Physical Planning Director Job in Kenya

Physical Planning Director 

The Murang’a County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions:

Duties and responsibilities

  • Providing technical advice to the County on Physical planning matters;
  • Overseeing implementation of the physical development policies, guidelines, strategies and spatial plans;
  • Overseeing development of a framework for development of County infrastructure;
  • Coordinate site analysis;
  • Overseeing collection of geographic data for preparation, design and review of physical development plans;
  • Spearheading vetting and verification of physical development and building plans;

  • Regulate use of county land;
  • Overseeing implementation of development control and preservation orders;
  • Providing technical advice on matters concerning alienation and appropriate use of land such as change of use, extension of use, extension of lease, sub[1]division of land, and amalgamation of county land;
  • Managing and maintaining physical planning records and data banks;
  • Resolving conflicts arising from physical planning processes;
  • Initiating and facilitating research on urbanization strategies and policies and any other matter related to physical planning
  • Collaborating with other stakeholders and the National Lands Commission and National Government on matters related to physical planning;
  • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

  • Served in the grade of Deputy Director Physical Planning for a minimum period of three (3) years or in any comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Public Sector;
  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following discipline: Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Possession of a Master’s degree in any of the following discipline: Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be added advantage;
  • Membership to Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya;
  • Registration with Physical Planners Registration Board;
  • Attended Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution in Kenya;
  • Certificate in Computer Application from a recognized institution; and
  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding for national goals, policies, objectives and the ability to relate them to the Physical Planning function. programming, grants management and program implementation or work related experience with a non-profit program or organization

How to Apply

Details of the vacancies can be accessed at our website www.muranga.go.ke. Applicants should apply online using the link New Job Application | Muranga County Government on or before Tuesday 25TH July, 2023.

  • Applicants from other Counties are encouraged to apply.
  • Any Form of Canvassing Shall Lead to Automatic Disqualification.
  • Women, Minorities and Persons Living with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.
  • Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Required to Produce Their Original Identity Cards, Academic and Professional Certificates, Testimonials, Clearance And Other Relevant Documents In Support Of Their Applications.
  • INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered
  • Only short-listed candidates will be contacted