Head – Project Management and Investments
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KCB Bank Kenya is hiring a Head of Project Management and Investments to lead funding and investment strategies for its mortgage portfolio, including REITs, bonds, blended finance, and affordable housing financing. The role is based in Nairobi and requires a bachelor's degree plus an MBA/MSc/MA or professional certificate, with at least 8 years of relevant experience in finance, project management, or real estate.
- Senior leadership role driving mortgage portfolio funding and investment strategy
- Covers REITs, bonds, blended finance, and affordable housing financing
- Requires bachelor's degree plus MBA/MSc/MA or professional certificate
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience needed
- Based in Nairobi, Kenya
- Full-time position in finance and project management
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Kenya Commercial Bank Limited is registered as a non-operating holding company which started operations as a licensed banking institution with effect from January 1, 2016. The holding company oversees KCB Kenya - incorporated with effect from January 1, 2016 - and all KCB's regional units in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia and South Sudan. It als...
Head – Project Management and Investments
Job Type
Full Time
Qualification
BA/BSc/HND
,
MBA/MSc/MA
,
Professional Certificate
Experience
- 8 years
- Location
- Nairobi
- Job Field
- Finance / Accounting / Audit
- ,
- Project and Program Management
- Key
- Minimum of
- 8 years’ relevant
- , including at least
- 5 years
- in affordable housing, real estate development, project management, housing finance, investment management, or a related field.
- Proven
- in capital raising, transaction structuring, real estate funding, or development finance.
- Demonstrated success in portfolio management, business development, and leading multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong understanding of affordable housing programmes, housing finance, real estate markets, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Kenyan housing sector, including market, economic, social, and demographic trends.
- Excellent analytical, stakeholder management, communication, and strategic leadership skills.
- Key Competencies
- Strategic and commercial mindset.
- Strong leadership and people management capability.
- Excellent project and portfolio management skills.
- Innovative problem-solving and solution design.
- Strong financial, investment, and analytical capability.
- Ability to build and manage high-level partnerships and stakeholder relationships.
- Results-oriented with high levels of integrity and professionalism.
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- Method of Application
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Responsibilities
- 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.
- Lead capital raising initiatives and establish strategic funding partnerships to support sustainable growth of the mortgage business.
- Drive the development and implementation of affordable housing financing and delivery solutions across public and private sector developments.
- Structure, evaluate, and monitor real estate investments and development projects, ensuring commercial viability and effective risk management.
- Manage a portfolio of projects, providing leadership in project planning, execution, monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder management.
- Monitor housing market trends, policy developments, and emerging opportunities to inform business strategy and investment decisions.
- Provide leadership to multidisciplinary technical teams responsible for project management, valuation, construction, and real estate advisory services.
- Develop and implement policies, frameworks, and risk management strategies that support housing and property-related investments.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with government agencies, county governments, investors, development partners, and other key stakeholders within the housing ecosystem.
- Provide expert advice and strategic insights to senior management on housing development, real estate investment, funding strategies, and market opportunities.
- Qualifications &
Education
- & Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Quantity Surveying, Building Economics, Construction Management, or a related field from a recognized university.
- Professional certification in Project Management, Real Estate Finance, Sustainability/Green Finance, Fundraising, Capital Raising, or a related discipline.
- Master’s Degree (MBA, MSc, MA, or equivalent) will be an added advantage.