At a glance
Manager-level role at NCA heading the accreditation and certification of Kenya's construction workers and supervisors. Requires a Masters in Engineering/Architecture/QS/Construction Management/BA/PPM, a Bachelors in Engineering/Architecture/QS, 15 years' experience (3 at Assistant Manager level), mandatory leadership course, and dual professional body requirements — membership in AAK/IQSK/IEK AND registration with BORAQS/EBK. Permanent appointment — a stable senior role for experienced construction professionals.
About
The National Construction Authority (NCA) is Kenya's construction industry regulator. The Manager, Accreditation and Certification leads the department responsible for developing evaluation criteria, processing applications, and coordinating the accreditation and certification of skilled construction workers and site supervisors.
Key Responsibilities
•Coordinating development, implementation and review of policies, strategies and frameworks on accreditation and certification
•Providing consultancy and advisory services in regards to accreditation and certification
•Spearheading development 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 determination of fees and charges relating to accreditation
•Advising on mitigating measures for addressing risks and ensuring business continuity plans are operational
•Initiating and implementing Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) in the department
•Managing, mentoring, coaching and developing staff
Requirements
✓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
✓Exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to NCA's mandate
How to Apply
Submit application through the NCA recruitment portal at https://recruitment.nca.go.ke AND send electronically duly signed application letter and detailed CV ONLY to recruitment@nca.go.ke with the reference number and position applied for as subject. Address to: The Executive Director, National Construction Authority, P.O Box 21046-00100 Nairobi. Applications must be received no later than 9th June 2026 by 5:00pm.