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 development, implementation and review of policies, strategies, legislations, guidelines, frameworks, norms, regulations, plans, standards and programs on accreditation and certification; Providing consultancy and advisory services in regards to accreditation and certification;  Spearheading development, implementation and review of evaluation criteria for accreditation of skilled construction workers and site supervisors; Evaluating applications for accreditation of skilled construction workers and site supervisors;  Coordinating development, implementation and review of the criteria for determination of fees or any other applicable charges relating to accreditation; Coordinating accreditation and certification of skilled construction workers and construction site supervisors; Advising on mitigating measures for addressing risks; Ensuring business continuity plans are developed and operational;  Initiating and implementing Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) in the department; Facilitating stakeholder engagement and fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship; and Managing, mentoring, coaching and developing staff. 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. Tenure of office  Appointment to this position will be on permanent terms