National Housing Corporation (NHC) Entry Level Positions Location: Nairobi
Overview Posted: 7 hours ago
Experience: Not Specified
Education Level: Diploma
Specialism: Architecture, Building, Design, Construction, Estate/Property Management, Real Estate
Deadline: Monday, July 22, 2024
Vacancy Description
The National Housing Corporation (NHC) is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament, Cap. 117, tasked with implementing government housing policies and programs. NHC is seeking motivated and results-driven individuals to join their team as Estates Assistants.
Estates Assistant – NHC/75/2024
NHC Job Grade: 9
Job Specification:
Responsibilities at this level include:
- Implementing estates management policies, strategies, procedures, and standards/guidelines in line with the Corporation’s key corporate objectives
- Administering lease and tenant purchase agreements 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
- Addressing tenants’ problems, welfare, and disputes
- Conducting pre-occupancy education for tenants/purchasers of NHC estates
- Undertaking repairs and maintenance of Corporation property
- Conducting inspections and preparing and implementing maintenance schedules
- Preparing, collecting, and accounting for service charges
- Administering service contracts for common services such as security, cleaning, and garbage collection
- Ensuring 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)
- Conducting feasibility studies, property market surveys/studies, and/or supervising valuation/feasibility studies/exercises
- Collaborating with relevant directorates in preparing “cost-in-use” reports to determine the use of materials in construction works
- Supporting user requirement surveys in relation to accommodation, type, material use, ease of maintenance, and life cycle costs, and forwarding findings to the design team
- Conducting periodic rental assessments/surveys
- Supporting the process of title acquisition of property ownership documents
- Supporting the preparation and updating of the Corporation’s asset register
- Ensuring compliance with occupational safety and health regulations and guidelines
Person Specification:
- Diploma in Estates Management, Building Construction, Real Estate Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
- Proficiency in computer applications
- Fulfills the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
Skills and Competencies:
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Supervisory skills
- Customer focus
Terms of Service and Remuneration
Positions in Grades 4 to 12 are permanent and pensionable. Successful candidates will receive a competitive remuneration package in line with the Corporation’s Salary Structure.
Application Guidelines
Submit your applications including:
- Cover letter
- Copy of National Identity Card
- Certified copies of certificates and testimonials
- Detailed CV indicating current position, qualifications, working experience, names of three referees (professional), current remuneration, and daytime telephone numbers
Include required professional certificates, membership certificates, and other specified requirements for the role.
Address to:
The Managing Director/CEO
National Housing Corporation (NHC)
P.O. Box 30257-0010,
NAIROBI
Deadline: Applications must reach the Corporation by July 22, 2024, no later than 5:00 PM (East African Time).
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
NHC is committed to fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities, and providing equal employment opportunities. Persons with disabilities, the marginalized, and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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