The National Construction Authority (NCA) is a government organisation which regulates, streamlines and builds capacity in the construction industry. The origins of a regulatory body for the construction industry begin as far back as post-independence Kenya.Duties and responsibilities will entail: Coordinating the development, implementation and review of policies, strategies, legislations, guidelines, frameworks, norms, regulations, plans, standards, systems  procedures, manuals and programmes on field services; Spearheading inspection of construction works; Coordinating provision of one stop shop for all services offered in the construction industry to all clients and stakeholders; Spearheading registration of all projects and payments of construction levies; Ensuring implementation of standards for the design, construction, operation, inspection and maintenance of construction works;  Coordinating enforcement of the Building Code;   Ensuring that all projects are duly registered and the necessary construction levies are paid; Evaluating and recommending applications for registration and categorization of contractors;  Evaluating applications for accreditation of skilled construction workers and site supervisors; Promoting establishment or expansion of companies, corporations or other bodies to carry on any activities related to construction either under the control or partial  control of the Authority or independently; Facilitating Continuous Professional Development (CPD) of contractors and  Continuous Technical Development (CTD) for skilled construction workers and site supervisors;  Spearheading implementation of standards for infrastructure services, works and disaster management at a construction site;  Spearheading implementation of standards for the safety and security of the users and occupants of a building; Promoting preventative safety culture through the national Occupational Safety and Health awards system, training and awareness creation programs on occupational safety and health in the Authority; Ensuring regulation of contractors’ professional undertakings; Providing consultancy and advisory services with respect to field services; Coordinating the development of lists for skilled construction workers and construction site supervisors; Promoting utilization of local content in the development of construction industry; Coordinating the development of training programmes for public and private accredited training centres for skilled construction workers and construction sitesupervisors; Ensuring quality assurance in the construction industry;Coordinating field services;  Advising on mitigating measures for addressing risks; Ensuring business continuity plans are developed and operational; Initiating and implementing Business Process Re-engineering (BPR); Facilitating stakeholder engagement and fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship; Ensuring prudent of resources; and Managing, mentoring, coaching and developing staff in the department. Requirements for appointment. For appointment, a candidate must have:  Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years’ work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of an Assistant Manager, Construction Development  and Coordination or in a comparable position and organization. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, recognized institution; Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Business Administration, Project  Planning and Management from a recognized institution; Membership to any of the following: Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK), Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK), Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK), in good standing; Registration as a professional to any of the following regulatory bodies: Board of  Registration of Architects & Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS), Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK);  Valid professional practicing license;  Certificate in leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;  Proficiency in computer applications. Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results; and Exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to NCA’s mandate