Manager, Construction Information Management Systems - NCA

The National Construction Authority (NCA) is a regulatory State Corporation mandated to regulate, streamline and build capacity in the construction industry for sustainable socio-economic development.

The Authority is seeking to fill the position of a .

Manager, Construction Information Management SystemsJob Grade NCA 3

1 Post

Ref: NCA24/2026/2

The successful candidate must be dynamic, self-driven and results-oriented professionals with a high degree of integrity in order to achieve our corporate objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

Coordinating the development, implementing and reviewing ICT policies, strategies, frameworks, work plans, legislations, guidelines, procedures, regulations, norms, standards and programmes;

Spearheading development and maintenance of the systems infrastructure, define standards and protocol for data exchange, communications, software and

interconnection of Authority’s information systems;

Advising management on institutionalization of effective ICT governance structures;

Coordinating acquisition, installation, configuration and maintenance of Authority’s network and communication infrastructure;

Spearheading provision of specifications and standards in the procurement of ICT software, hardware and equipment;

Coordinating the design and implementation of security systems to secure Authority’s ICT Assets and systems (Firewall, Antivirus, CCTV, Uninterruptible Power Systems);

Spearheading the development implementation and review of ICT business disaster recovery strategy;

Ensuring establishment and implementation of ICT quality control standards and security systems;

Coordinating the implementation of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) guidelines in the Authority;

Spearheading the development of service level agreements (SLAs) on implementation and maintenance of ICT solutions;

Coordinating development and implementation of LAN and WAN;

Facilitating the development, design and implementation of new ICT applications;

Overseeing web search and provision of digital resources for the Authority;

Coordinating customer satisfaction survey on services offered by the department;

Coordinating preparation and implementation of business continuity plan for the department;

Ensuring the implementation of reports on the use and disclosure of information and protection of personal data to the Commission on Administrative Justice in line with the Access to Information Act, 2016;

Facilitating stakeholders’ awareness of the right to protection of personal data;

Ensuring the availability and stability of internet links and liaising with the Internet Service provider to ensure uninterrupted service;

Advising on mitigating measures for addressing risks in the department;

Ensuring business continuity plans are developed and operational for the department;

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;

Spearheading the development and implementation of the department’s strategic plans, budgets and performance contract; and

Managing, mentoring, coaching and developing staff in the department.

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 in the grade of Assistant Manager, Construction Information Management Systems or in a comparable position and organization;

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Communication and Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Technology, Mathematics and Computing, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Security and Forensics, Applied Computing, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Communication and Technology, Computer Science, Information Science, Business Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

At least one Information Technology management certification CompTIA Project+, ITIL, CAPM, CGEIT, CSM, or other equivalent qualifications;

At least two (2) certifications from a relevant professional body in any of the following: - CCNP, CDCP, CCNA Cloud, CCNA Industrial/loT, CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, Security+, N+, A+ OCA, CISSP, Linux+, Network+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), CISA, CDPSE, CISM, CGEIT or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

At least one information Security certification CISA, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, GSEC, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead implementer or Lead auditor or other equivalent qualifications;

PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent Project Management Certification;

Membership and registration to relevant professional body;

Certificate in leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

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 to construction information management systems function.

Tenure of Office: Appointment to this position will be on permanent terms.

Remuneration: Attractive remuneration will be paid for all the positions.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their applications through the authority’s recruitment portal https://recruitment.nca.go.ke AND send electronically duly signed application letter and detailed curriculum vitae ONLY to recruitment@nca.go.ke.

Applications to be addressed to:

The Executive Director

National Construction Authority

P.O Box 21046-00100 Nairobi.

Applications should be received no later than 23rd November 2026 by 5:00pm.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The successful candidate will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya by submitting compliance certificates as follows;

Certificate of Good Conduct from Director of Criminal Investigation;

Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board;

Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority;

Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and

Clearance from an approved Credit Reference Bureau.

National Construction Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to diversity and gender equality.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

All data collected from applicants in this exercise will be used for the intended purpose only.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qs. Susan Rutto

Ag. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / REGISTRAR OF CONTRACTORS

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