Clerk of Works

Description

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

nhc
National Housing Corporation

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The National Housing Corporation (NHC) is a statutory body established under the Housing Act (Cap. 117). Its primary mandate is to play a key role in the implementation of the Government’s Housing Policies and Programmes.

The Corporation is seeking to recruit results-driven and highly motivated individuals to fill the following position:
Position: Clerk of Works
Ref: NHC/COW/06/20
Vacancies: 12 Posts

a) Job Specifications
- 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.

b) Person Specifications
- 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 or 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 team skills; highly resourceful.
• Proficiency in English and Kiswahili (written and spoken).

c) Skills & Competencies
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Supervisory skills.
- Customer focus.
- Report and minute writing skills.

d) Terms of Service
- Consolidated Salary: Kshs. 60,000 per month
- Place of Work: Any project site within Kenya
- Terms of Service: Contract
- Period: Duration of the assigned project, but not less than (6) months.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified persons are requested to submit their applications by sending:
- An application letter.
- A Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials.

Applications should be sent online via careers.nhckenya.go.ke

The application must be submitted on or before Monday 21st October 2025 at 5:00 p.m (EAT) and addressed to:
The Managing Director/CEO
National Housing Corporation (NHC)
P.O. Box 30257 – 00100
NAIROBI, KENYA

*Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
*Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a background check.
*NHC is an equal opportunity employer. Women, persons with disabilities, the marginalized, and minorities are encouraged to apply.