Principal Interior Designer - NHC/59/2024

Job Specification:

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:

1. Carrying out implementation, monitoring and periodic review of procedures and standards for undertaking interior design and construction work;
2. Ensuring proper custody of interior design procedures and manuals;
3. Carrying out quality assurance and offer guidance to other interior designers on interior design works;
4. Coordinating, supervising and reviewing of work done by other interior designers to the level of Senior Interior Designer;
5. Participating in feasibility study and planning for interior design projects;
6. Reviewing of interior designs, specifications and drawings done by external consultants contracted by NHC;
7. Reviewing of tender documentation interior designs;
8. Participating in evaluation of contractual claims;
9. Liaising with necessary agencies/authorities for inspections and approvals of interior designs aspects;
10. Participating in procurement processes for housing projects;
11. Undertaking monitoring and evaluation of interior designs projects;
12. Supervising interior design projects to ensure quality and adherence to specifications;
13. Undertaking stakeholder engagement for interior design projects and matters;
14. Preparing material schedules and Labour costs for maintenance works in liaison with Estates Department;
15. Representing Interior Design Section and participating in technical, planning and marketing committees in the Corporation;
16. Participating in research on interior designs, technology and materials;
17. Participating in training of students and interns attached to Interior Design Section;

Person Specification:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

1. At least eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) 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 or any other recognized professional body in good standing;
5. Registered by the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS) as 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;