Assistant Manager, Interior Design at

2 months ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, 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/55/2024

Job Specification:

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:
Participating in formulation and implementation of interior design policies, strategies, procedures, and standards for undertaking design for construction works;
Coordinating interior design operations;
Advising on interior design matters;
Participating in feasibility study and planning for housing projects;
Preparing and approving interior designs, drawings, and specifications;
Reviewing interior design contracts specifications for approval;
Monitoring and supervising interior design projects to ensure quality, timeliness, cost, and specification;
Certifying completed works in interior design;
Liaising with necessary agencies/authorities for inspections and approvals;
Preparing and implementing Interior Design Section's performance contracts;
Collecting, maintaining, and managing of interior design data;
Training and development of departmental staff;
Developing a comprehensive system of monitoring and evaluation of interior design programs and projects.
Reviewing of Interior designs, specifications and drawings done by other staff in the Section;
Review of tender documentation in liaison with Engineers and Quantity Surveyors;
Oversee supervision of interior design projects and to ensure quality and specification;
Reviews evaluation of contractual claims;
Representing Interior Design Section and participating in technical, planning and marketing committees in the Corporation;
Participating in research and development on housing & built environment designs, technology and materials.

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

At least ten (10) years relevant work experience, four (4) of which should have been in a supervisory role;
Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
Master's degree in Interior Design or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
Corporate Member of the Architectural Association of Kenya (A.A.K) or any other recognized professional body in good standing;
Registered by the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS) as a Professional Architect;
Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer applications; and
Fulfills the requirements 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;

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