Habitat for Humanity International Hiring (July 2025); Open Jobs and How to Apply

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Overall Leadership on Resilient Housing, Climate Change, Disaster Recovery

• Lead habitability business development in Kenya, according to sector and country standards
• Provide strategic and operational leadership to projects on Resilient Housing, climate change and Housing Disaster Resilience and Recovery (HDRR)
• Ensure the efficient and effective professional functioning of the habitability projects and alignment with the strategic objectives of HFHK
• Promote innovative and quality housing solutions to accelerate housing access, ensuring programme’s cost effectiveness and sustainability
• Ensure the development, implementation, maintenance and regular updating of all the relevant related tools, systems, processes, procedures and techniques of construction in line with best practices
• Ensure that construction standards, regulations, legislative and statutory requirements of habitability are consistently met throughout the entire life cycle of construction projects (planning, designing, execution)
• Provide overall leadership to technical teams and facilitators involved in habitability related projects / programmes under HFHK
• Build technical capacity and resources at HFHK in close coordination with the HR Department
• Enhance and maintain employee motivation and cultivate a culture of performance management
• Ensures that the performance of Habitability initiatives and projects are reviewed against their contribution to HFHK’s business

Management Of Projects on Resilient Housing, Climate Change, Disaster Recovery

• Support HFHK in designing, developing and delivering major donor proposals, reports, concept notes and other relevant documents
• Supports the partnerships team in mobilizing resources towards key activities/projects/programs for resilient housing, climate change and Housing Disaster Resilience and Recovery (HDRR)
• Lead and manage the total life cycle of habitability projects from conceptualisation to completion/closure – within budget, the requisite quality standards and on time
• Ensure that the entire life cycle of habitability projects are captured using relevant software, systems, and tools in line with best practice
• Oversee construction of structures and infrastructure projects on resilient housing and DR3 from conception to completion
• Ensure effective management and documentation of habitability project scope and escalation management
• Identify, monitor and control scope and prepare relevant documentation to support such change
• Ensure project and programme planning and preparation to make projects to be bankable and implementation ready.
• Coordinate short-to-long-term project pipeline planning and updating

Quality Assurance on Resilient Housing, Climate Change, Disaster Recovery

• Ensure understanding and adherence at all stages of HDRR project design, implementation and evaluation, the strategies, quality standards and policies related to HDRR (Pathways to Permanence, Core Humanitarian Standards, Sphere, Sendai Framework for Disaster Reduction)
• Conduct and supervise technical assessments and data analysis related to Habitability, considering Resilient Housing, climate change and disaster challenges
• Develop with the support of the MEAL team project Key Performance Indicators on Habitability, Resilient Housing, Climate Change Adaptation, Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Response projects
• Maintenance, and updating of credible and bankable project pipeline and adherence to quality assurance systems, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP) in line with relevant statutory, legislative
• Ensure that all Resilient Housing projects and infrastructure are managed within the required budgets and timelines from conception to completion
• Ensure construction within the Resilient Housing and Infrastructures projects are properly costed and budgeted based on project pipeline plan.
• Play a leading role in the procurement/adjudication/selection of construction-related service providers, as well as legal contract management
• Ensure that stakeholders such as suppliers and contractors adhere to contractual obligations and submit accurate and correct invoices and ensure that they are accompanied by the relevant evidential documentation
• As part of good project good practice, ensure that other quality assurance measures such as regular project meetings and site technical meetings are regularly convened and documented
• Develop, implement, maintain and update risk management and mitigation strategy and plan to ensure successful implementation of the social housing projects
• Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations and ensure strict adherence to project budgets

Engagement Of Stakeholders on Resilient Housing, Climate Change, Disaster Recovery

• Represents HFHK in meetings and events related to Resilient Housing, Climate Change Adaptation and Housing Disaster Resilience and Recovery (HDRR)
• Manage, measure, and monitor the performance of various external project stakeholders such as professionals, contractors, suppliers, etc in line with the requisite quality and service standards, protocols and service level agreements
• Establish and maintain good and amicable relations with all stakeholders
• Ensure that the person(s) responsible for stakeholder relations in the unit develops and maintains stakeholder strategy, plan and mapping which identifies all the relevant stakeholders and their respective “stake” or roles/responsibilities concerning construction projects
• Ensure that a stakeholder communications strategy and plan is developed and maintained for project (s) by the relevant person(s) in the unit
• Ensure projects are implemented as per the agreement with donors/funders, clients and approvals by the board – and in line with signed agreements/contracts

