Assistant Manager, Interior Design - NHC/55/2024

Job Specification:

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:

1. Participating in formulation and implementation of interior design policies, strategies, procedures, and standards for undertaking design for construction works;
2. Coordinating interior design operations;
3. Advising on interior design matters;
4. Participating in feasibility study and planning for housing projects;
5. Preparing and approving interior designs, drawings, and specifications;
6. Reviewing interior design contracts specifications for approval;
7. Monitoring and supervising interior design projects to ensure quality, timeliness, cost, and specification;
8. Certifying completed works in interior design;
9. Liaising with necessary agencies/authorities for inspections and approvals;
10. Preparing and implementing Interior Design Section’s performance contracts;
11. Collecting, maintaining, and managing of interior design data;
12. Training and development of departmental staff;
13. Developing a comprehensive system of monitoring and evaluation of interior design programs and projects.
14. Reviewing of Interior designs, specifications and drawings done by other staff in the Section;
15. Review of tender documentation in liaison with Engineers and Quantity Surveyors;
16. Oversee supervision of interior design projects and to ensure quality and specification;
17. Reviews evaluation of contractual claims;
18. Representing Interior Design Section and participating in technical, planning and marketing committees in the Corporation;
19. Participating in research and development on housing & built environment designs, technology and materials.

Person Specification:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

1. At least ten (10) years relevant work experience, four (4) of which should have been in a supervisory role;
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
3. Master’s degree in Interior Design or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
4. Corporate Member of the Architectural Association of Kenya (A.A.K) or any other recognized professional body in good standing;
5. Registered by the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS) as a Professional Architect;
6. Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from recognized institution;
7. Proficiency in computer applications; and
8. 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;