Head, Project Management and Investments

About the role

KCB Group is looking for an accomplished Head, Project Management and Investments to lead its real estate and affordable housing development agenda. The role manages, advances, designs and implements the bank's housing and real estate strategy, secures long-term funding for the mortgage portfolio and mitigates liquidity risk. It also leads the fundraising, project management, valuation and technical support functions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute funding and investment strategies for the mortgage portfolio, including REITs, bonds, blended finance, tenant purchase schemes and security-based lending structures.
• Lead capital raising initiatives and build strategic funding partnerships.
• Drive affordable housing financing and delivery solutions across public and private sector developments.
• Structure, evaluate and monitor real estate investments and projects, ensuring commercial viability and risk management.
• Manage a portfolio of projects, covering planning, execution, monitoring, reporting and stakeholder management.
• Monitor housing market trends, policy developments and emerging opportunities.
• Lead technical teams in project management, valuation, construction and real estate advisory services.
• Develop policies, frameworks and risk management strategies for housing and property investments.
• Build relationships with government agencies, county governments, investors and development partners.
• Advise senior management on housing development, real estate investment and funding strategies.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, quantity surveying, building economics, construction management or a related field; a Master's degree is an added advantage.
• Professional certification in project management, real estate finance, sustainability/green finance, fundraising or capital raising.
• Minimum 8 years' relevant experience, including at least 5 years in affordable housing, real estate development, project management, housing finance or investment management.
• Proven experience in capital raising, transaction structuring, real estate funding or development finance.
• Demonstrated success in portfolio management, business development and leading multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of affordable housing programmes, housing finance, real estate markets and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Kenyan housing sector, including its market, economic, social and demographic trends.
• Excellent analytical, stakeholder management, communication and strategic leadership skills.
• Strategic and commercial mindset, strong leadership and project and portfolio management skills.