23 Dec 2025

Submit CVs – New Recruitment at National Housing Corporation (NHC) – (9 Positions)

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Job Description

The National Housing Corporation (NHC) is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament Cap. 117. The primary mandate of NHC is to play a principal role in the implementation of the Government’s Housing Policies and Programmes. The National Housing Corporation (NHC) has its origin in 1953 when the Colonial Government of Kenya created a Centr…

Manager Project Management

Job Specification:

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail: –

  • Managing contractors’ overall performance on site and ensures that contractors adhere to statutory requirements and safety standards
  • Supervising and inspects all work done by the contractor against specifications;
  • Identifying design shortfalls and proposes corrective action
  • Verifying quality of delivered material as per specification and ensures site stores are erected and managed as per specification
  • Witnessing all relevant tests carried out by contractors on behalf of the project & contracts team or scheme managers
  • Documenting and distributing Quality Assurance reports as per Quality Control Plan
  • Verifying all physical work done by contractor as per contract and invoice documentation
  • Verifying all installed material as per Bill of Material and as built drawing
  • Determining material wastage and taking corrective action where necessary
  • Verifying surplus material and ensuring proper documentation and storage
  • Identifying cost of non-conformance, proposing solutions and distributes to all relevant parties
  • Investigating all compensation events and ensures timely submission;
  • Identifying all resource shortfalls to ensure successful project completion
  • Facilitating all final inspections as well as the take-over and hand-over of all new assets
  • Keeping and maintaining an up-to-date local site register and log books at all times
  • Provide feedback on project related aspects to the project engineers, scheme managers or consultant.

Person Specification:

For appointment to this grade, a person must have: –

  • Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in an Assistant Manager Construction Management or a comparable position;
  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Building Engineering, Quantity Survey, Construction Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Master’s degree in civil engineering, Building Engineering, Quantity Survey, Construction Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Member of either the Institute of Engineers/Quantity Surveyors/Architects/Land Surveyors or any other recognized professional body;
  • Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Leadership and managerial skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Communication and reporting skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Ethical skills
  • Team Management
  • Analytical Skills
  • Strategic thinking

 

Assistant Manager Construction Management

Job Specification:

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail: –

  • Managing contractors’ overall performance on site and ensures that contractors adhere to statutory requirements and safety standards
  • Supervising and inspects all work done by the contractor against specifications;
  • Identifying design shortfalls and proposes corrective action
  • Verifying quality of delivered material as per specification and ensures site stores are erected and managed as per specification
  • Witnessing all relevant tests carried out by contractors on behalf of the project & contracts team or scheme managers
  • Documenting and distributing Quality Assurance reports as per Quality Control Plan
  • Verifying all physical work done by contractor as per contract and invoice documentation
  • Verifying all installed material as per Bill of Material and as built drawing
  • Determining material wastage and taking corrective action where necessary
  • Verifying surplus material and ensuring proper documentation and storage
  • Identifying cost of non-conformance, proposing solutions and distributes to all relevant parties
  • Investigating all compensation events and ensures timely submission;
  • Identifying all resource shortfalls to ensure successful project completion
  • Facilitating all final inspections as well as the take-over and hand-over of all new assets
  • Keeping and maintaining an up-to-date local site register and log books at all times
  • Provide feedback on project related aspects to the project engineers, scheme managers or consultant.

Person Specification:

For appointment to this grade, a person must have: –

  • Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a Principal Construction Management or Comparable position;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Building Engineering, Quantity Survey, Construction Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Building Engineering, Quantity Survey, Construction Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Member of either the Institute of Engineers/Quantity Surveyors/Architects/Land Surveyors or any other recognized professional body;
  • Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Leadership and managerial skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Communication and reporting skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Ethical skills
  • Team Management
  • Analytical Skills
  • Strategic thinking

 

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Specification:

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail: –

  • Initiating formulation, implementation, monitoring and review of procedures and standards for undertaking engineering design and implementation of work;
  • Participating in feasibility study and planning for housing and infrastructure projects;
  • Preparing engineering designs, specifications and drawings;
  • Seeking and obtaining County and statutory approvals for engineering designs and drawings;
  • Preparing tender and contract documentation for engineering aspects;
  • Liaising with Architects in preparation of layout plans
  • Participating in evaluation of contractual claims;
  • Liaising with necessary agencies/authorities for inspections and approvals engineering aspects;
  • Undertaking monitoring and evaluation of infrastructure projects;
  • Supervising construction of housing and infrastructure projects to ensure quality and specification with respect to engineering aspects;
  • Undertaking stakeholder engagement for infrastructure projects and matters;
  • Mapping out and initiating collaboration with project enablers such as utility and service providers;
  • Carrying out Appraisal and Certification of completed engineering works and issue necessary certificates;
  • Preparing documents required to seek and obtain certificate of occupation;
  • Keeping custody of all project designs, drawings and standard operation manuals;
  • Participating in research on housing and infrastructure designs, engineering technology and materials;
  • Ensuring proper custody of all project designs, drawings and standard operation manuals;

