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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.

Assistant Manager, Legal Services Grade C4

REF NCA 07/2022/1

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Corporation Secretary and Head of Legal Services.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail to: -

  • Coordinate preparation of Board agendand papers by appropriate departments;
  • Initiate formulation and implementation of policies, strategies and procedures;
  • Coordinate preparation of annual reports of the Authority;
  • Maintain effective liaison with advocates for legal opinions, agreements and legal documentation;
  • Arrange Board and Committee meetings and communicate resolutions of the Board to the appropriate departments for timely action;
  • Liaise with the Authority’s panel of Advocates and the Attorney General’s Office on litigation review;
  • Review periodic reports and ensure compliance with local, regional and international instruments;
  • Keep custody of the Seal of the Authority, Board & Board Committees documents, original contracts, agreements and any other documents of the Authority;
  • Keep and manage records of the Board & Board Committees, original contracts, agreements and documents
  • of the Authority (Custodian);
  • Interpret legal legislation pertaining to sector regulations, rules, guidelines and protect legal interests of the Authority;
  • Draft contract agreements, securities and advise management on various legal and statutory matters affecting the Authority;
  • Draft, review, negotiate and advice the appropriate departments within the Authority on all contracts and agreements to be entered into between the Authority and external parties;
  • Manage legal correspondence from external and internal users;
  • Initiate and guide conduct of legal and policy research in areas affecting the Authority;
  • Attend court on behalf of the Authority as need may be;
  • Follow-up and manage court matters;
  • Write and interpret legal opinions and contracts; and
  • Draw terms of engagement with private legal firms.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this position, an officer must have: -

  • minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which must be in supervisory role in comparable organization.
  • Bachelor of Laws (LL. degree from recognized institution;
  • Masters degree in Law or its equivalent from recognized institution;
  • Admission to the Bar as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
  • Postgraduate Diplomin Law from the KenySchool of Law;
  • Membership with the Law Society of Kenya;
  • Current Advocate Practicing Certificate;
  • Registered as Certified Public Secretary (;
  • Member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Keny(ICPS in good standing;
  • Attended Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from recognized institution; and
  • Proficiency in computer applications

 

Assistant Manager, Strategy and Planning Grade C4

REF: NCA 07/2022/2

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Manager Planning, Quality Assurance and Risk Coordination.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail to: -

  • Carry out regular performance appraisal of the Authority's activities and programs and to prepare advisory reports;
  • Initiate formulation and implementation of policies, strategies and procedures;
  • Initiate development of work plans, procurement plans and budget for the department;
  • Consolidate and evaluate reports prepared at lower levels for submission to head of department;
  • Provide leadership in monitoring and review of Authority's strategic planning process;
  • Provide leadership in implementation of the Authority's strategic plan;
  • Provide leadership in monitoring and evaluation of the Authority's perfomance management system including performance contracting services;
  • Liaise with Finance and Accounts department for provision on key projects in the strategic plan;
  • Carry out regular performance appraisal of the Authority's activities and programs; and prepare advisory reports;
  • Liaise with Heads of Department to ensure development, cascading and implementation of work plans;
  • Build capacity to develop,coordinate and implement work plans; and
  • Supervise and appraise staff working under him/her.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this position, an officer must have: -

  • A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which must be in a supervisory role in a comparable organization.
  • Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Statistics, Finance and Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited institution;
  • Masters degree in Economics, Business Administration, Strategic Management or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited institution;
  • Attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Certificate in project management lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
  • Proficiency in computer applications

 

Assistant Manager, Corporate Communications Grade C4

REF: NCA 07/2022/3

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail to: -

  • Initiate formulation and implementation of corporate communications policies, strategies and procedures;
  • Initiate development of work plans, procurement plans and budget for the department;
  • Gather information on programs, significant events in a specific areas and the impact on customers;
  • Initiate the development of communications and media strategy;
  • Write and edit articles on various topical issues for release to the public
  • Initiate organization of events with both internal and external stakeholders; and
  • Initiate the development of the Authority's publications.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this position, an officer must have: -

  • A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which must be in a supervisory role in a comparable organization.
  • Bachelors degree in either Media Studies, Journalism, Mass Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Graphic Design, Advertising or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized and accredited institution OR Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences and a post graduate diploma in either Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized and accredited institution;
  • Attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Membership to Public Relations Society of Kenya or any other relevant and recognized processional body; and
  • Proficiency in computer applications.
 

Method of Application

Interested and qualified individuals who meet the requirements as indicated above are required to submit their application by downloading and completing an NCA.R.F.1 Form (https://nca.go.ke/download/55/careers/5164/nca-r-f-1.pdf) and submit to the undersigned by email humanresources@nca.go.ke or drop it at the 9th Floor, KCB Towers, UpperHill not later than 5.00pm on Friday 19th August, 2022.

All applicants will be required to avail original and copies of the application letter, updated Curriculum Vitae (CV); certified copies of the relevant academic and professional certificates; national identity card. Each applicant must also include details of their email address, mobile telephone number, current employer and remuneration as well as names and contacts of three (3) referees familiar with the applicant’s professional background and experiences. Selected candidates will be expected to provide; valid clearance certificates from KRA; HELB; EACC; Credit Reference Bureau and Kenya Police as per chapter six of the Constitution. 


Job Info
Job Category: Several Jobs in one Advert jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 19 August 2022  
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 10-08-2022
No of Jobs: 3
Start Publishing: 10-08-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-08-2065
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