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Building Science e.g. Construction Management, Civil Engineering, architecture, Quality and Land Survey) or any other relevant field
• Master’s Degree related to Environment, Climate Change is also preferred
• Formal project management qualification and registration with the relevant professional entity would be a distinct added advantage
• A minimum of 8 years’ project experience on Resilient Housing, Climate Change adaptation and Housing Disaster Risk and Recovery (procedures, design, planning, implementation, budgeting, reporting, evaluation, and monitoring).
• Experience in planning and developing habitability projects in urban, peri-urban, and rural areas with a clear understanding on resilient housing, climate change Adaptation and Housing Disaster Risk and response
• Leadership experience in developing reconstruction projects related to habitability
• Project management experience, with the ability to implement projects within a budget and timeframe
• Experience negotiating with multiple donors, understanding their interests, requirements and how to meet them
• Demonstrable experience in managing and leading a team of technical staff
• Experience in managing multi-year projects and providing solutions to complex problems and contexts
• Implementing and managing quality assurance systems, procedures and policies based on best practice and applicable legislation

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Policy Analysis on Evidence That Increases Our Influence on Adequate Housing

• Analyze policies, strategies, regulations and institutions on adequate and affordable housing and recommend actions to promote adequate and affordable housing
• Analyze key international political and policy trends in areas related to HFHK’s work, with a specific focus on access to adequate and affordable housing
• Support with policy analysis at country level. Offer guidance; help locate expert advice (internal or external); assist in the collection of best practices and the promotion of successes.
• Leads the planning of research activities, based policy needs and executes research tasks as determined in collaboration with other subject matter experts
• Ensure policy compliance of national advocacy programs, ensure quality management of national advocacy programs, and validate GMT reports.
• Liaise and coordinate with other subject matter experts in the organization and within the Habitat network to ensure policy and advocacy are mainstreamed across Habitat programs.
• Supports subject matters experts and project leads in power and access mapping (general housing and campaign-specific planning), mobilizes own network for getting opportunities for introductions with decision makers and provides input for preparation of meetings, participates as necessary
• Monitors trends and changes in housing policy and proposals of different stakeholders to ensure appropriate and timely reactions; contributes to the creation of policy on HHFK’s reactive advocacy engagement as well as corpus of basic statements and opinions on key issues

Advocacy Actions That Inspire Decisions on Adequate Housing

• Deliver clear advocacy strategies to influence decision-makers, the media, wider civil society and policy makers.
• Work with HFHK’s advocacy Teams to identify key advocacy opportunities, co-ordinate activities and to maximize positive impact.
• Provide overall leadership, vision, strategic direction and management of advocacy and ensure that advocacy is an integral part of HFHK’s Theory of Change and Business Strategy
• Contributes to development of proactive advocacy campaigns (research and knowledge generation and dissemination; development of advocacy proposal; networking and lobbying plan); explores funding options and contributes to creation of grant proposals as necessary
• Develop and update HFHK’s advocacy strategy, budget and implementation plan
• Contribute to HFHKs advocacy initiatives and campaigns outside in Kenya.
• Lead efforts related to capacity building of field advocacy staff and local partners as well as increased awareness and knowledge of other staff on advocacy issues
• Review and contribute to major grant proposals to ensure funding for advocacy initiatives
• Provide strategic guidance and advice to the advocacy team, by conceptualizing new campaigns initiatives
• Ensure advocacy coherence with global the level and reinforce strong and effective synergies between programmes and advocacy to maximize HFHK’s impact, especially ensuring evidence and best practice inform advocacy
• Lead on the development of relevant and realistic advocacy and related communications plans and coordinate their effective implementation

Collaborations That Accelerate Locally Led Priorities on Adequate Housing

• Convene and facilitate stakeholder meetings and support key events, with a particular focus on engaging and collaborating with local partners
• Support strategic relationships among relevant networks, decision makers, experts, allies, partners, and other stakeholders
• Lead in the development of relationships and partnerships and represent the organization in key networks, ensuring that participation reflects the perspective of our field experience and key policy priorities
• Engage at high levels of government (national, county and local) and with other sector stakeholders on HFHK advocacy issues
• Make presentations and advocate for HFHK in parliamentary committees and other public platforms
• Build strong relationships with different organizations and civil society organizations on specific policy and advocacy initiatives
• Contribute to further developing the organization’s stakeholder engagement approach, including curation of management tools
• Position HFHK as the leading organization on social housing, aiming to achieve Sustainable Development Goals at the core of the advocacy work
• Develop and sustain strategic advocacy partnerships at the national level and maintain a database of advocacy experts contacts and possible alliances.
• Represent the HFHK at national level conferences and workshops as a speaker and expert.
• Contribute to design, planning and partnership coordination of Habitat-led events, workshops, and conferences.
• Contribute to advocacy and fund-raising efforts towards the Kenya
• Contribute to organizational communications regarding advocacy on a regular basi