Person Specification:

For appointment to this grade, a person must have: –

  • Cumulative service period of six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Engineer I or in a comparable position;
  • Bachelors Degree in Civil/Structural/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Graduate Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (I.E.K) or any other recognized professional body in good standing;
  • Registered by the Engineers Board of Kenya (E.B.K) as Graduate Engineer;
  • Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (I.E.K) or any other recognized professional body in good standing and where applicable;
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Leadership and managerial skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Communication and reporting skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Ethical skills
  • Team Management

 

Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Specification:

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail: –

  • Initiating formulation, implementation, monitoring and review of procedures and standards for undertaking engineering design and implementation of work;
  • Participating in feasibility study and planning for housing and infrastructure projects;
  • Preparing engineering designs, specifications and drawings;
  • Seeking and obtaining County and statutory approvals for engineering designs and drawings;
  • Preparing tender and contract documentation for engineering aspects;
  • Liaising with Architects in preparation of layout plans
  • Participating in evaluation of contractual claims;
  • Liaising with necessary agencies/authorities for inspections and approvals engineering aspects;
  • Undertaking monitoring and evaluation of infrastructure projects;
  • Supervising construction of housing and infrastructure projects to ensure quality and specification with respect to engineering aspects;
  • Undertaking stakeholder engagement for infrastructure projects and matters;
  • Mapping out and initiating collaboration with project enablers such as utility and service providers;
  • Carrying out Appraisal and Certification of completed engineering works and issue necessary certificates;

Person Specification:

For appointment to this grade, a person must have: –

  • Cumulative service period of six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Engineer I or in a comparable position;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Graduate Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (I.E.K) or any other recognized professional body in good standing;
  • Registered by the Engineers Board of Kenya (E.B.K) as Graduate Engineer;
  • Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (I.E.K) or any other recognized professional body in good standing and where applicable;
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Leadership and managerial skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Communication and reporting skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Ethical skills
  • Team Management

 

Senior Land Surveyor

Job Specification:

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail: –

  • Directing and coordinating administrative and technical operations of the land survey section;
  • Supervising and coordinating staff working under him/her;
  • Preparing documentation to facilitate acquisition of land for project development;
  • Undertaking cadastral and sectional property surveys to facilitate acquisition of ownership documents for the completed units;
  • Carrying out Engineering surveys to inform designs and implementation of housing and infrastructure projects;
  • Undertaking re-establishment of land boundary beacons to facilitate implementation of projects;
  • Carrying out necessary surveys and prepare documentation to assist in resolution of land boundary disputes affecting NHC properties;
  • Keeping custody of survey equipment and ensuring they are calibrated to required standards; and
  • Keeping custody of survey records including maps, beacon certificates and reports of legal descriptions of surveys;

Person Specification:

For appointment to this grade, a person must have: –

  • Cumulative service period of six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Land Surveyor I or in a comparable position;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Land Survey, Geo-spatial Engineering, Geomatic Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Graduate Member of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (I.S.K) or any other recognized professional body in good standing;
  • Registered by the Land Surveyors Board (L.S.B) of Kenya as Approved Assistant Surveyor;
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Skills and Competencies:

  • Leadership and managerial skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Communication and reporting skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Ethical skills
  • Team Management

 

Marketing Manager

Job Specification:

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail: –

  • Developing and implementing Sales and Marketing policies, strategies, plans, manuals and programs;
  • Undertaking Sales and Marketing activities and campaigns;
  • Spearheading market research activities, surveys and studies;
  • Creating programs to enhance awareness on the organization’s products and services;
  • Establishing and developing relationships with relevant stakeholders to create opportunities for products and services;
  • Providing market information and customer feedback for development and improvement of products and services;
  • Managing customer relationships to ensure retention and loyalty;

Person Specification:

For appointment to this grade, a person must have: –

  • Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a management position;
  • Bachelor Degree in any of the following fields: Commerce (Marketing Option), Business Administration (Marketing Option), Marketing, Business Studies or equivalent from a recognized institution; OR Bachelor’s Degree with a Postgraduate diploma in Sales and Marketing from a recognized institution.
  • Master’s degree in marketing, Business Administration (Marketing Option) or equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Membership to relevant professional body where applicable;
  • Proficiency in computer application.
  • Shown merit and ability as indicated in work performance and results;

Skills and Competencies:

  • Leadership and managerial skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Communication and reporting skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Ethical skills
  • Team Management
  • Analytical Skills
  • Strategic thinking

 

Principal Estates Officer

Job Specification:

