General Manager, Corporate Services

About the Role

The Affordable Housing Board (AHB) is established under the Affordable Housing Act to ensure every person in Kenya has the right to accessible and adequate housing. As Kenya experiences rapid urbanization, the Board is seeking a General Manager, Corporate Services. This is a senior executive role requiring a high degree of professional competence, managerial capability, and a thorough understanding of national goals and policies to relate them to the Board's mandate.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for corporate service functions.
• Oversee Human Resources, Administration, Finance, and Accounting departments.
• Demonstrate managerial and administrative capability in driving work performance and results.
• Ensure compliance with national goals, policies, and objectives.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and corporate governance frameworks.
• Implement change management and project management initiatives within the organization.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years’ work experience, five (5) of which should have been at a Manager level in Human Resources, Administration, Finance, or Accounts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, HRM, Commerce, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s Degree in Economics, Business Administration, HRM, Commerce, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Completion of a Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Membership in a relevant professional body in good standing (where applicable).
• Professional certification from a relevant body or its equivalent.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfillment of the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
• Demonstrated professional competence and understanding of AHB’s mandate.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strategic leadership and visioning.
• Negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Corporate governance and financial management.
• Change management and project management.
• Analytical and conceptual skills.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should submit their applications via Email ONLY to vacancyahb@acal.co.ke. Applications must include a cover letter, copy of National ID, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, and a detailed CV indicating current position, qualifications, working experience, names of three professional referees, current remuneration, and daytime telephone. Applications should be addressed to: THE BOARD CHAIRMAN, AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD (AHB), P.O BOX 27521- 00100, NAIROBI. Note: The application instructions in the official advert require candidates to quote a specific reference and subject line as detailed in the 'How to Apply' section of this listing.