible for putting up structures which promote a results oriented culture and overall organization effectiveness. 

The General Manager will ensure integration and networking of all Administrative, Human Resource, ICT and Procurement functions to generate a formidable synergy at both executive and institutional levels.

The Broad responsibilities include the following

• Provide advice and support to the Board of Directors and Management on all matters relating to the functionality of the organization through administration of the organizational infrastructure.
• Provide vision and leadership based on best practices to ensure smooth functioning of all the Divisions in the organization through an effective service delivery system but with business acumen.
• Provide cost effective logistical support services in the areas of information technology, human resource, administration and procurement.
• Implement a deliberate change management process in the corporation.
• Manage engagement deployments and utilization of the Corporations Human Capital and ensure a functional performance management system.
• Formulate and guide on all policy matters in the Corporation as well as developing a compliant regulatory framework that promote positive values, safety, health and work environment in line with best practices and emerging trends.
• Ensure the Corporation has adequate capacity in the area of Information & Communication Technology (ICT) and oversee the effective functioning of the Corporations ERP system.
• Responsible for institutionalizing a learning culture through continuous Capacity Building and Management Development.
• Responsible for a ensuring a seamless procurement system that promotes value in service delivery.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelors degree and Masters Degree in either Management Information Systems; Human Resources Management; Public Administration or equivalent.
• Have at least 14 years in management of support services 8 years of which are served in a senior management position.
• Possess a relevant Professional registration or qualification from an applicable body.
• Possess demonstrated experience in Change Management processes and Human Resources management matters at a senior management level.
• Be an Excellent communicator with negotiation skills and ability to manage multi disciplinary teams.
• Be a team player with good interpersonal skills and a person of high integrity.

The positions of General Managers will be on a three (3) year renewable contract term
 
The rest will be on permanent and pensionable basis
 
Successful candidates will be subject to performance contracting.
 
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications in confidence together with copies of detailed and up to date certificates and testimonials indicating current and expected remuneration, and names and contacts of three referees to the following address: -
 
The Managing Director
National Housing Corporation
P.O. Box 30257 00100
Nairobi
 
Important: Applications should be in a sealed envelope clearly marked e.g  “Application for the Position of SENIOR ESTATES OFFICER - REF:NHC/SEO/12/2013” with the relevant Reference No. Quoted in bold print on the envelope.

Closing date is 10th January 2014 and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

“National Housing Corporation is on equal opportunity employer and persons with disability (PWD) are encouraged to apply”

Finance Manager and Sales Executives Jobs in Kenya

A local Company and its sister subsidiaries is looking for a high caliber and motivated person preferably a Muslim to fill the post of Finance Manager. 

The following are the requirements for the position;

Position:- Finance Manager

Ref HC/FIN MGR/AD/2

Location:- Nairobi
 

Reporting to:- The Managing Director

Job Purpose:- To ensure that the Company is commercial in outlook, has sound financial systems and control designed to support its entrepreneurial approach, achieves its financial targets profitably and meets all relevant statutory requirements in Kenya.

The successful Candidate should have at least 5 years of experience, including previous management responsibility. 

They will have responsibility for supervising and handling financial reports, accounting and all kinds of financial analysis. 

Additionally they will oversee cash management and financial legislation and regulation. 

They will also manage cash flow for the organization by supervising the balance sheets and income statements. 

They also should have comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. 

The Candidate would be fully qualified with an Accounting qualification.

Main Duties:
 

To:-

• Contribute to the strategic planning and direction of the Company by making commercial and financial input both strategic and operational as a member of the Senior Management Team;
• Be involved in implementing all financial aspects of the strategic plan and achieving relevant objectives;
• Help manage and maintain, in close working relationship with the Managing Director, the business planning and budgetary process including budgets, capital expenditure, budget monitoring and re-forecasts;
• Ensure that the company has effective financial systems, controls and processes in place and that these are used throughout the company.

Specific Duties:

• Review financial targets and performance levels, proposing action plans to generate additional revenues/profit and rectify shortfalls;
• Continuously evaluate and improve the Company’s financial performance including efficient and effective treasury management;
• Provide the Managing Director and Board with accurate, up to date management information both individualized and comparative as to the performance, in financial terms, of the Company’s different products, operational units and territories;
• Develop a strong commercial insight into and understanding of key clients and suppliers;
• Ensure the development and maintenance of high quality timely reports and meet deadlines for financial reporting;
• Lead the finance team, setting high personal and professional standards, exercising effective leadership and control, with sound communication, objective setting, appraisal and the identification of staff training and development needs.
• Liaise closely with colleagues at all levels throughout the Company to ensure that commercial priorities, financial targets and discipline are both well understood and adhered to;
• Support the Managing Director in building the business case for product and market development;
• Support the Managing Director to propose financial and capital strategies and assist with the financial aspects of any acquisition process including those relating to properties and leases;
• Ensure that the Company meets its corporate, statutory and fiscal obligations in a timely and cost-effective manner;
• Ensure that arrangements are in place for effective audit both internal and external and secure a “clean” audit;
• Ensure that the Company is adequately covered for all reasonable risks, with insurance policies in place and subject to regular review and renewal;
• Constantly review, update and, when appropriate, recommend revising the Company’s scales of charges in respect both of its Kenya clients and its worldwide market;
• Support the preparation of and giving final financial approval and authorization, signing off the costing and pricing of all quotations and tenders to clients before contracts are agreed and entered into;
• Play a major role in helping introduce a viable pension scheme for colleagues in line with legislative requirements;
• Ensure that any currency conversion is managed effectively;
• Attend client briefings / presentations occasionally in a support role;
• Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities;
• Managing a company's financial accounting, monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends, handle debtors;
• Ensure that all transactional, payroll and VAT/ taxation requirements are met
• Undertake other such reasonable duties as required by the Directors.

Person Specification

• Typical qualities of a successful Finance Manager include:
• A fully Qualified Accountant eg. CPA (K)/ACCA/ CIMA / ACA or a holder of a relevant degree with a CPA part II (section 4)
• Possess good accounting experience, some tax knowledge desirable
• Experience within a manufacturing environment and direct involvement with implementation or development of new or existing ERP systems.
• Excellent eye for detail, diligent knowledge of accounting regulations
• Capabilities to supervise, manage and lead staff
• Excellent commercial flair and industry experience
• Drive and commitment
• Able to enthuse and motivate staff

The above job description is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment and may change from time to time as circumstances warrant.

Other posts available:

Sales Executives based in Thika, Naivasha and Machakos: Ref HC/S&M/AD/2

If you believe you have what it takes to join the Company, please send your covering letter and must indicate current and expected salary, availability, attach CV, scanned copies of your certificates and testimonials to the following address specifying the post applied for not later than 8th January 2014 ;

The Group Human Capital and Administration Manager
Email address: careersgas@yahoo.com