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Senior Research Officer at National Housing Corporation

4 months ago

Nairobi, Kenya National Housing Corporation (NHC) Full time

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.

NHC/64/2024
Job Specification:
Duties and responsibilities will entail; ( HOUSING RESEARCH)

Collecting information for the development of research and innovation strategy/protocols/guidelines
Drafting relevant research proposals
Facilitating the research process
Collecting data for various research /surveys and studies.
Drafting reports and research findings
Preparing and monitoring the implementation of Research and Innovation strategy and other initiatives
Carrying out data analysis for various researches
Drafting Innovation reports
Developing new ideas, techniques, methodologies, approaches, practices and procedures in data analysis
Assisting in preparing large datasets for public access

Person Specification:
For appointment to this grade, a person must have:

At least four (4) years relevant work experience;
Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Graduate member of a recognized professional body and in good standing;
Registered with relevant professional regulatory body;
Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) 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;