Job Description:

About the Job

The County Public Service Board of Nyandarua is recruiting a competent and qualified candidate for the position of Chief Officer, Lands and Physical Planning. The terms of employment are contractual, and remuneration will be guided by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) from time to time.

Responsibilities

Oversee the smooth running of the directorate of Lands and Physical Planning.
Possess knowledge and experience in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban/Town Planning, Land Surveying and Photogrammetry, Geomatics Engineering, Technology in Geomatics, Geo-Spatial Engineering, Philosophy in Technology (Survey) or Land Economics.
Demonstrate competence in the discipline with proven experience.
Exercise any County Public Service Board’s functions as may be delegated according to the County Governments Act 2012, Section 86 (1).
Formulate and implement effective Divisional Plans in line with Vision 2030, CIDP II, and other Sectoral goals.
Ensure proper management and supervision of the human resources in the Department.
Ensure efficient financial utilization and accountability in the Department.
Ensure the provision of equipment and tools of work.
Plan and coordinate the Department’s activities.
Develop, update, and implement all Department’s policies and procedures.
Create linkages and collaboration with other stakeholders in the field.
Ensure compliance with the National Values and Principles of good governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.

Requirements

Kenyan citizenship.
A relevant Bachelor’s degree recognized in Kenya.
A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
Be a strategic thinker and results-oriented.
Be a member of a Professional Body in the discipline.
Proven experience of at least ten (10) years of service from a reputable organization, with at least five (5) years in a senior management position.
Computer literacy.
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Applications should be submitted to the County Public Service Board, P.O Box 38-20303, Ol’ Kalou, NYANDARUA. Applications may also be hand-delivered to the County Public Service Board offices located at Posta House, 2nd floor, Ol’Kalou Town.