The right to housing is embedded in the Constitution of Kenya, which provides that every person has the right to accessible and adequate housing. With Kenya’s growing economy and one of the fastest-growing urbanisation rates in the continent, the demand for housing has never been greater. The Manager, Credit Management (TPS) is responsible for the effective implementation of Tenant Purchase Scheme (TPS) policies and procedures across all levels. This role involves maintaining strong relationships with tenants, overseeing financial aspects such as budgeting and payment tracking, and providing strategic guidance to the Board of Directors. The manager leads the TPS team to ensure high performance and adherence to established policies while identifying and mitigating risks associated with the TPS administration.
Key Responsibilities
Policy Implementation: Ensure TPS policies and procedures are effectively implemented across all levels of the organization.
Tenant Relations: Maintain strong relationships with tenants, addressing their needs and ensuring high satisfaction levels.
Financial Oversight: Oversee the financial aspects of the TPS, including budgeting, payment tracking, and providing financial guidance.
Reporting: Prepare and present detailed reports and analyses to the Fund’s management and Board of Directors.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with the TPS Administration.
Team Leadership: Coordinate and facilitate the TPS team, ensuring high performance and adherence to policies.
Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders through engagement and awareness programs related to TPS.
Administrative Coordination: Coordinate registration of caveats for tenant purchasers and restrictions on sale of units; ensure the correct transfer of deposits to the allocated tenant purchase houses.
Consultation: Provide guidance on requests for the change of housing units as per the regulations.
Requirements and Qualifications
Professional Experience: A cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience, with at least three (3) years at the Assistant Manager, Credit Management level or in a comparable position.
Academic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Banking, Finance, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Real Estate, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, Real Estate, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Professional Standing: Membership in a relevant professional body, where applicable, and in good standing.
Leadership Training: Completion of a leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Certifications: Valid Practicing Certificate where applicable.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in computer applications.
Constitutional Compliance: Must fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates may access the detailed job description and specifications from the AHB’s Website: https://affordablehousingboard.go.ke or www.acalconsulting.co.ke/Careers. Candidates should submit their applications including the cover letter, copy of National ID, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and detailed CV, indicating current position, qualifications, working experience, names of three (3) professional referees, current remuneration and daytime telephone.
Applicants MUST submit their completed application quoting the job reference “Chief Executive Officer- AHB Grade 1” and include the required attachments via E-mail ONLY to (vacancyahb@acal.co.ke) addressed to:
THE BOARD CHAIRMAN,AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD (AHB),P.O BOX 27521- 00100,NAIROBI.
The subject of the email shall read “CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER” and applications should be received by 10th March 2026, 5p.m E.A.T
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. Submit your application including a cover letter, copy of National ID, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, and a detailed CV. The CV must indicate your current position, qualifications, work experience, names of three professional referees, current remuneration, and daytime telephone. Applications MUST be submitted quoting the job reference “Chief Executive Officer- AHB Grade 1” via E-mail ONLY to vacancyahb@acal.co.ke. The subject of the email shall read “CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER”. Address application to: THE BOARD CHAIRMAN, AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD (AHB), P.O BOX 27521- 00100, NAIROBI. Applications must be received by 10th March 2026, 5p.m E.A.T.
