This position is responsible for the strategic planning, design,
monitoring, supporting implementation, and evaluation around Housing Support
Services (HSS).
S/he will be responsible for supporting the growth and
development of HSS initiatives with Financial Service Providers (FSPs);
monitoring and success of the HSS initiatives being implemented by the FSPs;
and building the capacity of NO and the FSPs with regards to all matters
relating to construction and the technical aspects of housing.
- Oversee the HSS
component of the project and provide guidance and advice to the NO and
FSPs on Housing Support Services strategies and issues.
- Significantly
contribute to the development of overall HSS (housing support services),
and construction design and technologies strategy with the FSPs.
- Gather relevant
information on housing, construction processes used, and conduct a
suitability and feasibility study of construction and shelter
improvements, in target geographic areas where the pilot projects with
FSPs will be implemented.
- Lead in the
design of new HSS initiatives, and tools for FSPs (which may include
assessing the suitability and feasibility of construction interventions;
advice to the appropriateness of materials and construction processes
used; advice on appropriateness of interventions with regards to
regulations etc.)
- Overall
responsibility for supporting the planning and implementation of HSS
initiatives, as determined by annual plans and agreements with FSPs.
- Work with the
HFM project manager to generate a cost recovery strategy for each HSS
developed with the FSPs.
- Leads analysis
and review of HSS initiatives with FSPs documenting best practices and
emerging lessons. Shares the learning and practices in appropriate forums
- Provides
appropriate HSS related learning interventions for National Office,
regional, and partner staff.
- Rising problems
around the implementation of HSS to the Housing Microfinance Project
Manager and National director/s
- Research and
develop innovative construction related products with the partners.
- Be a resource to
the NO, Area office and partners in general in the field of construction
technologies and methodologies.
- Train and build
the capacity of FSP, consultants and NO staff on HSS methodologies, tools,
and interventions as may be appropriate
- Network with
organizations and associations working in fields related to low-cost
housing;
- Participate in
research, policy development and design around low-income construction and
housing.
- Responsible for
collecting HSS related monitoring reports
- Coordinates the
reporting and in communicating on HSS initiatives to partners, other
stakeholders and /or donors external to the NO.
- As agreed with
his/her supervisor, participates in HSS regional COPs (communities of
practice), and other related task-teams.
Education:
- Minimum
Bachelor’s or similar Degree in housing or construction related field
(such as Architecture, Building Science, Engineering, Urban Planning, and
Construction Project Management).
- A minimum of 5
years’ experience in construction/housing industry.
Essential Competencies:
- Good
interpersonal skills, oral and written communication
- Strong computer
skills
- Fluency in
English and Kiswahili
- Ability to train
others
- Effective
coordinator and team leader
- Ability to
multi-task
- Ability to work
with other cultures and nationalities
- Ability to work
independently; and interdependently within a team, and with partners
Reporting:
This position reports to the Housing Microfinance Project
Manager - Kenya.
Interested candidates should e-mail their CV’s and motivation
letters to recruitment@hfhkenya.or.ke.
Closing date for applications is 30th July 2012 at 5pm.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