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail: –

  • Implementing and reviewing Estates management policies, strategies, procedure and standards/guidelines in line with the Corporation’s key corporate objectives;
  • In liaison with head of legal services, preparing necessary lease and conveyancing documents and agreements.
  • Negotiating and administering lease and tenant purchase agreements as per the Corporation’s policies and guidelines
  • Collecting rent and tenant purchase loan repayments.
  • Assessing rent levels for approval and carrying out rent reviews of all Corporation property.
  • Attending to tenants’ problems, welfare and disputes;
  • Undertaking pre-occupancy education of tenants/purchasers of NHC Estates.
  • Undertaking repairs and maintenance of Corporation property;
  • Carrying out inspections, preparing and implementing maintenance schedules;
  • Preparing, collecting and accounting for service charge;
  • Undertaking service charge administration.
  • Administering Service Contract for common services such as security, cleaning and garbage collection, among others.
  • Facilitating the prompt payment of statutory payments (land rates, land rents) and utility bills (water and electricity).
  • Supporting Corporation Estates management related litigation processes.
  • Letting and selling new and old Estates (both residential and commercial).
  • Carrying out feasibility studies, property market survey/studies and/or supervise valuation/feasibility studies/exercises.
  • Liaising with relevant Directorate in preparing “cost-in-use” reports annually to determine use of materials in construction works.
  • Liaising with relevant Directorate in undertaking user requirement surveys in relation to accommodation, type, material use, ease of maintenance and life cycle costs and forward findings to the design team.
  • Carrying out periodic rental assessments/surveys, open market valuations for book and insurance purposes, sales etc.
  • Supporting the process of title acquisition of property ownership documents.
  • Advising on appropriateness and pricing for land to be acquired for projects.
  • Reviewing rental yield annually.
  • Supporting the preparation and updating the Corporation’s asset register.
  • Ensuring compliance with occupational safety and health safety regulations and guidelines;

Person Specification:

For appointment to this grade, a person must have: –

  • Cumulative service period of nine (9) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Senior Estates Officer or in a comparable position;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Land economics, Real Estate Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Registration by Valuers Registration Board, Estates Agency Registration Board with valid practicing Certificate;
  • Member of the Institution of Surveyor of Kenya or any other recognized professional body;
  • Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from recognized institution;
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Leadership and managerial skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Communication and reporting skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Ethical skills
  • Team Management
  • Analytical Skills
  • Strategic thinking

 

Estates Officer II/I (Property Management) NHC Grade 8/7

Job Specification:

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail: –

  • Implementing Estates management policies, strategies, procedure and standards/guidelines in line with the Corporation’s key corporate objectives;
  • In liaison with head of legal services, preparing necessary lease and conveyancing documents and agreements.
  • Negotiating and administering lease and tenant purchase agreements as per the Corporation’s policies and guidelines
  • Collecting rent and tenant purchase loan repayments.
  • Assessing rent levels for approval and carrying out rent reviews of all Corporation property.
  • Attending to tenants’ problems, welfare and disputes;
  • Undertaking pre-occupancy education of tenants/purchasers of NHC Estates.
  • Undertaking repairs and maintenance of Corporation property;
  • Carrying out inspections, preparing and implementing maintenance schedules;
  • Preparing, collecting and accounting for service charge;
  • Undertaking service charge administration
  • Administering Service Contract for common services such as security, cleaning and garbage collection, among others.
  • Facilitating the prompt payment of statutory payments (land rates, land rents) and utility bills (water and electricity).
  • Supporting Corporation Estates management related litigation processes.
  • Letting and selling new and old Estates (both residential and commercial).
  • Carrying out feasibility studies, property market survey/studies and/or supervise valuation/feasibility studies/exercises.
  • Liaising with relevant Directorate in preparing “cost-in-use” reports annually to determine use of materials in construction works.
  • Liaising with relevant Directorate in undertaking user requirement surveys in relation to accommodation, type, material use, ease of maintenance and life cycle costs and forward findings to the design team.
  • Carrying out periodic rental assessments/surveys, open market valuations for book and insurance purposes, sales etc.
  • Supporting the process of title acquisition of property ownership documents.
  • Advising on appropriateness and pricing for land to be acquired for projects.
  • Reviewing rental yield annually.
  • Supporting the preparation and updating the Corporation’s asset register.
  • Ensuring compliance with occupational safety and health safety regulations and guidelines;

Person Specification:

For appointment to this grade, a person must have: –

  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Land economics, Real Estate Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Proficiency in computer applications;

Skills and Competencies:

  • Leadership and managerial skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Communication and reporting skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Ethical skills
  • Team Management

 

Estates Officer II/I (Valuation & Estates Agency) NHC Grade 8/7

Job Specification:

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail: –

  • Implementing and review policies, strategies procedures and guidelines on valuation & agency.
  • Undertaking marketing, letting and sell new and old Estates (both residential and commercial).
  • Undertaking on-boarding of tenants and purchasers as per the procedure
  • Providing secretarial services to the House Sale and Letting Committee.
  • Carrying out property market survey/studies and/or supervise valuation exercises.
  • Carrying out periodic rental assessments/surveys, open market valuations to determine the Corporation’s land and housing units;
  • Reviewing rental yield annually.
  • Maintaining valuation, documentation, reports and journals;

Person Specification:

For appointment to this grade, a person must have: –

  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Land economics, Real Estate Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Proficiency in computer applications;

Skills and Competencies:

  • Leadership and managerial skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Communication and reporting skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Ethical skills
  • Team Management


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