Manager, Construction Development and Coordination (Accreditation and Certification) – NCA – 1 Post
National Construction Authority · Nairobi · Onsite
Job Description
The National Construction Authority (NCA) is a regulatory State Corporation mandated to regulate, streamline and build capacity in the construction industry for sustainable socioeconomic development. The Authority is seeking to recruit a Manager, Construction Development and Coordination (Accreditation and Certification).
This is a middle‑level management role responsible for coordinating the accreditation and certification of skilled construction workers and construction site supervisors. Successful candidates must be dynamic, self‑driven, and results‑oriented professionals with a high degree of integrity.
Job Reference: NCA03/2026/3
Job Grade: NCA 3
Tenure: The advertisement does not explicitly state the tenure for this position. Candidates are advised to confirm with the Authority; however, comparable manager roles at NCA 3 level (e.g., Field Services, National Construction Fund) are offered on permanent terms.
🔧 Responsibilities
Coordinating development, implementation and review of policies, strategies, legislations, guidelines, frameworks, norms, regulations, plans, standards and programmes 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.
Managing, mentoring, coaching and developing staff.
📋 Requirements for Appointment
Work experience: Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of an Assistant Manager, Construction Development and Coordination or in a comparable position and organisation.
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying – from a recognised institution.
Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Business Administration, Project Planning and Management – from a recognised institution.
Professional membership (in good standing) with any of: Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK), Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK), Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).
Professional registration with any of: Board of Registration of Architects & Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS), Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
Valid professional practising license.
Certificate in leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results.
Exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to NCA’s mandate.
💼 What Is Offered
Attractive remuneration package (commensurate with Job Grade NCA 3).
Opportunity to lead the national accreditation and certification framework for construction workers and site supervisors.
Tenure details are not specified in the original advert; interested applicants may confirm with the Authority. (Comparable NCA 3 roles are typically on permanent terms.)
Appointed candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (see below).
📬 How to Apply
Deadline for applications: 2nd June 2026 by 5:00pm (East African Time).
Application process (two steps – both required):
Submit through the NCA recruitment portal:
https://recruitment.nca.go.keSend electronically a duly signed application letter and detailed curriculum vitae ONLY to:
recruitment@nca.go.ke
*Subject line must include the Job Reference (NCA03/2026/3) and position title: Manager, Accreditation and Certification.*
Address applications to:
The Executive Director
National Construction Authority
P.O Box 21046-00100
Nairobi
Important notes:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
The National Construction Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to diversity and gender equality.
Chapter Six compliance certificates (required upon appointment):
Certificate of Good Conduct – Director of Criminal Investigation
Clearance Certificate – Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Tax Compliance Certificate – Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Clearance – Ethics and Anti‑Corruption Commission (EACC)
Clearance – an approved Credit Reference Bureau
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LIKELY QUESTIONS - How does your 15+ years of experience prepare you to lead national accreditation and certification of skilled construction workers and site supervisors at NCA? - Describe your experience developing or reviewing policies, standards, regulations, or frameworks in a regulated construction or built-environment context. - What approach would you use to design and maintain fair, transparent, and defensible evaluation criteria for accrediting workers and supervisors? - How have you handled assessment and approval of applications in a way that balances compliance, efficiency, and stakeholder trust? - This role includes advising on fees and charges related to accreditation. How would you develop a fee framework that is sustainable, lawful, and acceptable to stakeholders? - Tell us about a time you led stakeholder engagement across regulators, professional bodies, training institutions, contractors, and industry practitioners. - What risks do you see in a national accreditation and certification function, and how would you mitigate them while ensuring business continuity? - How have you led teams through process improvement or Business Process Re-engineering, and what measurable results did you achieve? BEHAVIOURAL QUESTIONS - Tell us about a time you had to introduce a new policy or framework that faced resistance from stakeholders. Model approach: Situation: A new compliance or accreditation framework was needed, but industry players feared added cost and bureaucracy. Task: Align stakeholders, preserve policy intent, and secure adoption. Action: Mapped stakeholders, consulted early, benchmarked best practice, incorporated valid feedback, clarified legal basis, piloted implementation, and trained users. Result: Framework adopted with reduced resistance, improved compliance, and stronger stakeholder confidence. - Describe a time you identified a serious operational or integrity risk in a certification or approval process. Model approach: Situation: There was a weakness such as inconsistent assessments, possible conflict of interest, or document verification gaps. Task: Contain the risk and strengthen controls without disrupting service delivery. Action: Conducted risk review, tightened SOPs, separated duties, introduced verification checkpoints, escalated where necessary, and monitored compliance. Result: Reduced exposure, improved audit readiness, and restored confidence in the process. - Give an example of when you mentored or turned around an underperforming team. Model approach: Situation: A team had backlogs, unclear roles, or low morale affecting service standards. Task: Improve output, capability, and accountability. Action: Set clear KPIs, clarified roles, coached individuals, addressed skill gaps, instituted review meetings, and recognized progress. Result: Better turnaround times, stronger ownership, and improved team performance. - Tell us about a time you improved a business process in your department. Model approach: Situation: A manual or fragmented accreditation process caused delays, complaints, or weak traceability. Task: Re-engineer the process for efficiency and control. Action: Mapped current process, removed bottlenecks, digitized steps where possible, standardized templates, set service timelines, and tracked metrics. Result: Faster processing, fewer errors, improved transparency, and better stakeholder satisfaction. SMART QUESTIONS TO ASK - What are the top three priorities for the person in this role within the first 6 to 12 months? - How mature is the current accreditation and certification framework, and where does the Authority see the biggest gaps or reform opportunities? - How does this department collaborate with professional bodies, training institutions, county governments, and other regulators in implementation? - What performance metrics will define success for this role, especially around service delivery, compliance, stakeholder confidence, and process improvement? - What level of authority and support will this manager have to implement BPR, strengthen controls, and address policy or operational risks? RED FLAGS TO WATCH FOR - Unclear success measures, vague reporting lines, or no concrete priorities for the role in the first year. - Signs of political interference, weak process integrity, or lack of commitment to transparent and merit-based accreditation decisions. - Chronic under-resourcing, heavy manual processes, or resistance to change without a realistic plan to support transformation.
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