National Housing Corporation Hiring Clerk of Works! 12 positions

National Housing Corporation (NHC)

Who we are

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 National Housing Corporation (NHC) has its origin in 1953 when the Colonial Government of Kenya created a Central Housing Board through the Housing Ordinance. The Board was the principal medium through which the colonial Government could promote the development of houses for Africans.

In 1959, the Board’s activities were extended beyond the promotion of African housing in order to cater for Europeans and Asians. In 1965, the Board decided to undertake direct construction of dwelling in areas where Local Authorities were unable or unwilling to do so. In the same year through an amendment of Housing Ordinance of 1953, National Housing Corporation (NHC) was established thereby replacing the Central Housing Board.

Clerk of Works (12 positions)

Job Specification:

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail assisting in:

• Supervise construction works on NHC projects as assigned by the Project Manager/his representative, ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Work with the contractor to ensure a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by enforcing safe site procedures as directed by the Project Manager/Clerk of Works.
• Ensure a safe and conducive work environment in compliance with relevant laws.
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating site personnel, supervising subcontractors, resolving design problems, and implementing any change orders.
• Coordinate and attend site meetings and prepare briefs to the Project Manager/his representative on site progress.
• Maintain registers of daily material usage.
• Prepare daily and weekly contractor progress reports as guided by the Project Manager.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Project Manager/his representative.

Person Specification:

For appointments to this position, a candidate must have:

• A Diploma in Building/Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building Engineering, Structural Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• At least two (2) years’ experience in a similar role on a busy construction site.
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively.
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience managing projects through the full life cycle, including progress reporting.
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills; highly resourceful.
• Proficiency in English and Kiswahili (written and spoken).

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Supervisory skills.
• Customer focus.
• Report and minute writing skills.

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