National Housing Corporation (NHC) is a statutory body constituted under the Housing Act Cap 1 17 Laws of Kenya.
The Corporation invites applications from suitably qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following positions:
Senior Artisan/Electrician:
REF NHC/SAE/O4/2OI3
Reporting to the Electrical Engineer the Senior Artisan/Electrician will be responsible for the following:
- Installation, testing, inspection and maintenance of electrical systems in all NHC premises.
- Diagnose malfunctioning electrical systems and components to locate causes of breakdowns and correct problems.
- Advising the Electrical Engineer on the status of all electrical equipments, systems and wiring.
- Routine servicing of the generator as per the maintenance manual.
- Preparation of electrical installation layout sketches and cost estimates for electrical wiring in conformance with relevant building codes.
- Responsible for follow up of electrical certification by external bodies like KPLC.
For appointment to this position the candidate must:
- Be in possession of a Diploma in Electrical Engineering (power option) or Technical II or final craft in Electrical Installation certificate from KNEC
- Possess O’level mean grade of D+
- Have nine (9) years experience in Electrical Installation and Maintenance with six (6) years experience after attaining craft III or Technician II or equivalent
- Be ¡n possession of a valid Electrician license from ERC
- Be computer literate and a team player
Human Resource Officer (Training & Development)
REF NHC/HRTD/O4/2OI3
The Human Resource Officer II will handle all aspects related to training and development including identifying training needs & designing appropriate training programmes, providing guidance on training and development matters, coordinating and providing logistics pertaining to facilitation of both external and internal training, coordination of industrial attachments and internship of students.
For appointment to this position the candidate must:
- Be in possession of a Bachelors of Arts degree or Business Administration from a recognized University.
- Possess a post graduate diploma in Human Resources Management or related equivalent.
- Possess six (6) years relevant experience ¡n the field of Human Resource training and development.
- Demonstrate proven experience in the area of Training and Development.
- Be a member of Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) or Kenya Institute of Management (KIM).
- Be a team player with good interpersonal skills.
- Be computer literate
Internal Auditor II
REF NHC/IA/O4/2OI3
Reporting to Head of Internal Audit, the Internal Auditor I will be responsible for undertaking Audit assignments which include auditing of annual/final accounts, undertaking systems audit and investigations, preparation of Management Audit reports & collation of Audit Queries among other duties.
For appointment to this position the candidate must:
- Be in possession of a Bachelor of Commerce or Business Administration degree from a recognized University
- Possess CPA (K) or ACCA Final from a recognized institution
- Possess Nine (9) years relevant experience in Audit/Accounting duties and responsibilities
- Be a registered accountant with 1CPAK or equivalent professional body for a minimum of six (6) years
- Be a team player and computer literate
Assistant Internal Auditor
REF NHC/AIA/O4/2OI3
The officer will be required to undertake a variety of auditing work which include involvement in audit of annual accounts, preparation of analytical audit observations and reports.
The officer may also be required to carry out a review of accounting processes, financial and budgetary systems audit under the guidance of a senior officer.
For appointment to this position the candidate must:
- Be in possession of a Bachelor of Commerce or Business Administration degree from a recognized University
- Possess CPA II or ACCA II from a recognized institution
- Possess three (3) years relevant experience in Audit/Accounting duties and responsibilities
- Be a team player and computer literate
The positions are on Permanent and Pensionable terms and the successful candidates will be subject to performance contracting.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications in confidence together with copies of detailed and up to date C certificates and testimonials indicating current and expected remuneration, and names of three referees to the following address:-
The Managing Director
National Housing Corporation
P.O. Box 30257 — 00100, Nairobi
Important: Applications should be in sealed envelopes with the position applied for and the reference number clearly indicated on the envelope.
Closing date is Friday, 10th May 2013 and only short listed candidates will be contacted.
“National Housing Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and persons with disability are encouraged to apply”