Principal Administration Officer

4 days ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya National Housing Corporation Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

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 Corporation Board of Directors consists of the Principal Secretary State Department of Housing and Urban Development, Cabinet Secretary National Treasury and others appointed by the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development.

JOB SUMMARY

Person Specification:For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -At least eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) must have been in a supervisory role;Bachelors Degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Sociology, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;Masters degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Management, Fleet Management, Public Administration, Political Science or any other related and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.Membership to relevant professional body where applicable;Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; andFulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate Development, implementation, monitoring and reviewing of administrative policies, procedures, strategies and programs;Coordinate transport services including repair, maintenance, insurance and licensing of vehicles;Coordinate provision of Security services and ensure safety of persons, property and the work-place environment.Coordinating registries, mail delivery and courier servicesEnsuring maintenance office equipment, facilities and assets; andGenerating reports on operations, maintenance and utilization of equipment.Carrying out grounds maintenance and custodial services.Ensure effective records management and archiving in NHCReviewing and approving reports on operations, maintenance and utilization

REQUIRED SKILLS

Reporting, Accounting, Office administration, management, CPA certification

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree



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