Executive Director
The National Construction Authority (NCA) is a state owned Agency established
under an Act of Parliament, the National Construction Act No 41 of 2011.
The
object for which the Authority is established is to oversee the construction
industry and coordinate its development.
About the Position
The Authority requires a dynamic, visionary and enterprising Executive Director
to provide leadership towards achieving its mission / vision in restoring
sanity in the construction industry.
Applications
are invited from suitably qualified Kenyan citizens for this position.
The Position:
Reporting directly to the Board, the principal responsibilities of the
Executive Director shall include:
- Assist
the Board in the implementation of the National Construction Act No 41 of
2012.
- Oversee
and supervise the day to day management and activities of the Authority.
- Providing
leadership in the development of long term strategy, business plans,
budgets, establishment of internal management systems and procedures as
well as monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.
- Fostering
a corporate culture that promotes ethical values and practices including
the maintenance of corporate governance and best practice.
- Advising
the Board on matters relating to the implementation of the Authority’s
business strategy opportunities and investments in the construction
industry.
- Ensuring
effective communication between the Board, Management and Staff.
- Maintaining
a conducive work environment for attracting, retaining a well-motivated
team of employees.
- Acting
as the principal spokesperson of the Authority and maintaining effective
communications and liaison with the stakeholders.
- Ensuring
continuous achievement of the Authority’s objectives, financial and
operational goals.
- Attending
to the human resource issues.
- Establishing
and maintaining collaboration with local and international partners.
- Ensuring
efficient and cost effective provision of appointed services to the
construction industry in compliance with and according to the laws of the
land.
- Any
other duties as directed by the Board.
Applicant’s
Profile
- Must
be a holder of a degree in Architecture, Quantity Surveying or Engineering
disciplines from a recognized University.
- Is
registered professional with valid current practicing certificate under
the relevant law for the time being in force.
- Should
have at least 10 years post registration experience in management position
in a private or public organization within the construction industry.
- Holders
of a post graduate qualification in a relevant field will have an added
advantage.
- Must
have all current professional and practical certificates.
- Must
demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of corporate governance
principles and procedures.
- Must
have and demonstrate strategic planning skills and ability to design long
term plans for the organization.
- The
ideal candidate shall be a team player, a person of high integrity and
strong character, energetic and willing to work long hours.
- Must
comply with chapter 6 and Article 10 of the constitution of Kenya.
- Must
demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities and capacity for effective
management of financial, physical and human resources.
- Must
demonstrate excellent communication and networking skills within the
construction locally and regionally.
- Must
demonstrate ability to manage a start-up organization with capacity for
quick exponential growth.
- Must
be fully computer literate.
Terms
and Conditions of Service
Duration of contract: The successful applicant will be appointed on a three (3)
year renewable contract depending on performance.
Package: The Executive Director is a public officer and shall serve on such
attractive terms and conditions as determined by the Board.
Integrity Clearance
In addition to the qualifications set above the applicant must further submit
the following clearances:
- Ethics
and Anticorruption commission (EACC)
- Kenya
Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Criminal
Investigation Department (CID)
- Director
of public Prosecution
- Higher
Education Loans Board
- Relevant
Professional Bodies
- Credit
Reference Bureau Africa Limited or Metropol Credit Reference Bureau
How
to Apply
- Interested
candidates are requested to apply, together with an updated curriculum
vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, copies of identity card,
email and telephone contacts together contacts of three (3) referees who
must be familiar with the candidates previous work experience
- Applications
sent by email shall be submitted in PDF format to the email
ncauthority@gmail.com. Hand delivered and courier delivered applications
shall be dropped in the National Construction Authority (NCA) applications
box located on the Second floor of Hill Plaza Building.
- Deadline
for submission is 17th September 2012 at 5.00pm.
Disqualification
Criteria
A person shall be disqualified if:
- He/she
is undischarged bankrupt
- Has
been convicted of a felony
- Removed
from public office for contravening the provisions of the constitution or
any other law
- Any
person who has been mentioned adversely in any report of by a commission
of inquiry or any parliamentary committee report.
- Any
person who canvass directly, indirectly, by proxy, by omission, by tribal
or clan whipping by pressure groups, by other associations in any other
way.
- Any
person who knowingly, willingly and bluntly lies, misrepresents, cheats
and fails to disclosure material facts.
Important
Notice:
Only shortlist candidates will be contacted for interviews
Applications and supporting documents shall be addressed to
The Chairperson
National Construction Authority
Hill Plaza, 1st Floor
P.O. Box 30743-00100 , NAIROBI
Email: ncauthority@gmail.com
9:14 AM
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