Principal Human Resource Management and Administration

The Affordable Housing Board (AHB) is seeking a Principal Human Resource Management and Administration professional to lead the development, implementation, and review of policies, strategies, and frameworks for the HR department. This role is central to managing the Board's human capital, ensuring ethical practices, and fostering a productive corporate culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Policy Development: Develop, implement, and review HR policies, strategies, work plans, and standards.
• Payroll & Benefits: Oversee payroll and salary administration, and process terminal benefits for staff separation.
• Staff Relations: Manage industrial relations issues and staff welfare programmes.
• Recruitment & Planning: Undertake recruitment, appointments, promotions, and advise on succession management.
• Performance Management: Institutionalize knowledge management and maintain the Board's Performance Appraisal System (PAS).
• Training & Development: Conduct Training Needs Assessments (TNA), coordinate staff development programmes, and evaluate training impact.
• HRIS Management: Maintain and update the human resource management information system and computerized records.
• Organizational Culture: Facilitate stakeholder engagement and promote ethical corporate practices.
• Strategic Planning: Develop departmental strategic plans, budgets, and performance contracts.
• Mentorship: Provide coaching and mentoring to departmental staff.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ work experience, with at least three (3) years at the grade of Senior Human Resource Management Officer or a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Human Resource Development, or an equivalent qualification.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Sociology, Business Administration, Public Administration, or Commerce plus a Diploma in Human Resource Management/Development.
• Completion of a management course lasting at least four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Certification from the Human Resource Management Professional Examination Board (HRMPEB) or Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP-K).
• Valid Practicing License and membership in good standing with the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) Kenya.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrated professional competence and results-driven performance.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should submit their applications via Email to vacancyahb@acal.co.ke. Applications must include a cover letter, copy of National ID, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, and a detailed CV indicating current position, qualifications, experience, names of three professional referees, current remuneration, and daytime telephone.

Address applications to: THE BOARD CHAIRMAN, AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD (AHB), P.O BOX 27521- 00100, NAIROBI.

Important Note: Applicants MUST quote the job reference “Chief Executive Officer- AHB Grade 1” and the subject of the email shall read “CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER”. Applications should be received by 10th March 2026, 5p.m E.A.T.