Mhasibu Housing Operations Manager and Projects Management Officer Jobs in Kenya

Mhasibu Housing Company Limited (MHCL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mhasibu Sacco Society Limited (The Sacco) established in 2009 with the main purpose of providing affordable housing solutions to the members of the Sacco. 

Due its expanding business portfolio, the Company is seeking to identify committed and highly motivated persons looking to build successful careers in the under mentioned positions.
 

Operations Manager
 

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the successful candidate is expected to be in charge of the day to day operations of the company as directed by the Board.
 

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement appropriate strategies, plans and operational programmes for business growth, profitability and sustainability.
• Ensure the company complies with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide effective leadership, including handling of emerging challenges.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls that ensure the company’s financial health.
• Coordinate the preparation of accurate and reliable reports (financial, project, etc.).
• Coordinate the preparation of the company’s budget and its implementation.
• Arrange and facilitate meetings of the company and accurate recording of minutes.
• Identify and implement suitable training programmes for the company.
• Consolidate the company’s market position as a leading provider of affordable housing solutions.
• Create new markets and develop competitive products to grow the company to its full potential.
• Develop new business concepts and ideas.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• In possession of a first degree in business related course and an MBA coupled with a minimum of 2-years work experience in a similar position.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, make reliable and sound business decisions.
• Good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proven team member and leader.
• Demonstrate confidence in dealing with external bodies, including service providers, government agencies, local communities and other partners.
• Previous work experience in real estate and infrastructure development environment, and a professional qualification in accounting will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel and spend considerable amount of time outside the office, which may include locations outside the head office in Nairobi.

Projects Management Officer
 

Reporting to Operations Manager, the holder of this position shall be the technical resource charged with identifying and overseeing the successful implementations of the company projects.
 

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice which the company can rely on for decision-making.
• Identify potential risk factors in projects implementation.
• Work with various teams of service providers on the company’s projects.
• Assist the company in the pre-design and post design of its projects, including the preparation of monthly physical progress reports of the projects.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• In possession of a degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, building economics, surveying or related field with a minimum of 2-years in overseeing the construction of infrastructure projects.
• Experience in managing construction contracts and conducting inspections for building and infrastructure projects.
• Good communication skills and ability to cultivate constructive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including local communities, civil society and government officials.
• Ability to advice on the suitability, sufficiency, reliability and soundness of technical information.
• Experience in project management will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel and spend considerable amount of time outside the office, which may include locations outside the head office in Nairobi.

Interested and qualified candidates must submit their applications by Friday, 15th November 2013 addressed to:
 

The Chairman
Mhasibu Housing Company Limited
P.O. Box 31295 –00600
Nairobi
 

Or Email to: recruitmentmhcl@gmail.com
 

Mhasibu is an equal opportunity employer.