Habitat for Humanity International Managing Director - MicroBuild Impact & Innovation Hub Jobs in Kenya
About the Role
Lead the strategic growth, innovation and operational excellence of the MicroBuild Initiative, which expands access to affordable housing finance for underserved communities globally.
Provide executive oversight of product development, program management and innovation functions.
Establish strategic vision, priorities and governance frameworks to support impactful products, programs and investment initiatives.
Drive alignment between organizational objectives, market opportunities and mission-driven outcomes.
Lead execution of strategic objectives through resource alignment, cross-functional collaboration and operational effectiveness.
Deliver measurable social and financial impact while expanding access to housing finance solutions for low-income families.
Position follows a hybrid work arrangement and requires up to 40% international travel.
Key Responsibilities
Oversight of Hub Commitments & Support Services (25%)
Ensure quality delivery of all Hub commitments and agreed services.
Ensure Hub services evolve to meet changing Fund needs and strategic priorities.
Establish and maintain systems to track commitments, performance expectations, funding arrangements, governance decisions and stakeholder expectations.
Relationship Management & Fund Coordination (25%)
Serve as Habitat’s primary day-to-day counterpart to Symbiotics regarding Hub-supported activities and delivery of commitments to the MicroBuild Fund and MicroBuild Initiative.
Lead planning, coordination and implementation review discussions with Symbiotics.
Lead the annual pipeline planning process with Symbiotics in collaboration with relevant Housing Finance Solutions and TCIS leaders.
Coordinate technical expertise, staffing capacity, budget requirements and technical assistance resources to support pipeline needs.
Ensure effective coordination among the Fund, Hub, TCIS and Housing Finance Systems teams.
Identify emerging risks, opportunities and institutional support needs and facilitate timely decision-making.
Establish annual and quarterly planning processes with HFS leadership and facilitate technical collaboration and resource deployment.
Hub Governance, Compliance & Organizational Leadership (20%)
Lead overall management and performance of the Hub LLC.
Develop annual operating plans, budgets and strategic priorities.
Prepare Board materials, performance reports and strategic recommendations.
Ensure compliance with contractual, legal, operational, financial, governance and reporting requirements.
Lead staffing, organizational development and resource allocation processes.
Ensure robust risk management practices are established and maintained.
Operational Platform & Shared Services Leadership (15%)
Lead establishment and continuous improvement of the Hub’s operational platform.
Coordinate with Finance, Legal, Human Resources, Information Technology, Procurement, Compliance, Risk Management and Communications functions.
Establish and oversee service agreements between the Hub LLC and Habitat
support functions.
Ensure strong operational controls, governance procedures and compliance standards.
Impact Reporting, Learning & Performance Management (10%)
Oversee publication of annual reports and periodic reporting to the MicroBuild Fund.
Partner with the MEAL Manager and Head of Technical Assistance to establish impact measurement frameworks.
Present findings, recommendations and strategic insights to the Board and Fund stakeholders.
Ensure lessons learned inform Habitat’s broader housing finance programming and strategic priorities.
Risk Mitigation Facility Coordination (5%)
Serve as Habitat’s primary coordination point with Symbiotics regarding the Risk Mitigation Facility.
Monitor facility utilization, lessons learned and portfolio-level outcomes.
Ensure performance information contributes to organizational learning and decision-making.
Key Requirements
Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, International Development, Public Policy or a related field.
At least ten (10) to twelve (12) years of progressively responsible experience in impact investing, blended finance, affordable housing finance, international development finance or a related field.
Demonstrated experience leading complex global programs and investment initiatives.
Strong track record of partnering with legal, finance, compliance and program teams to deliver measurable social and financial impact.
Experience building strategic partnerships and managing diverse stakeholder relationships, particularly in emerging markets and international settings.
Proven people management experience, including leading, coaching and developing high-performing global teams.
Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, operational excellence and measurable impact within mission-driven organizations.
Strong understanding of investment management, technical assistance delivery, financial institution strengthening, portfolio performance monitoring and risk management.
Experience developing partnerships that generate both social impact and financial sustainability.
Ability to translate market opportunities into scalable products, programs and investment solutions.
Excellent communication, leadership and coalition-building skills.
How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; Habitat for Humanity International Managing Director - MicroBuild Impact & Innovation Hub Jobs in Kenya
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