Job Description

Job Description/Requirements

DECLARATION OF VACANCIES
 
DEPARTMENT OF LANDS, HOUSING, PHYSICAL PLANNING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT

2.DIRECTOR PHYSICAL PLANNING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT JG “R” (1 POST)

Duties And Responsibilities
• Coordinating key result areas such as new town planning and implementation,
• Urban areas planning and implementation,
• Cities and metropolitan planning and implementation,
• County planning, inter-county (Regional) planning,
• Development control, overseeing the formulation of physical planning manuals,
• Coordinating research on matters relating to strategic national projects and programmes,
• Human resettlement patterns, urbanization county, rural physical planning reports, monitoring and evaluation of physical planning projects/programmes at the county and national levels.
• Preparing and implementing strategic plans and annual work plans; and facilitating continuous professional development of staff.

Requirements for Appointment:
• Have served in the grade of Senior Assistant Director of Physical Planning for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines; Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning from a recognized institution;
• Have a Masters Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning, Regional Planning or Town Planning or Planning from a recognized institution;
• Be a corporate member of Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter)
• Be registered by the Physical Planners Registration Board;
• Have a certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP) lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Have a certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution and
• Have proven administrative ability and professional competence necessary for the effective performance of work at this level;
• Demonstrated managerial and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national policies, goals, objectives and ability to relate them to the Physical Planning function.

Terms of Service:
• 3 years Contract renewable subject to performance.
• Salary as prescribed by SRC.

You can access the advertisement details on our website www.westpokot.go.ke and submit online applications through our email myjobs@westpokot.go.ke
• All application should be submitted on or before Thursday 27th May, 2021 to
Ag. Secretary/CEO
West Pokot County Public Service Board
P.O Box 577 – 30600
KAPENGURIA
• The County Government of West Pokot is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, Women, person living with Disabilities, Marginalized and Minority Communities are encouraged to apply.
• Canvasing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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