Principal Interior Designer at National Housing Corporation (NHC)

NHC/59/2024

Job Specification:

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:

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

Person Specification:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• At least eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in a supervisory role;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Interior Design or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Corporate Member of the Architectural Association of Kenya or any other recognized professional body in good standing;
• Registered by the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS) as Professional Architect;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfills the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution.

Skills and Competencies:

• Interpersonal skills;
• Communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• Ability to plan and prioritize tasks;
• Ability to meet deadlines;
• Ability to supervise others;
• Problem solving skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Customer focus;
• Decision making skills;
• Report/Minute writing skills;