Senior Architect at National Housing Corporation (NHC)

Re No: NHC/65/2024

NHC Job Grade: 6

Job Specification:

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:

1. Initiating formulation, implementation, monitoring and review of procedures and standards for undertaking architectural designs and construction work;
2. Providing information for feasibility study and planning for housing projects;
3. Preparing architectural designs, specifications and drawings;
4. Obtaining County and statutory approvals for architectural designs and drawings;
5. Reviewing tender and contract documentation for architectural and building aspects;
6. Participation in evaluation of contractual claims;
7. Participating in procurement processes for housing projects;
8. Undertaking monitoring and evaluation of housing projects;
9. Supervision of construction of housing projects to ensure quality and adherence to specifications;
10. Preparation of requisite documents for obtaining certificate of occupation;
11. Participation in research on housing and architectural designs, technology and materials;
12. Training of students and guiding interns attached to Architectural Department;

Person Specification:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

1. At least four (4) years relevant work experience;
2. Bachelors Degree in Architecture or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
3. Graduate member of the Architectural Association of Kenya (A.A.K) or any other recognized professional body in good standing;
4. Registered as a Graduate Architect by the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS);
5. Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
6. Proficiency in computer applications; and
7. Fulfills the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution.

Skills and Competencies:

1. Interpersonal skills;
2. Communication skills;
3. Ability to work independently and in a team;
4. Ability to plan and prioritize tasks;
5. Ability to meet deadlines;
6. Ability to supervise others;
7. Problem solving skills;
8. Analytical skills;
9. Customer focus;
10. Decision making skills;
11. Report/Minute writing skills;