Manager, Research and Innovation at National Housing Corporation (NHC)

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 C...

 

Manager, Research and Innovation

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience12 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldBuilding and Construction 

NHC/54/2024

Job Specification:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

  • Managing and directing research and innovation programs to meet Corporation’s needs and to capitalize on potential new products.
  • Developing research protocols/guidelines/frameworks
  • Preparing NHC Research and Innovation Strategy;
  • Mobilization of research funding and partnerships;
  • Planning and direct all aspects of an organization's research and innovation policies, objectives, and initiative;
  • Developing a framework for identification, evaluation, patenting, designing of prototypes and incubation of innovations;
  • Oversee coordination of linkage with industry for housing innovations deployment;
  • Driving innovation and new technologies for new products and production processes
  • Forging partnerships with relevant research institutions to support housing mandate.

Person Specification:

  • At least twelve (12) years relevant work experience five (5) of which should have been in a supervisory role;
  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Masters Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Member of a recognized professional body and in good standing;
  • Registered with relevant professional regulatory body;
  • Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and
  • Fulfilled the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Interpersonal skills;
  • Communication skills;
  • Ability to work independently and in a team;
  • Ability to plan and prioritize tasks;
  • Ability to meet deadlines;
  • Ability to supervise others;
  • Problem solving skills;
  • Analytical skills;
  • Customer focus;
  • Decision making skills;
  • Report/Minute writing skills;

Method of Application

Interested and qualified applicants are required to submit their applications ONLINE (No hard copy applications will be accepted) through the link provided in the Corporations website, www.nhckenya.go.ke. or careers.nhckekenya.go.ke

APPLICATIONS SHOULD REACH THE CORPORATION ON OR BEFORE 22nd JULY, 2024 LATEST 5.00
PM (EAST AFRICAN TIME).

Applications without the relevant qualifications attached will not be considered. Any form of canvassing
shall lead to automatic disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Managing Director /CEO

Interested and qualified? Go to National Housing Corporation (NHC) on careers.nhckenya.go.ke to apply

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