Job Description

Physical Planning Director & Urban Development Job, Current County Government Jobs Kenya 2021,

Pursuant to the provision of County Government Act , No. 17 of 2012 section 45, 59 (1) (b) the West Pokot County Public Service Board wishes to consider applications from highly qualified results-oriented and self-motivated Kenyan citizens for appointments to the following positions:-

 DIRECTOR PHYSICAL PLANNING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENTJG “R” (1 POST)

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


• Preparing and implementing strategic plans and annual work plans; and facilitating continuous professional development of staff.

Qualifications 

• 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

Terms of Service:

• 3 years Contract renewable subject to performance


• Salary as prescribed by SRC.

How to Apply

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 27thMay, 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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