Projects Officer at Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re)

Projects Officer at Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re) – Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re) Kenya Job Details

About the Role

Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re) is recruiting a Projects Officer for a full-time position based in Kenya. This role sits at the centre of the organisation’s capital and infrastructure project delivery, overseeing planning, execution, and benefits realisation across all phases. The Projects Officer ensures projects meet governance standards, financial controls, quality benchmarks, and completion timelines while managing stakeholder coordination across technical teams, contractors, and the Board.

Project Management jobs in Kenya require professionals who can balance strategic oversight with hands-on delivery. In this position, you will manage projects across Kenya Re’s operations in Kenya, Zambia, Uganda, and West Africa, working with building maintenance teams, external contractors, and internal departments to guarantee successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and refine project governance policies, guidelines, and frameworks to ensure consistent and effective management across the organisation.
• Review budget proposals and business cases for all capital and ad hoc projects prior to Board submission, assessing financial viability and alignment with corporate strategy.
• Monitor project phases continuously to confirm milestones, budgets, and quality standards are achieved on schedule and within approved parameters.
• Prepare and validate project specifications, tender documents, procurement contracts, and service agreements to protect corporate interests.
• Coordinate the formal handover of completed deliverables to relevant business units and maintain an organised project knowledge database for institutional learning.
• Conduct post-project reviews to evaluate benefits realisation and document lessons learned for future reference.
• Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams, contractors, management, and the Board, supplying regular progress updates and professional advice.
• Oversee building maintenance technicians, construction teams, and contractors across the corporation’s properties, and process related documentation including feasibility studies, payment certificates, and audit reports.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline from an accredited institution; a Master’s Degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Professional certification in Project Management such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 Practitioner; Change Management certification is advantageous.
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant work experience in project management, ideally within construction, real estate, or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated proficiency with project management software and tools.
• Proven experience in quality assurance and contract management will strengthen your application.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills, coupled with meticulous attention to detail.
• Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya regarding leadership and integrity standards.

What to Expect

• You will work in a structured governance environment where project compliance, cost discipline, and quality assurance are non-negotiable priorities.
• Regular interaction with senior management and Board-level stakeholders, requiring clear communication and professional presentation of project status and risks.
• Responsibility for multi-site project portfolios across East and West Africa, demanding organisational capability and attention to regional operational differences.
• This Projects Officer at Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re) position in Kenya is open to qualified candidates. Click Apply below to submit your application.

Method of Application

Some of these positions will be on either fixed term contract or permanent and pensionable terms of employment, in accordance with the provisions of the Corporation’s Human Resource Policy and Procedures Manual and as indicated in the schedule above.

The detailed job specifications, job descriptions, requirements for appointment, and instructions on how to apply can be accessed on the Kenya Re website under the Careers section. Applicants should indicate their current or most recent salary in their CV, as well as whether they are persons living with a disability (PLWD). They should submit, by email, their CV, credentials, and cover letter (as attachments), quoting the position applied for and outlining how they meet the requirements for the position, addressed to:

The Human Resource Manager
Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited
P. O Box 30271, 00100 GPO
NAIROBI
E-mail: [email protected].
Closing Date: 29th June 2026