Job Description:

About the Job

Permanent position responsible for advising stakeholders and clients on technical matters related to planning and developments controls, receiving and processing land development applications, coordinating urban, lands and physical planning matters, implementing policies of the national land commission, providing geodetic infrastructure, and preparing and providing thematic and utility maps.

Responsibilities

Advising stakeholders and clients on all technical matters related to the planning and developments of controls within the county.
Receive, process land development applications and grant fully, conditional or decline approvals.
Coordination of urban, lands and physical planning matters in the county.
Implement policies of the national land commission on land administration and management.
Provide geodetic infrastructure for the purpose of cadaster survey, mapping, engineering and scientific research.
Prepare and provide thematic and utility maps for the purpose of planning management of natural environment resources, preservation and development.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Land economics; Land management; Real Estate and property studies; Land Surveying and Geo-Spatial Engineering; or its equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
Served in the position of Senior Assistant Director of Land Administration or a comparable position in private sector for a minimum period of three (3) years.
Has a certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution.
Be a full member of the Institute of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK); Land Administration and Management Chapter or its equivalent.
Be registered by Land Surveyors Board of Kenya or Valuers Registration Board where applicable.
Be proficient in Computer Applications.
A training course in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) or Mediation, and a member of Mediation Training Institute International (MTI) will be an added advantage.
Has a proven administrative ability and professional competence necessary for the effective performance of work at this level.
Demonstrate managerial and professional competence in work performance and exhibit a thorough understanding of national policies, goals, objectives and ability to relate them to land administration and management function.
Be a Kenyan Citizen.