Head – Project Management and Investments

<p style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong><u>&nbsp;Head, Project Management &amp; Investments: &nbsp;</u></strong></span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>Shape the Future of Affordable Housing and Real Estate Investment</strong></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Head, Project Management &amp; Investments to lead the Bank's real estate and affordable housing development agenda. The role is responsible for managing, advancing, designing, implementing, and providing technical support for the Bank's housing and real estate development strategy, while driving initiatives that facilitate long-term funding for the mortgage portfolio and mitigate liquidity risk.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">The successful candidate will develop innovative investment and funding models, secure sustainable funding lines for the mortgage book, and lead strategic capital raising initiatives. In addition, the role provides leadership to the fundraising, project management, valuation, and technical support functions, ensuring successful delivery of housing and real estate projects while positioning the Bank as a leading player in Kenya's housing and real estate ecosystem.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong><u>Key Responsibilities:</u></strong></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 112%; margin: 0cm 19.85pt 0.7pt 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 112%;">&nbsp;</span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Develop and execute funding and investment strategies for the mortgage portfolio, including REITs, bonds, blended finance, tenant purchase schemes, security-based lending structures, and other innovative financing models.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Lead capital raising initiatives and establish strategic funding partnerships to support sustainable growth of the mortgage business.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Drive the development and implementation of affordable housing financing and delivery solutions across public and private sector developments.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Structure, evaluate, and monitor real estate investments and development projects, ensuring commercial viability and effective risk management.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Manage a portfolio of projects, providing leadership in project planning, execution, monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder management.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Monitor housing market trends, policy developments, and emerging opportunities to inform business strategy and investment decisions.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Provide leadership to multidisciplinary technical teams responsible for project management, valuation, construction, and real estate advisory services.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Develop and implement policies, frameworks, and risk management strategies that support housing and property-related investments.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Build and maintain strategic relationships with government agencies, county governments, investors, development partners, and other key stakeholders within the housing ecosystem.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Provide expert advice and strategic insights to senior management on housing development, real estate investment, funding strategies, and market opportunities.</span></span></li></ul><p style="line-height: 115%;">&nbsp;</p><p style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong><u>Qualifications &amp; Experience</u></strong></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>Education &amp; Professional Qualifications</strong></span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Quantity Surveying, Building Economics, Construction Management, or a related field from a recognized university.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Professional certification in Project Management, Real Estate Finance, Sustainability/Green Finance, Fundraising, Capital Raising, or a related discipline.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Master’s Degree (MBA, MSc, MA, or equivalent) will be an added advantage.</span></span></li></ul><p style="line-height: 115%;">&nbsp;</p><p style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>Experience</strong></span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Minimum of <strong>8 years’ relevant experience</strong>, including at least <strong>5 years</strong> in affordable housing, real estate development, project management, housing finance, investment management, or a related field.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Proven experience in capital raising, transaction structuring, real estate funding, or development finance.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Demonstrated success in portfolio management, business development, and leading multidisciplinary teams.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Strong understanding of affordable housing programmes, housing finance, real estate markets, and relevant regulatory frameworks.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Demonstrated knowledge of the Kenyan housing sector, including market, economic, social, and demographic trends.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 115%;"><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Excellent analytical, stakeholder management, communication, and strategic leadership skills.</span></span></p><p>&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>Key Competencies</strong></span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Strategic and commercial mindset.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Strong leadership and people management capability.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Excellent project and portfolio management skills.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Innovative problem-solving and solution design.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Strong financial, investment, and analytical capability.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Ability to build and manage high-level partnerships and stakeholder relationships.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 115%;"><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Results-oriented with high levels of integrity and professionalism.</span></span></p><p>&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">If you are passionate about transforming housing finance, driving innovative real estate investments, and delivering impactful development projects, we invite you to apply for this exciting leadership opportunity.</span></span></p>