Habitat for Humanity Kenya National Director Job

Summary Habitat for Humanity Kenya (HFH Kenya) is a non-profit, non-governmental Christian housing organization dedicated to the elimination of poverty housing. 

HFH Kenya has been working in Kenya since 1982 and has helped 5000 families organized in 200 community groups to construct simple, decent and affordable houses through provision of loan capital needed for housing construction. 

Habitat for Humanity is looking to recruit a suitable candidate for the position of National Director for the Kenya program. 

The position will report to the Program Director for Africa, Middle East and the Board in Kenya. 

Job Purpose: 

The National Director will exercise overall control and supervision of all activities of the organization. 

The Employee shall, in all his/her actions, be responsible and accountable to the Board of Directors and subject to the general laws and other legal provisions of the country. 

Essential duties and Responsibilities 

a) Leadership and Strategic Management

• Provide leadership, development and Implementation of the organization’s operational strategy for the regional offices in the country.
• Provide a productive work environment by being an example to others and supporting ongoing development of staff.
• Oversee and review the work of staff and the quality of their work outputs, at the same time guide and define tasks.
• Provide leadership in professional and operational matters and local knowledge for project design.
• Align words with actions

b) Project Management

• Oversee the processing of loans and improve the organizations portfolio performance.
• Follow-up and undertake loan approvals, loan effectiveness, appointment of consultants, procurements, disbursements, as well as the adequate provision and timely release of budget allocations.

c) Operations Management

• Ensure efficient and effective operation of Habitat for Humanity Kenya through proper management of financial and staff resources.
• Maintain and secure mid and long term funding for the country program through proposal development and partnerships.
• Undertake the performance management of the organization, including motivation of staff.
• Contribute to providing information and recommendations of significant developments, emerging opportunities and challenges in area of responsibility to the Program Director

d) Staff Supervision

• Supervise the performance of senior staff and provide clear direction and regular monitoring on performance.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to staff and ensure their on-going learning and development.

Educational Requirements:

• University degree in Business Administration, Project Management or Entrepreneurship. A Masters Degree in Development Studies/Project Management or related fields will be an added advantage.

Relevant Experience and Other Requirements:

• Minimum 12 years of professional work experience in housing finance and/or micro finance or urban and regional planning, housing or social science relevant to Human settlement in Kenya or East Africa.
• Minimum 7 years experience in Senior Management. Experience in housing microfinance will be an added advantage.
• Proven experience in leading and managing staff, including recruitment, staff development, training, mentoring and performance assessment.
• Demonstrated financial management experience, including the preparation and management of budgets and contracts, and the management of banking activities and adherence to procurement procedures.
• Broad-based exposure and implementation of policies and procedures
• Good supervisory and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to liaise effectively with Senior Management and other staff.

Skills and other core competences

• Ability to travel nationally up to 50%.
• Ability to think globally whilst taking into account the constraints of working at grass root levels.
• Excellent oral and presentation skills with small and large audiences. Confidence in handling prominent gatherings, media and events.
• Strong communication and financial management skills.
• An in-depth understanding of Kenya’s social, economic and political issues and cultural norms.

Interested candidates should e-mail their CV’s and motivation letters to recruitment@hfhkenya.or.ke. 

Closing date for applications is 12th May 2012 at 5pm. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.