General Manager, Fund Services

About the Role

The Affordable Housing Board is established under the Affordable Housing Act to provide every person with the right to accessible and adequate housing. The General Manager, Fund Services is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight in the formulation and execution of financial management strategies to safeguard the Fund’s resources and ensure sustainable financing of the Affordable Housing Programme. This role involves aligning financial functions with the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act, overseeing home allocation processes, and managing mortgage administration and repayment frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide oversight in the formulation and execution of financial management strategies to ensure sustainable financing of the Affordable Housing Programme.
• Align all departmental financial functions with the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act, Board policies, and national priorities.
• Oversee transparent, equitable, and efficient home allocation processes.
• Design and manage tenant purchase schemes, mortgage administration, and repayment frameworks.
• Oversee the preparation of budgets, expenditure controls, financial reports, and statutory returns.
• Develop flexible and sustainable financing models to meet the needs of diverse income groups.
• Spearhead resource mobilization through innovative mechanisms, including PPPs, debt, and equity partnerships.
• Direct investment strategies to guarantee capital flows, liquidity management, and long-term sustainability.
• Establish and enforce robust internal control, audit, and compliance systems.
• Oversee risk assessment and mitigation strategies for financial and operational activities.
• Develop partnerships with financial institutions, SACCOs, cooperatives, and development partners to expand credit access.
• Direct the development and integration of digital platforms for efficiency in home allocation and financial reporting.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience.
• At least five (5) years of experience must be at the Manager level in Credit/TPS Administration, Housing Financing, or a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Banking, Finance, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Built Environment, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K).
• Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification.
• Active member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or another recognized professional body.
• Completion of a Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Valid practicing certificate where applicable.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Must fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Key Skills and Competencies

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

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should access the detailed job description from the AHB Website (https://affordablehousingboard.go.ke) or (www.acalconsulting.co.ke/Careers). Applications must include a cover letter, copy of National ID, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, and a detailed CV indicating three professional referees and current remuneration. Submit applications via E-mail ONLY to vacancyahb@acal.co.ke addressed to: THE BOARD CHAIRMAN, AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD (AHB), P.O BOX 27521- 00100, NAIROBI. Note: The source instructions specify quoting the job reference ‘Chief Executive Officer- AHB Grade 1’ with the subject line ‘CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’. Applications should be received by 10th March 2026, 5:00 p.m. E.A.T.