Duties and responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail: –
i. initiating, preparing and monitoring the implementation of county and local physical development plans;
ii. preparing action plans for specific projects such as residential housing schemes, shopping centers, industrial estates and recreational facilities;
iii. providing advice to government and private agencies on development proposals and plans; implementing and providing feedback on physical planning guidelines and standards;
iv. undertaking thematic regional studies on matters relating to physical planning;
v. managing physical planning data;
vi. setting agenda and convening physical planning liaison committee meetings;
vii. keeping records of deliberations and communicating decisions of the physical planning liaison committee;
viii. providing advice on development control;
ix. carrying out public education on physical planning matters; and
x. Preparing annual state of physical planning reports on county and local physical development plans.
b) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: –
i. Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning from a recognized institution;
ii. Be registered by the Planners Registration Board;
iii. Should have served in the grade of chief physical planner for a minimum period of three (3) years;
iv. Be a corporate member of Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter);
v. Have a certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
vi. Have a certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
vii. Have demonstrated merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Terms of Service: Three (3) Year Contract.