Habitat for Humanity International Senior Director - Technical Assistance & Innovation Jobs in Kenya
About the Role
Reports to the Managing Director, MicroBuild Initiative Impact & Innovation Hub.
Responsible for the design, coordination, delivery, quality assurance and performance management of all technical assistance delivered through the Hub.
Ensures the capacity-building needs of MicroBuild Fund 2 investees are effectively met through housing readiness assessments, product development support and other institutional strengthening initiatives.
Acts as the primary operational link between the Hub and Habitat's Housing Finance Systems (HFS) team within the Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter (TCIS).
Ensures technical assistance activities contribute to stronger institutional performance, achievement of Fund objectives and fulfillment of Habitat's commitments.
Works closely with leadership, technical specialists, consultants and external partners to ensure measurable results, institutional learning and scalable market impact.
Oversees and coordinates approximately 15–30 technical assistance engagements annually.
Supports the design and implementation of technical assistance innovation pilots that improve efficiency, effectiveness and impact across housing finance markets.
Position follows a hybrid work arrangement and requires up to 40% international travel.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Assistance Strategy, Delivery & Portfolio Management (40%)
Develop and implement the Hub's technical assistance strategy, methodologies and tools.
Manage the overall technical assistance portfolio and annual work plan.
Align technical assistance priorities with annual Fund pipeline plans and emerging institutional needs.
Participate in annual and periodic pipeline planning discussions with key stakeholders.
Oversee the full lifecycle of technical assistance engagements, from design through implementation and close-out.
Manage technical assistance budgets, timelines, risks, resources and performance expectations.
Ensure efficient allocation of technical resources across institutions and markets.
Monitor portfolio performance and recommend adjustments based on lessons learned and evolving priorities.
Consultant & Partner Management (20%)
Build and manage a network of consultants, advisors and implementation partners.
Coordinate internal and external technical resources to ensure high-quality service delivery.
Support development of scopes of work, procurement processes and engagement strategies.
Oversee consultant performance and quality of deliverables.
Support contracting, budgeting and resource planning for technical assistance initiatives.
Facilitate transfer of lessons learned from Fund-supported institutions into broader housing finance programs and initiatives.
Learning & Knowledge Management (15%)
Drive continuous improvement of technical assistance and innovation approaches through implementation evidence, stakeholder feedback and lessons learned.
Contribute to annual housing finance analyses and learning products.
Support evaluation and documentation of innovative approaches and solutions.
Provide technical expertise to joint innovation and market development initiatives.
Support development
of learning papers, case studies, toolkits, conference presentations and thought leadership materials.
Promote application of lessons learned across the technical assistance portfolio.
Impact Measurement & Reporting (15%)
Work closely with the Research and Learning (MEARL) Manager to establish and monitor technical assistance performance indicators.
Track institutional, portfolio-level and market-level outcomes resulting from technical assistance activities.
Evaluate effectiveness, scalability and impact of technical assistance and innovation interventions.
Contribute to annual reporting and Fund reporting requirements.
Provide analysis on service effectiveness, institutional outcomes, portfolio trends and lessons learned.
Support evidence-based decision-making regarding future technical assistance priorities and investments.
Contribute information for Board reports, annual reports, stakeholder communications and Fund reporting requirements.
Innovation Catalyst (10%)
Collaborate with TCIS and stakeholders to design and implement housing finance innovation pilots.
Partner with financial institutions, external organizations and HFHI stakeholders to develop solutions addressing emerging market opportunities.
Coordinate engagement with external partners supporting innovation initiatives and pilot implementation.
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, International Development, Public Policy, Housing or a related field.
Minimum twelve (12) years of progressively responsible experience providing technical assistance and capacity-building support to financial institutions in emerging and developing markets.
Demonstrated expertise in institutional capacity assessments, housing finance strengthening, lending operations improvement and product development.
Experience building and managing relationships with financial institutions across multiple regions.
Experience working in developing and emerging economies with diverse stakeholders and cultures.
Proven track record managing multi-country technical assistance portfolios, including strategy, budgeting, implementation oversight, quality assurance and performance management.
Experience working directly with financial institutions to identify gaps and implement operational, financial, product and risk management improvements.
Experience facilitating collaboration across cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, compliance, communications, monitoring and evaluation, and program functions.
How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; Habitat for Humanity International Senior Director - Technical Assistance & Innovation Jobs in Kenya
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