Job Description
Requirements for
appointment
Is
a citizen of Kenya
Holds
a bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning or related discipline from a
recognized university
A
master’s degree in the relevant field.
Is
registered as a physical planner under the Physical Planners Registration Act,
1996, and is in good standing with the relevant professional body
Be
a corporate member of the Kenya Institute of Planners Architectural Association
of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter) or Town and County Planners Association
(TCPAK)
Has
a certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a
recognized institution.
Be proficient in Computer Applications
Has
a proven administrative ability and professional competence necessary for
effective performance of work at this level
Has
at least five years of post-qualification professional experience in physical
and land use planning
Demonstrate
managerial and professional competence in work performance and exhibit a
thorough understanding of national policies, goals, and objectives, and the
ability to relate them to Physical Planning and Urban Development Matters.
Is
not otherwise disqualified under the provisions of Chapter Six of the
Constitution or any other written law.
Duties and
Responsibilities
Advising
the county government on physical and land use planning matters that impact the
county;
Formulating
county physical and land use planning policies, guidelines, and standards;
Preparation
of county physical and land use development plans;
Preparation
of local physical and land use development plans; participating in the
preparation of inter-county physical and land use development plans;
Undertaking,
research on matters relating to physical, and land use development planning at
the county level
Recommending
to the county government the establishment of planning units as may be
necessary;
Maintaining
a land information system to guide physical and land use planning;
Communicating
decisions of the county government on development applications
Issuance
of development permission and other development control instruments under the
Physical and Land Use Planning Act,2019 x. Overseeing the preparation and
implementation of Urban Development policies, legislations, policies,
strategies, standards, guidelines, and programs.
Formulation
of Housing Policies;
Promotion
of participatory approaches and capacity building in the Housing development
process;
Liaising
with stakeholders to establish and maintain land banks for housing development;
Proper
management of resources for housing and human settlements development;
Implementation,
monitoring, and evaluation of housing programs and advising the County
Government on housing matters;
Promotion
of appropriate building materials and construction technologies; and
Management
and maintenance of County Government owned houses
How To Apply
Apply before or on 8th Feb
2024