Publications on Policy and Systems That Impact on Adequate Housing

• Work with other subject matter experts to coordinate external messaging on policy and advocacy to ensure consistency in HFHK’s communications and to maximize reach and impact
• Work with communications team to develop and contribute to press releases, media statements and reactive quotes, signing off content as appropriate
• Prepare information resources and briefing material on key policy issues e.g., reports and briefings for decision-makers, material for World Vision Ireland’s website, briefing documents for SMT
• Identify, develop and oversee operational and analytical research
• Work collaboratively with different teams to prepare HFHK’s knowledge products on advocacy and present, circulate or disseminate the same across various networks and channels
• Coordinate the publication and dissemination of results and ensure that research informs advocacy
• Write and publish opinion pieces on HFHK Advocacy position and develop knowledge materials for influencing.
• Coordinate the production of high-quality policy briefing papers, statements, external communications products and case studies to influence target audiences
• Develop briefing notes and position papers as requested for both internal and external use on key policy issues, and coordinate research initiatives as required
• Ensures HFHK generated knowledge is appropriately packaged, disseminated and covered in communication activities
• Work with the communication team to develop evidence-based documents for media work
• Drives knowledge and regularly updates on advocacy issues through consulting relevant literature and networks

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy, law, international development, communications or other related courses.
• Master’s degree is highly preferred.
• Additional education or certifications related to Policy and Advocacy

Experience:

• 8 years of related experience working in policy, advocacy and/or research in a multicultural environment; previous experience in policy analysis and development is essential.

The Strategic Communications Manager will lead the development and execution of integrated communication and marketing strategies aligned with Habitat for Humanity Kenya’s mission and goals. This role is responsible for enhancing brand visibility, managing internal and external communications, driving stakeholder engagement, and supporting fundraising and public relations efforts.

Working closely with the Senior Management Team and in collaboration with the Africa Area Office, the manager will ensure consistent messaging across platforms, oversee content creation, and identify high-impact channels and initiatives. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on implementation to advance Habitat for Humanity Kenya’s communications objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Communications Planning (20%)

• Develop and implement integrated communication strategies aligned with HFHK’s mission and strategic goals.
• Create annual communication plans and budgets to guide execution and measure impact.

Content Development & Brand Management (20%)

• Oversee the creation of compelling, audience-specific content across platforms (e.g., articles, social media, press releases, multimedia).
• Ensure brand consistency and adherence to HFHK and donor visibility guidelines.
• Manage website and social media presence to enhance engagement and reach.

Internal & External Communications (15%)

• Establish and manage communication protocols for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support media engagement, including preparing spokespeople and coordinating interviews.
• Develop messaging and tools for leadership and fundraising teams.

Program & Donor Communications Support (15%)

• Design and implement communication plans for donor-funded projects.
• Build capacity of program teams to document and share impact stories and case studies.
• Ensure alignment of communications with donor requirements and program objectives.

Stakeholder Engagement & Public Relations (20%)

• Strengthening HFHK’s public image through strategic PR, media relations, and storytelling.
• Collaborate with advocacy, fundraising, and partnerships teams to engage donors, government, and the public.
• Lead initiatives that increase visibility and support for HFHK’s work.

Capacity Building & Cross-Team Collaboration (10%)

• Train staff on communication tools, media engagement, and crisis communication.
• Embed with program teams to align messaging with strategic priorities.
• Coordinate with regional and global communications teams to ensure coherence and amplify impact.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 5 years in strategic communications, with a focus on managing multi-stakeholder projects and translating technical content for diverse audiences.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proven ability to develop and execute communication strategies and content across multiple platforms.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills tailored to community development and donor engagement.
• Experience managing content production, including visual assets, while maintaining brand standards.
• Excellent interpersonal, cross-cultural, and project management skills