The Position:
Reporting to the Director Mortgage, the Head-Construction and Project Management will be responsible for the management and advancement of Banks real estate development strategy and implementation of affordable housing development projects.

Key Responsibilities:
Develop a thorough understanding of the housing market and housing needs in Kenya, track trends and key developments and identify issues and priorities for the Bank’s action and intervention. Maintain a detailed knowledge of demographic, economic and social changes in Kenya.
Lead on the development of a strong business approach to land and other assets for the development of housing and related schemes.
Have a comprehensive understanding of investment models for housing and develop innovative options for delivery of affordable housing.
Drive forward the development of an ambitious and innovative Affordable Housing Strategy in partnership with key partners to most effectively meet housing needs and bring benefit to the Bank.
Develop effective and dynamic relationship with key partnerships and other organizations to deliver new affordable housing. Maintain a high level strategic relationship with the Government, Counties and other organizations to assist with the delivery of KCB Housing Strategy.
Manage a portfolio of projects including development and maintaining the project timetables.
Lead and develop an effective, competent and highly motivated team through communication, performance management, development plans and reward/recognition practices.

The Person:
For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:
A bachelor’s degree in a Quantity Surveying, Building Economics, Construction Management or related degree from a recognized university.
An MBA, MA, or MSc from a recognized university
Professional Qualifications would be an added advantage.
At least 10 years’ experience in general banking with 4 years in Senior Management, which should include:
5 years’ experience in project management, including management and prioritizing of multiple tasks
Program management of affordable housing development, financing, feasibility analysis, real estate development.
Knowledge of business practices and finance methods, procedures, practices of housing development.
Demonstrates ability to analyze situations accurately and effective course of action.
A thorough knowledge of Mortgage Banking products and services, and extensive Banking Industry knowledge.
Excellent high quality interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with the ability to network and develop strong business relations
A good understanding of risk, credit policies and procedures.
Strong leadership skills with demonstrated competences in championing high performance management.
Excellent planning, organization, problem solving and analytical skills.

The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke
To be considered your application must be received by April 17, 2015.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
JOB REF: MORT 01/2015